Where was the challenge?

[SunsetBengal]

(09-19-2016, 10:02 AM)jonesy84 Wrote: I really was too.  Even the field reported commented at how subdued BOTH sidelines were throughout most of the game.  Which was great, assuming that the freaking officials could have still called normal penalties that happen in football games ( like holding specifically) a bit more than worrying about whose temper is starting to flare up.  I almost got the impression the refs were so over-concerned about after the play stuff that they forgot to actually watch the plays that were happening...

The team likely had strict orders from Marvin to not contest any rulings by the officials, not to engage the Steelers in any trash talk, to by no means play mean and aggressive, as all eyes would be looking to punish the Bengals for physically destroying the Steelers in January.