An optimistic take

[CJD]

(09-19-2022, 09:38 AM)Nately120 Wrote: We've got to get better or at least get more Ws, regardless.  With that being said I always point out that in 2010 7 of our 12 losses were by one score.  The 2009 magic disappeared in 2010, so hopefully it comes back soon to the 2022 season.

I'd also be really happy to see us NOT have to rely upon some late game magic to beat the Jets.  A W would be a W and all, but I'd really like to not have to go into the second half and say "Down by 2+ scores...just what we need to start playing well!"

Nothing would make me happier than the Bengals coming out against the Jets and just absolutely smoking them. Like 28-7 at the half or something.

This team has been very frustrating to watch because, even when we were running hot last year, we were often either behind or just barely ahead at half time. We did have the game against Pittsburgh and the game against Baltimore where we were winning 31-3 and 31-14 at the half, respectively, but those were major outliers in the season. The 3rd highest lead we held at half time was 10-0 against Detroit and then we had a hand full of 7 point leads.

I want Sunday to be like those Baltimore/Pittsburgh games where the game is over at half time. We really need to show the NFL that we aren't a bunch of lucky losers. That we belong in the playoffs and that Joe Burrow is a top 5 QB.

Because, right now, Burrow is barely playing at top 20 status.