12-17-2015, 10:01 AM
Every indication says otherwise. The Niners don't get torched at home. Combine that, with what is likely going to be an ultra conservative, try to run, run, run early Bengals' game plan, I see a game like 16/23, 215 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT much more likely. I could see a Bengals win like 19-10.
Doesn't mean I agree with it though. IMO, if there's any chance McCarron will have to play in the playoffs, he needs to get on the page with the WR's and TE's now. Don't hold him back offensively and try to game manage. He's going to have to do that in week 16 vs Denver, so that leaves him this game and week 17 against bad pass D's to get some in-game reps, and week 17, it's very likely the Bengals seeding will already be determined and they won't play many starters regardless.
Doesn't mean I agree with it though. IMO, if there's any chance McCarron will have to play in the playoffs, he needs to get on the page with the WR's and TE's now. Don't hold him back offensively and try to game manage. He's going to have to do that in week 16 vs Denver, so that leaves him this game and week 17 against bad pass D's to get some in-game reps, and week 17, it's very likely the Bengals seeding will already be determined and they won't play many starters regardless.
