For some reason, I feel like this is going to be the Joe Mixon game. I know I only listed offensive players but feel free to vote for a defensive player under "other".
Mixon has been due and he flashed a couple times this season that he still has it. I don't really have a lot of science behind why I think Mixon, but I just have a feeling. The line will be aided by a balanced attack, with a good mix of run and pass. Mixon could also get some checkdowns. I don't really care so long as the Bengals win. Who are you choosing and then comment as to why?
I dont disagree that we need to run the ball effectively. But when was the last time a rushing team advanced in the playoffs? It pretty much has to be Burrow. For Mixon to have a break out game vs the Bills would be fantastic and help with the passing game, the right side of the line is very iffy in run block, but the two young meat heads on the left can move bodies...
The easy answer is Burrow. It's the playoffs, against another premier QB and team. I highly doubt Mixon is going to have another Carolina game. This team goes where Burrow takes them.
2) Trent Irwin I believe could make a few big plays in this game. A couple of TD's possibly.
3) I feel like this is the coming out party for both Dax Hill &CTB. One guy makes a huge play!
The less I hear about the offensive line during the game the better! I think that unit plays well today.
If the Bengals are able to overcome the unfairness of Goodell and the NFL and the biggest miscarriage of justice since the Juice was let loose, I believe that it will be a play made by Jesse "James" Bates, who would make his outlaw protege proud by stealing an Allen pass to set up a Bengals' TD or prevent a Bills' TD.
Goodell and his dirty henchman will make it very hard on the Bengals but if they somehow overcome the cheating, Jesse Bates will save the day.
"You're struttin' into town
Like you're slingin' a gun
Just a small town dude
With a big city attitude..."
"Knowledge is preferable to ignorance. Better by far to embrace the hard truth than a reassuring fable. "
---CARL SAGAN
I'm going with Wilson. He's due for another big pick. WTS, if the snow hasn't hit there by kick off we need to get a lead early so when the snow comes we're in a good position to hold the lead.
I'm expecting it to be Burrow and the defense getting turnovers and capitalizing. Mixon has had 2 or 3 good games out of 18 tries, so while it is possible he is a big reason we win a playoff game on the road against another SB-worthy team it isn't terribly likely.
Figures Mixon would get half of his yearly production in a single game after the trade deadline.
I feel it needs to be a defense player.. Bills have been scoring more points than Bengals and though Bills are down two very big starters in Miller and Hyde, I feel the Bills are more explosive right now on offense but we have been much better with turnovers so im going to go with Hilton since he can create sacks, might mirror Allen at times, force fumble or get an Int.. So my vote is Hilton
(01-22-2023, 03:54 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: Was thinking someone would mention Boyd how he can own the middle being his reliable self if sending Chase and Higgins vertical.
I thought about Boyd, since Burrow will likely have to get the ball out fast. I just don't think they can double Chase and contain Tee. Of course, it could very well be Boyds day too.
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