Examining the last Bengals/Raiders match up

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(01-10-2022, 11:12 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: 1. Chase was in the middle of a massive slump at that time. We've since figured it out and Joe/Chase are rolling better than ever.

2. We were in Vegas last time.

3. We're down a guy on the o-line, but they're down a guy (at least) on their d-line.

Even with several things working against us, we still broke that game open and won big. I understand sweating over their ability to get pressure, but they should be sweating more.

We were able to dominate them on 3rd downs (8/16 to 1/7) and TOP on the way to a 32-13 win, in one of Burrow's worst games of his career. He ain't throwing for 148 yards on 29 attempts again. Bet on that. I think this game gets ugly for the Raiders.

Prince starting at RT is my biggest, and really the only concern I have...

Sounds mean to Prince, but when I look at how Crosby was destroying Storm Norton on that game Sunday night... I just don't want Joe taking the hits.  Would rather see a run-heavy game with some play action.  Weather could be a big impact as well.

That being said, I think it is HUGE that most of the offensive line got the day off and have had essentially a bye week.  

That isn't a small point.  Remember how lethargic the defense looked after three straight road games and then the first Browns game the following week?  The came back off the bye and smashed the Raiders and then pitt with their run.  I remember watching the offensive line just MAUL pitt's line.  

Raiders played an extra quarter in a late game Sunday and have to travel. 

I think this all bodes well for Cincy.