I had a dream last night that the Bengals lost today by a score of 69 to 62.

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I have a "good" nervous feeling about this one. I think we're going to pull it off. Plus, I'm wearing my lucky boxer briefs!

This could be a tough game ala KC. But this is the NFL and strange things can happen. I am rooting for our Bengals to buck the odds and get the win. If they do, our playoff chances increase significantly.

John Ross starting in place of AJ Green
Trey Hopkins starting at RG in place of Alex Redmond

Obviously no surprises on the inactive list. Everyone was listed as out or doubtful on Friday <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bengals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bengals</a> inactives: <br><br>WR A.J. Green<br>CB Darqueze Dennard <br>LB Nick Vigil<br>LB Vontaze Burfict<br>OL Alex Redmond<br>TE Tyler Kroft<br>WR Josh Malone</p>&mdash; Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) <a href="https://twitter.com/pauldehnerjr/status/1061657430508081153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2018</a></blockquote>

Just keep running Mixon regardless of score....

(11-11-2018, 01:50 PM)reuben.ahmed Wrote: Just keep running Mixon regardless of score....

Why run against best run defense in the NFL? Running more than passing will keep us in 3rd and 7 or more in my opinion.

Some useless uni-stats to throw at you  ---

The Bengals are 21-6-1 all-time wearing the orange jerseys, including 6-0 when combined with black pants.

They are 9-1-1 in their last 11 games in orange jerseys, and 7 of the 9 wins have been by 10 or more points.

They are also 7-2 when they are not favored to win at home. The only 2 losses...Steelers

(11-11-2018, 02:11 PM)pally Wrote: They are also 7-2 when they are not favored to win at home.  The only 2 losses...Steelers

And the last time they were a 6 point dog, they won the game by 14. 

I feel like I'm trying to convince myself we're winning this one!

Honestly though, if the receivers and defense show up, I think we can.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Auden Tate warming up. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bengals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bengals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FOX19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fox19</a> <a href="https://t.co/59KTKoksKm">pic.twitter.com/59KTKoksKm</a></p>&mdash; Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) <a href="https://twitter.com/FOX19Jeremy/status/1061667924652580864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2018</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dre Kirkpatrick with some strong words for his team hitting the field: “Everybody doubting us... Let’s go out here and change everybody’s f***ing mindset man!” <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bengals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bengals</a> <a href="https://t.co/WF3CtVqx8t">pic.twitter.com/WF3CtVqx8t</a></p>&mdash; Brandon Saho (@BrandonSaho) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonSaho/status/1061667758079950849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2018</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘Win on three...’ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bengals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bengals</a> <a href="https://t.co/vRSmrdiFvi">pic.twitter.com/vRSmrdiFvi</a></p>&mdash; James Rapien (@JamesRapien) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesRapien/status/1061667595324133381?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2018</a></blockquote>

(11-11-2018, 02:17 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: And the last time they were a 6 point dog, they won the game by 14. 

I feel like I'm trying to convince myself we're winning this one!

Honestly though, if the receivers and defense show up, I think we can.

I feel they also need to play well.

Just showing up is only good for getting them their game checks

(11-11-2018, 01:55 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: Why run against best run defense in the NFL? Running more than passing will keep us in 3rd and 7 or more in my opinion.

To try and eat clock, which keeps Brees and that offense on the sidelines. Good strategy if it works. Having Price back and Hopkins at RG might help if that's the strategy.

(11-11-2018, 02:22 PM)jfkbengals Wrote: I feel they also need to play well.

Just showing up is only good for getting them their game checks

Yeah, good point brother!

(11-11-2018, 02:23 PM)Yojimbo Wrote: To try and eat clock, which keeps Brees and that offense on the sidelines. Good strategy if it works. Having Price back and Hopkins at RG might help if that's the strategy.

I understand trying to keep Brees off the field, issue is Saints are stellar against the run so 1st and 2nd down runs for 1 or 2 yards at a time will play into Saints hands. I think we need to move chains with 4 and 5 yard passes on 1st and 2nd down to control clock.

Schefter reporting the team is expecting a December return for AJ.

The Heineken are out.. We do well when I drink these on game day

(11-11-2018, 02:46 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I understand trying to keep Brees off the field, issue is Saints are stellar against the run so 1st and 2nd down runs for 1 or 2 yards at a time will play into Saints hands. I think we need to move chains with 4 and 5 yard passes on 1st and 2nd down to control clock.

Pfft, we have Frank Pollack, our o-line can beat any d-line. 

I have a feeling those who are expecting us to get blown out are in for a surprise. This is a 1 pm non-Steelers game after all.

Has AJ ever completed a full season?