I'm worried Ravens will pu up over 40 by halftime

[sandwedge]

(09-30-2024, 05:51 PM)Bengalfan4life27c Wrote: I'm so sick and disgusted about us giving up 3rd and 10 plus every freaking game. this should be fixable but it happens every game regardless of the offense

You would think. It's almost like a game anymore, where you're trying to guess how we are going to give up the yardage...

[BFritz21]

The Ravens are pretty much unstoppable in the run game with Lamar and Derrick Henry, so do we have any prayer of stopping them?

Our run defense has been horrible and, aside from that goal line stand, it was awful against the Panthers, so do we have any prayer of slowing them down?

Henry is playing like a man possessed and Lamar is Lamar, so do we have any prayer of slowing them down or will it be we have to put up a lot of points?

[*TheLeonardLeap*]

Probably could have just been posted in the "40 by halftime" thread.  (But also, to answer you, probably not.)

[Nicomo Cosca]

They HAVE to get an early lead, and make Lamar throw.

8 of Lamar Jackson’s 13 completions were at or behind the line of scrimmage.

Additionally, 97 of his 156 passing yards were created after the catch.#NFL pic.twitter.com/N59nSLlfT5

— Buffalo Sports Talk (@BUFSportsTalk) September 30, 2024

[*bfine32*]

(09-30-2024, 10:35 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: The Ravens are pretty much unstoppable in the run game with Lamar and Derrick Henry, so do we have any prayer of stopping them?

Our run defense has been horrible and, aside from that goal line stand, it was awful against the Panthers, so do we have any prayer of slowing them down?

Henry is playing like a man possessed and Lamar is Lamar, so do we have any prayer of slowing them down or will it be we have to put up a lot of points?

Well they have lost as many games as they've won this year, so not unstoppable

[Destro]

If they overlook us, they will regret it. Being a division game, I don't think they are likely to do that, but one can hope.

[007BengalsFan]

We didnt have a good run stopping defense with Hill and Rankins. With those guys injured, its going to be an uphill battle for the defense. You have Carter and Tufele as your starters at DT and at DE your have Sam Hubbard playing more like Old Mother Hubbard with Hendrickson on the other side who isnt good against the run. Its going to be tough.

[125250]

No

[Bengalfan4life27c]

Only thing that gives me a speck of optimism is Hubbard played much better he was slightly below average and not piss poor like first 3 weeks. Logan is athletic to spy Lamar we need Bell Stone and Pratt to hold up in 1 on 1 coverage against Likely and Andrews. Andrews looks like he lost a step while Likely has improved with more playing time. I feel our corners can handle Flowers and Agholor. Tre and Anyone that gets free on a blitz needs to be extremely careful not to over pursue and keep Lamar from running. We are playing at home which is a plus.

[casear2727]

They lost to the Raiders. There is always a chance.

[Isaac Curtis: The Real #85]

If you can stop the run force Jackson to throw, and score some points, you have a chance.

[Housh]

NAw. We only looke decent cause CAR o line was ass. Ravens may drop 40 by halftime, LITERALLY

[FormerlyBengalRugby]

I think the Bengals will make if a close game, maybe even win.

Adding Stone gives the Bengals a little insight as to the Ravens tendencies, and Jenkins is getting healthier/better every week, so there's help for stopping the run.

If the Bengals can get a stop or two, or force a turn over early so they can make the Ravens play from behind, I think they pull out the W. Especially if the o-line can keep opening running lanes and giving Burrow time to throw.

[*PhilHos*]

Let me add that our pass rush struggles will matter the least against Baltimore. Not that I want to see Lamar sitting in a clean pocket, however, with our run stopping and tackling struggles, I think keeping Lamar in the pocket may actually work in our favor as long as our DBs can actually cover guys. Lamar will want to run but may be confused on how if none of our DLmen are getting any penetration. lol

[ERIC1]

(09-30-2024, 10:35 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: The Ravens are pretty much unstoppable in the run game with Lamar and Derrick Henry, so do we have any prayer of stopping them?

Our run defense has been horrible and, aside from that goal line stand, it was awful against the Panthers, so do we have any prayer of slowing them down?

Henry is playing like a man possessed and Lamar is Lamar, so do we have any prayer of slowing them down or will it be we have to put up a lot of points?

for the life of me..and I have closely followed the bengals for 25 years,,I simly cannot understand why the defense this year is so bad..and its far more than a couple of injured  defensive linemen up front

[*Wyche'sWarrior*]

(10-01-2024, 11:01 AM)ERIC1 Wrote: for the life of me..and I have closely followed the bengals for 25 years,,I simly cannot understand why the defense this year is so bad..and its far more than a couple of injured  defensive linemen up front

The problem is, it's not a couple, it's the first four in the IDL. Then, the top backup at DE is out as well. Hubbard has been playing dinged up.....and they sucked last year with starters out there, lol. It's a shit show this year.

[sandwedge]

Offenses have figured out Lou's concepts. We were never a top defense but one of the more opportunistic defenses. Now you see we aren't getting as many fumbles and forgetting to tackle. To be honest though, tackling is bad throughout the NFL. Nobody wraps ups and just tries to shoulder tackle.

[BoomerFan]

(09-29-2024, 11:34 PM)BengalsLUFC Wrote: Joe is going to have to mind himself next week, these lot are a set of dirty bastards who would rather hurt someone than make a play.

I am still convinced that they intentionally took out our Oline in back-to-back games from the 2022 playoffs/season. 

[Essex Johnson]

The Ravens have played well last two games, they are cooking on offense, Jackson healthy has beaten the Bengals most of the time and worried that the Ravens will keep us to FGs, since we seem to lack getting those longer completions this year, the hope is Ravens have struggled on defense against the pass, so maybe we can get a couple big plays on them. Gut is we lose by 10 though

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

(09-30-2024, 06:33 PM)ERIC1 Wrote: not with our defense playing like it is..this is the worst I have seen in decades

That has nothing to do with Burrow shredding their Defense lol

And no, it is not the worst Defense in decades. They made Mahomes have maybe the worst game of his career.

Man, the overreaction around here is unbelievable. The Defense needs to get better at stopping the run and needs to tackle better.

These are things that can be corrected.