Nervous about Steelers week

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(10-18-2017, 11:01 AM)PV Bengal Wrote: If the Squealers play down to the level of the competition (eg. Jags and Bears) then we have a shot. 

If they play like they did Sunday in KC, we may not have a first down all day and may end up with less than 100 yards of total offense.

I don't believe this crap for one second.  (Sorry)

If not for a few balls that slip through AJ Green's (and Cethan Carter's) hands against Buffalo, Dalton throws for over 400 yards against the #1 defense in the NFL.  The weather conditions may have been a part of that, but regardless.  The offense has been moving the ball well ever since Lazor took over.

The defense might be the best in the NFL.  If the rushing attack can get going (it was just starting to when Mixon slipped against Buffalo) and the offensive line continues to improve (not saying they are good, but they only have to be average for this team to make huge strides) then the defense will have even less time on the field and that only helps them even more.

One guy we absolutely need to be on top of his game this week is Dre Kirkpatrick.  He always seems to be a slow starter, and this year is no exception.  If he can finish strong, with what we are now getting out of WJIII and Dennard, the defense will have no weak spots at all.  

If the Bengals play as THEY are capable, they can beat any team at that team's best.  They have come a long way from that dreadful start and this Sunday would truly put them in a position to make a run at the division.