10-14-2024, 08:44 AM
(10-14-2024, 01:27 AM)Bengalbug Wrote: The bengals gave up 24 first downs today. Sure, the points don’t reflect it, but if the giants have a decent QB and any real playmakers, they get more than 7 points. They still have a problem of getting in good down and distance situation and then getting off the field.
FWIW, 24 is the second most they have given up on the year. 30 to the ravens and 24 also to commanders.
Elated with the win, but too many first downs.
They converted multiple 3rd/4th and very shorts (not to mention a couple big big stops by Cinci.) which is hard for even really good defensive teams and you also have a really good running QB that present lots of problems with his legs. I could care less, and Lou couldn't either, how many first downs they converted.
Had Chase not dropped a big 3rd down conversion in the 2nd quarter inside the NY 40 and Moss not fumbled Cinci. deep in NY territory they would have had a bigger lead and they would have forced NY and Jones out of their MO and comfort zone.
Hell of a W against an excellent defense and a team that was coming off 2 straight road wins.
