11-06-2024, 07:10 PM
(11-06-2024, 03:25 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: The key to this game (and honestly with playing all these out of structure QBs), is the defensive backs.
IMO, pass rushing is overrated when playing QBs like Lamar, Jayden Daniels, etc. They almost WANT that pass rush to hit so that they can get out of structure and create in a way they feel more comfortable.
We need our coverage and DBs to hold up when Lamar gets out of strcuture. They failed to do it in the first game (and this entire season if we are going to be honest).
Hopefully Lou has a gameplan drawn up to keep Lamar IN structure. Keep him in the pocket, almost LIMIT the pass rush and drop in coverage. In order for that to happen though, our DBs need to hold up...which I am not 100% sure they have the ability to do.
For sure, we have had good games against these QB's in the past though under Lou. Specifically against Mahomes this year, but yes the
rest of the games with these scrambling QB's has been abysmal Defense. Nice that we finally have some DT's healthy, Jenkins and Jackson
our rookies actually made some very nice plays against the Raiders.
(11-06-2024, 03:35 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: Its the scariest offense. Their defense still leaves something to be desired of. It's going to be a shootout.
Most likely. Just need the Defense to make a few stops in the 2nd half unlike the last time we played these bastids.
(11-06-2024, 03:44 PM)pally Wrote: I predict lots of penalties. The referee is Clete Blackman whose crew leads the league in both the number of penalties called and penalty yardage. He calls unnecessary roughness a lot, often multiple times a game. He also calls for a lot of unsportsmanlike conduct.
With the history between these 2 teams, those yellow flags will become a factor. The team that can keep control will have a head start towards a victory
We are a much more disciplined team. Advantage in our favor here.
(11-06-2024, 05:00 PM)FormerlyBengalRugby Wrote: Bengals have the momentum and hopefully their running game continues to be a factor.
31-26 good guys.
I have about the same, 34-27 good guys.
(11-06-2024, 05:01 PM)R3stangs Wrote: Jackson appears to be somewhat injured so hopefully this will impact his scrambling some and allow us to keep him in the pocket easier.
That sure would help.
