We need to win this stat every week it will help the defense mask our run D will help tremendously in winning games late if you dont have a tired defense you can close out games much easier in the NFL.

We haven’t talked enough about the defense and their poor performance. They were playing the worst Offense in the league and  they should have dominated. I look at this unit and I see a lack of athleticism in the back seven, a Dline with 1 pass rusher, no nose tackle on the roster ,and I see an undisciplined unit out there.


- the Tackling was piss poor

- they forced zero turnovers

-gave up three first downs on QB scrambles. The pass rush discipline was atrocious on Sunday!

If this team is going to win anything of merit this year the defense is going to have play better!

Bengals had one competent starting WR and ran 95% of their plays out of shotgun.  How truly difficult is this to defend?

This is on Zac, and if Pitcher was onboard with it he wont have to worry about taking the next step to HC any time soon.  

This has to be fixed.

The Bengals had 3 pistol plays (runs) and 4 under center plays (3 PA, 1 sneak) against the Patriots in Week 1

19 plays with motion or a shift, 25 plays without

— Jake Liscow (@JakeLiscow) September 9, 2024

I was listening to NFL Network on my way to work this morning and they indicated that the NFL called the Bengals and apologized for the missed call on the replay review of the Mike Gesicki touchdown that was overturned. They said it didn't affect the outcome of the game, but I disagree. But for the blown call, the Hudson fumble would not have happened, and the scoreboard would have flipped. Anyway, thanks for the apology NFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Regardless, we played like dog crap and as usual can't stop the run. If we can't stop the Pats run game, how are we going to do with the AFC North?

Last week somebody on here said Bengals would lose to Patriots and beat Chiefs to avoid 0-2 start.   I'm not sure.  If Bengals couldn't keep up in points with Patriots offense or deal with Patriots defense in Cincinnati ?   If they play like they did against Patriots, at Kansas City will be an 0-2 start for Bengals. This is the Back to Back Super Bowl Champ Chiefs at home in Kansas City where they almost never lose.  Teams really have to be on their game to win at Kansas City, and Bengals are far from being on their game.

Patriots offense only scored 16 points and still won, Patriots defense held Bengals to 10.  Unlike this low scoring game, Chiefs beat Ravens 27 to 20.  How will Bengals turn their low scoring offense into one that can go from 10 points to around 30 points to have a chance of beating Chiefs ? 

Don't get me wrong, I hope the person last week is right that Bengals comeback and avoid 0-2 start.  I hope Bengals win. I wouldn't bet money on it. 

“There is nothing physical about the Bengals … it’s all finesse.”

“There is nothing physical about the Bengals … it’s all finesse.”

@danorlovsky7 is frustrated with the Bengals offense ? pic.twitter.com/L0h4SCiPge

— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) September 9, 2024

When it rains, it pours..

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/motorsports/bengals-star-wr-expected-to-miss-week-2-clash-with-chiefs/ar-AA1qgUlA?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Quote:The Cincinnati Bengals were among the biggest disappointments from Week 1 of the NFL season, dropping their home opener to the New England Patriots by a score of 16-10. It was a frustrating offensive game for Cincinnati and was highlighted by the absence of star wide receiver Tee Higgins.

Higgins missed the game due to an ongoing hamstring injury, limiting the Bengals' offensive attack. And now it seems that Cincinnati may head into a crucial Week 2 matchup with the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, without the services of Higgins once again.

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter appeared on The Pat McAfee Show and said that he would be "surprised" if Higgins is able to go against Kansas City.
"Hamstring injury. He has a hamstring injury. We'll see how the week plays out but I'll be surprised if he plays on this week against the Chiefs."

The Bengals offense looked a little lifeless on Sunday against New England but that was partly due to them not practicing together much. Co-star Ja'Marr Chase hardly took the practice field during training camp while he dealt with a contract dispute with the front office.

It was clear on Sunday that the Bengals had very little cohesion on the field and it showed in their performance. But with them having to head to Arrowhead Stadium this weekend, the expected absence of Higgins looms large.

When on the field, Higgins gives the Bengals a big-bodied wide receiver who can make contested catches down the sidelines. He has shown his worth since being drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft so this is a significant blow to the Bengals' chances at an upset.

Last season, Higgins posted 42 catches for 656 yards and five scores over 12 games played. Injuries have taken over his career of late but the hope is that the upcoming free agent can get back on the field soon.

There is still time for Higgins to be cleared to play but hamstring injuries can be tough. They normally are nagging throughout a season so Cincinnati will likely play things safe unless Higgins is completely healthy.

This game against Kansas City could have big playoff implications so not having Higgins gives the advantage more so to the Chiefs. Both teams will be motivated to beat one another after some feisty playoff matchups in recent years.

Volson haters in shambles right now. Suprisingly nice game from Carter. Hubbard and Cappa are washed. Big problem.

Sooo I know we usually dont negotiate during the season but I would HOPE this is an excemption. I've heard no updates though. Does anyone know if they are still negotiating or have they truly said "We will wait til after the season." If that is the case Mike Brown is a bigger joke than I thought. All the other teams with Recievers in this situation somehow got their extensions settled. For us not to is Mike Brown being a stubborn POS and spitting in the fans faces. To let this go into the season is despicable. If you aren't going to trade him PAY HIM.

This guy has to coach better than he has so far in his tenure here to date..We have a 55m dollar qb with the ball in his hands late in the game 4th and 5 for all the marbles and what does Zac do he punts smh..
If we're going to be a team that needs the defense to carry it then resources needs to start being applied ASAP because last I checked most of our cap is invested in Zac Taylor joe burrow and this offense..