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According to the sports pundits and NFL analysts tomorrow will be the first of many Joe Burrow vs. Justin Herbert battles. That’s the current media narrative but I suggest smart Bengals fans ignore it.
I don’t care how many yards Burrow and Herbert throw for. I don’t care which quarterback throws more touchdown passes or who throws more interceptions. I don’t care about passer ratings or completion percentage.
ALL I WANT IS A WIN FOR THE BENGALS.
I don’t care how it happens.
Eye of the tiger.
Eye on the prize.
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I posted in the game prediction thread the Bengals lose by a TD with the quip that we overreact and say Herbert is better than Burrow. Thus, I agree OP. Focus on a team game and a win.
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Let’s just hope Burrow doesn’t get caught up in the hype and by doing so goes back to forcing long balls to Chase.
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If the Chargers continue to do what they have all season and go 2 high and a light box with their UDFA interior defensive line I'm betting on a Joe Mixon show.
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Chargers are dead last in the league against the run. As long as Hopkins and Reiff are playing, expect a heavy run game from Cincinnati
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It's not a must win, but it would be a HUGE win.
Get R Done
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yet it's only the thirsty that hunger to roam.
Roam the Jungle !
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I don’t want Burrow to be over 30 passes. Mixon and Perine need to eat today. I would love a 22-25 pass attempt game with 150+ rush yards.
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Gonna be more like Austin vs Joe. Bengals have had trouble defending rbs catching passes in the flat, and Eckeler is really good at that aspect of the game. Mixon is is Mixon and should run over the Chargers. He has to with the two OL out. Gashing LA on the ground is the best way to make sure Burrow doesn't get pounded be their DEs.