Alright, boys and girls, it's time to go on the record. Predict the winner and give us a score for Saturday's game.

I like the Bengals in this one, 31-26.

I was only off 2 pts for each team in the raiders game so you can take this prediction (+-2) to the bank. I’m basically Nostradamus (+-2).

Henry scares me a little but our run defense is pretty good.

Worried about DL depth.

If Henderickson plays I think the Bengals are heading to the AFC Championship game.

If he doesn't - too close to call.

(01-17-2022, 11:15 AM)HarleyDog Wrote: Henry scares me a little but our run defense is pretty good.

Or it was before the Raiders game.  I am hoping the scheme is more important that the players because are DL is hurting... bad..

(01-17-2022, 11:19 AM)M.W. Wrote: Or it was before the Raiders game.  I am hoping the scheme is more important that the players because are DL is hurting... bad..

This. With all the injuries Carr had basically all day to throw outside of a couple plays. I doubt our run D is going to improve with PS players. 

Before I liked this match-up but losing that many people is one position group is hard to overcome. 

Bengals 28
Titans 24

Jesse Bates seals it with a late INT.

Bengals 24-21.
Randy Bullock misses a potential game-tying FG to give the Bengals a win (Thanks, Randy!)

Note - Given how run-heavy the Titans are, I'm glad Hill and Reader are healthy. They are good interior run defenders.

Two important things to remember when consider this matchup:

1. We matched up with them very well last year, and I think we know this is a far better performing Bengals team this year.
2. It's Ryan Tannehill. Bates/Awuzie, heck even Apple might all get picks on him.

Like others have said, we need D-Line now, which is odd because I've not once thought we'd have troubles in this area. Perhaps Geno comes back?! Not even sure how that'd work from a time perspective, is it 5 days ? if so, it'd have to be today we signed him or anyone for that matter.

Burrow > Tannehill

Henry > Mixon

Chase/Higgins/ Boyd > Julio/ AJ Brown/ Westbrook-Ikhine

Uzomah > Swaim

Titans defense #13 > Bengals #16


Bengals ...30
Titans......24

and heading to the AFC Championship game

Bengals win.

(01-17-2022, 12:59 PM)wildcatnku24 Wrote: Two important things to remember when consider this matchup:

1. We matched up with them very well last year, and I think we know this is a far better performing Bengals team this year.
2. It's Ryan Tannehill.  Bates/Awuzie, heck even Apple might all get picks on him.  

Like others have said, we need D-Line now, which is odd because I've not once thought we'd have troubles in this area.  Perhaps Geno comes back?!  Not even sure how that'd work from a time perspective, is it 5 days ?  if so, it'd have to be today we signed him or anyone for that matter.

Another important point. Tennessee has the 2nd best rushing defense in the NFL in terms of yards/game, but only the 25th passing defense. Bengals should have opportunities to move the ball through the air, which is a Bengals strength (7th in passing offense, only 23th in rushing offense).  

On the other hand, Bengals 5th in rushing defense and 26th in passing defense, while Tennessee is 5th in rushing offense and 24th in passing offense.

Never know how will play out with Titans being rested and Henry back and Bengals key DL injured, but just on those statistics, it is a good matchup for the Bengals.  

In other words, based purely on overall team statistics, our offensive strengths are their defensive weaknesses [so Bengals can exploit] and their offensive strengths are our defensive strengths [so maybe can hold our own], and our defensive weaknesses are their offensive weaknesses [so maybe can hold our own].

I voted too close to call. Titans are very solid team. The Bengals will. See to get some points up and try to make them play from behind.

Titans lost to the Texans and the Jets but beat the Bills, Chiefs, Rams and 49ers. 2 bad losses but some impressive wins vs a pretty tough schedule. They also lost to the Cards, Patriots and Steelers. They played a lot of the playoff teams this year.

(01-17-2022, 11:18 AM)M.W. Wrote: Worried about DL depth.  

If Henderickson plays I think the Bengals are heading to the AFC Championship game.

If he doesn't - too close to call.

is he still in concussion protocol

I forgot to even vote in my own poll

I'm going with too close to call. Both offenses have decent days, them via running and us via throwing, and the final score is about 34-31.

I just can't get past how thin we are on the defensive line.

Titans take it.

Joe Burrow remains undefeated in got to have it games... Bengals win a close one.

(01-17-2022, 01:51 PM)reuben.ahmed Wrote: is he still in concussion protocol

Yes

(01-17-2022, 02:16 PM)jason Wrote: Joe Burrow remains undefeated in got to have it games... Bengals win a close one.

Undefeated in his playoff career!

Bengals 42 to 24. Burrow has a big day with 400+ yards and 4 TDs.