(11-17-2024, 08:49 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: Colts currently .5 games ahead of us, and the Dolphins have the same record as us right now but a better AFC record.

They have the 30th and 29th easiest remaining schedules, too. 

REALLY need that W tonight.

Yeah, "must-win" is no exaggeration.  A loss tonight and there's no way we catch Denver for that seventh seed.  They have Cleveland and Vegas up next.

(11-17-2024, 09:13 PM)Awful Llama Wrote: Yeah, "must-win" is no exaggeration.  A loss tonight and there's no way we catch Denver for that seventh seed.  They have Cleveland and Vegas up next.

Yup.

The Broncos also just spanked a good Falcons team 38-6.

They are no joke.

All these AFC teams look pretty damn good.

(11-17-2024, 09:17 PM)Whacked Wrote: Yup.

The Broncos also just spanked a good Falcons team 38-6.

They are no joke.

I am happy that the Chiefs lost, but shit that does not help us.

Chiefs play the Broncos in Week 18. Undefeated they probably have their starters play to try to stay undefeated. Now with an L they probably have their backups in Week 18 and the Broncos get a freebie W. Potentially screwing us over as an added benefit for them.

(11-17-2024, 09:13 PM)Awful Llama Wrote: Yeah, "must-win" is no exaggeration.  A loss tonight and there's no way we catch Denver for that seventh seed.  They have Cleveland and Vegas up next.

Right

A loss here and it's will get em next year time. And to be quite honest with this D our chances of making a deep run our like .05% anywho.

(11-17-2024, 09:29 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: I am happy that the Chiefs lost, but shit that does not help us.

Chiefs play the Broncos in Week 18. Undefeated they probably have their starters play to try to stay undefeated. Now with an L they probably have their backups in Week 18 and the Broncos get a freebie W. Potentially screwing us over as an added benefit for them.

Well crap. I didnt think of that.

We almost probably need to win every game - not the least of which is the game against the Broncos.

(11-17-2024, 09:35 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: Right

A loss here and it's will get em next year time. And to be quite honest with this D our chances of making a deep run our like .05% anywho.

And our chances w o Tee next year aren’t exactly bright.

(11-17-2024, 09:35 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: Right

A loss here and it's will get em next year time. And to be quite honest with this D our chances of making a deep run our like .05% anywho.

I mean, the way Denver is playing, it may already be too late.  We pretty much have to win 6/7, beating them, and hope they drop one or two somewhere else.   

Yeah, this is an elimination game, essentially.

(11-17-2024, 09:40 PM)Awful Llama Wrote: I mean, the way Denver is playing, it may already be too late.  We pretty much have to win 6/7, beating them, and hope they drop one or two somewhere else.   

Right

Plus we're not sweeping the Steelers this year. Zero chance this team loses tonight then goes 6-0 to finish.

We will be 1-5 in the division again.  Fun times watching Burrow and Chase careers being wasted.  

The Bengals have finally killed my spirit.  I thought they had before, but I always bounced back and got excited.  

Now that I realize how the FO will truly never change and understanding how completely inept they are, my football spirit has finally been broken.  I have no excitement for tonight.  I have no interest in any other team.  I have no interest in any other sports.

I am happy for all my friends who are diehard Bills fans as I live in Bills Country, but watching the Bills do great makes the Bengals season so much more painful.  Go Bills I guess.  Maybe next year, or next year, or next year, or next year for the Bengals.

Nine percent now, and that seems optimistic to me.

(11-18-2024, 02:42 PM)Awful Llama Wrote: Nine percent now, and that seems optimistic to me.

Yeah, the season is pretty much over, have to win out with the Broncos playing well and the Chargers and Ravens having the tie breaker 
over us. We need a new DC, time to move on from Lou and the DL coach in Hobby and add some good coaches and player on the Defense
while building up the interior of our OL for the future. Pay Ja'Marr the most of any WR of all time lol

(11-18-2024, 02:42 PM)Awful Llama Wrote: Nine percent now, and that seems optimistic to me.

The Steelers defense is going to tee off on this offensive line. They need Brown back for that game at minimum.

(11-18-2024, 02:51 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: The Steelers defense is going to tee off on this offensive line. They need Brown back for that game at minimum.

Mims is still better than Jonah, but yeah, just don't get Burrow hurt bad should be the plan against those dirty bastids.

(11-18-2024, 02:57 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Mims is still better than Jonah, but yeah, just don't get Burrow hurt bad should be the plan against those dirty bastids.

idk about that. Certainly better than arizona jonah, but Jonah was better than rookie Mims

now mims certainly should be better long term

(11-18-2024, 02:57 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Mims is still better than Jonah, but yeah, just don't get Burrow hurt bad should be the plan against those dirty bastids.

They might have been better off keeping Jonah and using that 1st on another position. I don't know.

(11-18-2024, 03:06 PM)Frank Booth Wrote: idk about that. Certainly better than arizona jonah, but Jonah was better than rookie Mims

now mims certainly should be better long term

You nailed it. Guys on the offensive line get worse here. Jonah looked good as a rookie.

(11-18-2024, 03:06 PM)Frank Booth Wrote: idk about that. Certainly better than arizona jonah, but Jonah was better than rookie Mims

now mims certainly should be better long term

Jonah got absolutely rag dolled and destroyed by Twatt. That isn't going to happen with Mims. 

Sure, he will get beat but it won't be THAT bad.

(11-18-2024, 03:23 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Jonah got absolutely rag dolled and destroyed by Twatt. That isn't going to happen with Mims. 

Sure, he will get beat but it won't be THAT bad.

youre bringing up things that havent happened yet. Mims is playing worse than jonah ever has for cincy. 

But he is a rookie