11-07-2018, 10:01 AM
(11-06-2018, 12:01 PM)Wilikn Wrote: If the Bengals, Titans, and Dolphins all tie at 9-7 (Ravens and Jags are very unlikely), the DOLPHINS would win that tie breaker. Since none of the three has a sweep over the other, the next tie break is AFC record and the Dolphins likely have the best of the three. It is unsafe to think the tie-break is a lock. The Titans win last night was not good news.
Historically (in most every sport but especially football) teams coming off of huge home wins play down the following week on the road. That'd describe the Saints. Same Saints lost to the Buccs. Same Saints needed Justin Tucker to shank an extra point to beat the Ravens. Same Saints needed a bunch of kicking gaffs to beat the Underwear Stains.
The Saints are not unbeatable on the road with or without a team's best WR. The Bengals are five point underdogs, not 15.
Playoff outlook, yeah this game means the least of all the remaining games. It is really a bonus game. You don't turn down the extra credit though. Not when this game means the same lesser amount to the Saints. Grabbing that 10th win is one heck of a hedge.
Overall outlook, the Bengals will (likely) be favorites in four remaining games. Stains twice, Raiders, and Broncos. I'm also looking at week 17. It isn't crazy to see the Chiefs, Pats, and Texans all at 12 wins or more. Gonna be really hard for the Steelers to reach 12-3-1. Very possible they are at week 17, with nothing to play for locked in the 4th seed, while staring at a 1st round game against the Chargers the next week. That could end up the biggest gimme of the bunch.
Summary, root hard against the Dolphins, Titans, and Ravens. Steelers losses are good. Pats, Chiefs, and Texans wins are good. This assumes catching Pitt for the division is a pipe dream.. and it is.
Our Bungles are an 8 and 8 team,live with it.Remember,we have marvin lewis and this goofy coaching staff,who will not admit they are just awlful against top talent. The saints will embarrass this organization, and shane Peyton their coach will just super out coach marvin and the beat goes on.Its time to think about your christman presents and the big turkey you are going to buy.We have a big turkey in marvin lewis who treats the press terrible. another huge loss for giggles and company. Someone please buy this franchise and turn it into respectable.
