09-24-2018, 09:08 AM
(09-23-2018, 07:17 PM)Shady Wrote: It's a game we could have won, and probably should have.That was a big play, holding call. But, you can't lose the turnover battle 4-0 (3-0) if you don't count a hail Mary and win football games on the road. We are getting battered and bruised which is a major concern as well. On to Atlanta for back to back road games which is always tough and against a another great QB. If anyone said prior to year we will be 2-2 after 3 of 4 on road, no one would be upset. If we figure out a way to go 3-1, I would be very happy.
Even with our non-existent defense against the run, we had opportunities to win.
AJ Green missed almost the whole 2nd half.
John Ross played like doo-doo
Hubbard should have had a fumble recovery.
Dre Stonehands dropped another pick
Shawn Williams got another costly penalty.
But the play that beat us, if we can narrow it down to one, was the holding call on Redmund. We were on our way to tying the game, but instead of being 1st and 10 inside their 20, it became 1st and 20 outside their 30. And then Never Mind the Bullocks missed the 53 yard FG.
You just can't play like that and expect to beat a team as good as Carolina. Still, we had a chance until John WTF Ross seemed to quit on his route and let the Panthers have another INT.
I hope Marvin gave them an ass-chewing.
I am so ready for 2024 season. I love pro football and hoping for a great Bengals year. Regardless, always remember it is a game and entertainment.