10-15-2016, 09:12 PM
(10-15-2016, 06:18 PM)2MinutesHate Wrote: Playing the Browns I don't believe is a true test of the quality or character of a team, regardless of the past connections. The Browns are a really bad team. Beating them by 1 or by 20 really doesn't say much.
If Bengals roll over and die against the Pats like they did against the Cowboys, this season will essentially be over. This team should still be a good team and should be able to put up a good fight against the Pats. Even if they do not win, they must compete this weekend to gain the confidence necessary build on. However, having 4 loses this early in the season would be too much to overcome and I'd say with certainty that they miss the playoffs. This game is a must win, no matter how improbable. There's no two ways about it.
We're going to have to disagree. If this game is a must win, with the season hanging in the balance, then the season's already ****** because they're not getting out of there with a win. That's why I'm waiting for the Cleveland game to see how they rebound.
If they can beat Cleveland and get on a roll, they can still get to a 10-6 record and have a shot at a wild card, and then the loss tomorrow wouldn't have meant anything. If they lose to Cleveland, then I'll be ready to throw in the towel.