CBS Sports announces Bengals-Chiefs delivered its biggest TV audience for a September game since… 1998.

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— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) September 17, 2024

I KNEW IT.  



We Measured "Luck" in the NFL. It’s a BIG deal.

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Why does our screen game suck every year?

There were about three screens sniffed out in the Chiefs game where Burrow has to spike the ball or just throw it down field.

I'd love to get Chase Brown the ball more in these situations and in space more, but it seems like we are just incapable of running good screen plays.

What's the deal here? Play design? Players tipping/not selling it?

Bengals will not kiss play-off hopes good-bye with an 0-3 start. They will go to 1-2 and then 2-2. They will put themselves back in position to win the AFC North.

In a few weeks, 2-2. This team has football wins in it ready to bust lose.

GO BENGALS

Zac said in his press conference that they are looking at potentially bringing in some outside players. Both BJ and Rankins injured their hamstrings. They will know more as the week progresses. It helps to have an extra day.

Jenkins should return to practice this week and how he does will determine his status for next week

Tee is trending in a positive direction but Zac won't commit to him playing next Monday.

Last week both Murphy and Jackson were on the rehab field which is a positive towards them being ready to go after week 4

Or is our rushing offense doing pretty well this year? I know we've had a few plays where we didn't get much yardage, but I'm not seeing the consistent negative yardage we used to have the last couple years. It's like Moss is still getting positive yards even if it's only for 1-2 yards.

If so, it makes it even worse that they're still not running the ball much.

I know the teams starts out slow.
I know the team is 0-2.  

I don't understand why the Bengal fanbase is surprised each year by the slow start and poor play early in the season.  Whatever the cause, it is who they are & It is what it is.  Just accept it.  

The Bengals are one of maybe 2-3 teams that can and will beat the Chiefs.  Chiefs know this.  Chiefs fans know this.  refs know this.  
But the Bengals will be a force moving forward and once again be one of the team to beat in the playoffs.  

They just have to remain healthy and maybe get a couple IDL.

The highest-graded Bengals in Week 2 vs the Chiefs:

? Trey Hendrickson - 89.8
? Cam Taylor-Britt - 89.6
? Germaine Pratt - 83.9
? Mike Gesicki - 72.3
? Vonn Bell - 69.9

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— PFF CIN Bengals (@PFF_Bengals) September 16, 2024

Yes, I know our quarterback is Joe Burrow and yes, I know the Bengals are built to primarily throw the ball. I get it.

However, the greatest teams in history use the rushing attack to move the chains and ice the game in the fourth quarter. How many times did we watch the Steelers or Ravens run Le’Veon Bell or Jamal Lewis over and over until time ran out? Kansas City does that with Isiah Pacheco now.

Dan Pitcher needs to get the run game going because Cincinnati has become far too one-dimensional on offense. The Patriots sat back in Cover Two last week and batted balls away. Yesterday the Chiefs gave the Bengals almost every ball thrown between the 20 yard lines but tightened up in the Red Zone.

Bengals played well yesterday, but there are some big areas of concern IMO.

True Slot WR… really missing Tyler Boyd. 3rd and 6, need a reliable set of hands. Iosivas and Irwin are not it, especially without Higgins, and not sure Burton is at this point.

Hunter Renfrow is a free agent. 74% catch rate, Tyler Boyd was 68%. After our WR, not named Chase, just caught 33% of their targets, something has got to give.

Cut Irwin.

Edge help… bengals got good pressure yesterday, but we need someone else that can bring some heat. Maybe ossai continues to develop and Myles can bring something to the table, but Yannick Nguake is out there and can be a force. Last year was not as good as his career averages, but I would think he can help.

Cut KJ Henry?

DT help… depending on severity of the injuries, we might see some
Roster movement to IR. Not sure who would be best, but imminent help is likely needed.

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