(10-12-2018, 05:01 AM)bengalsturntup926 Wrote: I really feel we are the better team, i just dont see how that team is that good talent wise even with bell i think we are better. But im split and got both scenarios in my head, i know everybody wants this one bad. But the refs make sure they help pittsburgh out against us , and we never put our foot down on a teams neck when we are up,we seem to let them back in . I think itll be another nerve wracking nail biter at the end. And im also explecting some ejections. I can see us winning or losing this one.

(10-12-2018, 08:25 AM)grampahol Wrote: If we get the big time lead and Marv lets his foot off yet again I'll stop supporting him. I've given him the benefit of the doubt for a long time, but this game is just too important to even consider taking it easy with the lead. This is one time I'd be perfectly good with running up the score to absurd numbers if the offense and defense are having their ways.. Absolutely and utterly demoralize them with absolutely no apologies..

I'm picking us to win for no other reason than I'm an unapologetic Bengals Homer..  I don't think there's ever been a season I didn't truly believe we would go on to win the super bowl before the season began . Negatives and ineptitude be damned!  They're my team and nothing else matters . Lol

• If Ross plays he'll be limited - so really no point in doing it, and the coaches need to not let him convince them he's ready to play.
• Eifert is gone and we have two good receivers.  Period.  Uzomah is decent and so is Schreck (if they play him).
• Both tackles are playing very poor football, and the OL interior is inconsistent
• Brown is playing hurt, Burfict did not look good against Miami and will take a couple more games to return to his stellar form
• Billings is constantly washed out of the gap where the running back is going
• We've had a terrible time stopping the run and covering in the middle
  

(10-12-2018, 11:52 AM)3wt Wrote: I mean I'm a fan whatever happens.  And the potential is certainly there talent wise - with deficits at the OL and LB positions.

And Dalton has been finding ways to win, which is big.

I don't expect it this week. 

• If Ross plays he'll be limited - so really no point in doing it, and the coaches need to not let him convince them he's ready to play.
• Eifert is gone and we have two good receivers.  Period.  Uzomah is decent and so is Schreck (if they play him).
• Both tackles are playing very poor football, and the OL interior is inconsistent
• Brown is playing hurt, Burfict did not look good against Miami and will take a couple more games to return to his stellar form
• Billings is constantly washed out of the gap where the running back is going
• We've had a terrible time stopping the run and covering in the middle
  

Pittsburgh is playing really well.  Their running game is amazing and they have 3 really good receivers.  Their TE is not Eifert, but he's a money receiver and blocker.  Their defense puts a LOT of pressure on the QB, giving very little time for receivers to get open.

We could win this game no doubt.  And this team is mentally tougher than they've been in a while - especially Dalton

But the odds are against it.

However if we get everyone healthy and we continue to grow as a team, we could very well go into Heinz field and take them down.

But it certainly would not take a miracle for us to win this game.   I am truly psyched to watch it!

(10-12-2018, 11:59 AM)sandwedge Wrote: Not sure I totally agree Pittsburgh is playing really well?? Sure they looked good against a demoralized Falcons team. Away from ketchup field, they have looked pretty bad to be honest. 

(10-12-2018, 02:48 AM)Brimey Wrote: I don't think we have seen the best from this team. The Eifert injury worries me, but let's be frank, most of us didn't expect him to play all year. But I'm expecting break out games soon from

Lawson- tons of pressures but only one sack. I'm expecting a big 3 sack games soon. Hope it's this week.

Ross- We saw flashes against Atlanta. Eventually he's going to have a big time game.

Burfict-Going to get better every week. This dude always brings it against Pittsburgh.

My real worry is the Bengals offensive line. If they can allow Mixon to get some room and open up the play action, I think the Bengals are going to win. They're the key to me.