Negan Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 1 hour ago, FLFan said: Burrow, for sure. He is not a fan of Allen’s style. He understands Burrow. I remember the Chiefs at Bills game in 2020 that was moved for Covid, and Aikman wasn't really on board with Allen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaBill Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 35 minutes ago, Motor26 said: DAMN. Would have loved to watch Manningcast for this game. Am I the only one that doesn’t like the Manning cast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 This is clearly the biggest game of the 2nd half of our season with huge postseason implications. We are favored by a razor thin margin. Ball security will be paramount. Adeniji is a huge liability at RT and Rousseau needs to take full advantage after a lackluster performance against Chicago. Allen needs to play well. If the weather dictates a run first approach, that means not trying to force anything and just make some nice plays while avoiding turnovers. Josh was lucky he didn't have a couple more picks in Chicago. He has to make better decisions on Monday night and I think he will bounce back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 I still think about that fumble and flukey catch on 4th &18 vs the Vikings... They win that game and we just have to go 1-1. Huge gm. Can't wait 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 I'm concerned about how much preparation for the game will be affected by extreme weather. Bengals are a difficult test, but I do think outside of the victory over the Chiefs, the Bengals have largely benefited from lesser competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Dick_Cheney said: How big of a loss for Cinci is losing their RT? The depth on the OL in Cincinnati is terrible. Rousseau needs to have a big game and I think he'll be pumped. He knows Adeniji is severely overmatched. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 9 minutes ago, AlfaBill said: Am I the only one that doesn’t like the Manning cast? It's an unpopular opinion but I never turn it on. I feel it takes me away from the game a bit. It is entertaining but not more than the game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey D Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 1 minute ago, JerseyBills said: I still think about that fumble and flukey catch on 4th &18 vs the Vikings... They win that game and we just have to go 1-1. Huge gm. Can't wait There were also lots of close wins and last minute heroics. It goes both ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Casey D said: There were also lots of close wins and last minute heroics. It goes both ways. Of course. There will be every season but that Vikings gm was by far the most unbelievable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 (edited) A loss all but guarantees every single key guy will sit vs NE. Win out and finish strong! Edited December 26, 2022 by TheyCallMeAndy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideNine Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 For the amount of times we have seen Pittsburgh and Baltimore the past few years during the regular season it seems odd that we have not had the Bengals on our schedule since 2019. I am sure there is some kind of voodoo scheduling math the NFL uses, but would think this matchup would have the better games with the two young guns battling it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, WideNine said: For the amount of times we have seen Pittsburgh and Baltimore the past few years during the regular season it seems odd that we have not had the Bengals on our schedule since 2019. I am sure there is some kind of voodoo scheduling math the NFL uses, but would think this matchup would have the better games with the two young guns battling it out. Yeah it’s determined by where each team finishes in their division. This can lead to repeat matchups and long stretches between others. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 27 minutes ago, GreggTX said: Rousseau needs to take full advantage after a lackluster performance against Chicago. Hmm? He was excellent against Chicago. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 WHERE'S THE CINCY WEATHER THREAD! SOMEONE PLEASE MAKE A CINCY WEATHER THREAD!! WE ARE 7 DAYS AWAY AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE WEATHER MAY BE IN CINCY ON JAN 2. High in the mid-50s, cloudy, chance of rain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 THIS IS PLAYOFF FOOTBALL!!!!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 8 minutes ago, The Frankish Reich said: WHERE'S THE CINCY WEATHER THREAD! SOMEONE PLEASE MAKE A CINCY WEATHER THREAD!! WE ARE 7 DAYS AWAY AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE WEATHER MAY BE IN CINCY ON JAN 2. High in the mid-50s, cloudy, chance of rain. Yeah looks like 40% chance of rain at 8 pm. Hope it’s a bit off and we have a dry game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bferra13 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 49 minutes ago, Negan said: I remember the Chiefs at Bills game in 2020 that was moved for Covid, and Aikman wasn't really on board with Allen. Remember this well. Old Troy is not an Allen fan to say the least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Can we please get this thread pinned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share Posted December 27, 2022 22 minutes ago, HappyDays said: On offense the Bengals are one dimensional. They're only averaging 3.9 yards per rush, 28th lowest in the league. Our defense thrives against one dimensional offenses. Their OL is still very vulnerable so that bodes well for us being able to get pressure with four which is what our scheme is based around. You can't play man against this group of receivers but we almost always play zone anyways. Burrow is smart and accurate so he will find windows in zone and make plays, we aren't going to shut them out. Just have to pressure him enough to affect him and keep them in 3rd and long situations while bracketing Chase. The goal on defense IMO is hold them under 24 points. On defense they have a very solid front four but Hubbard is unlikely to play and Hendrickson is playing with a broken wrist. Logan Wilson isn't a playmaker but he does a good job covering the middle. Their safeties are both very good. The weakness there is their outside CBs and luckily we are an offense that thrives throwing the ball to our WRs on the boundary so that's a great matchup. DJ Reader is arguably the best run stopper in the league so this is not a game where we will be able to lean on the run game as much. Since this is practically a playoff game Allen will not be shy about running the ball and that is a matchup problem for any defense we play. So for us the matchup advantages are outside WRs and Allen running as necessary. On special teams not too much to say but the Bengals kicker has really been struggling lately. In a likely close game that gives us another decided advantage. So the Ravens, Saints, Browns, and Chiefs all had pretty good run games against the Bengals. Ravens and Browns are no surprise, that's their Thing. Saints and Chiefs, that was a little unexpected to me. Kamara ran for 99 yds on 19 carries with a 24 yd long carry - 5.2 ypc. Taysom Hill and Shaheed basically broke 1 long run, but Kamara was evidently pounding the rock regularly against them. The Chiefs are a middle-of-the-league run team, but because they don't run very much. They're tied (#7 through #12) in YPA. My recollection is that the Bengals rushed 4 and flooded the middle of the field to shut down the KC passing attack. Kelce was held relatively quiet, 4 receptions for 56 yds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcam2012 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 6 hours ago, Scott7975 said: This is basically a playoff game. If the Bills are super bowl contenders then they at the very least will keep this to a one score game if they lose. We are likely to either face the Chiefs again or Bengals in the playoffs. Lets go Bills! The Bills win and likely get the number 1 seed. The Bills lose and they are likely the 3 seed. That's about as big as an implication you can get for a regular seadon game. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 6 hours ago, Greg S said: Who do you think Troy will be drooling over more Allen or Burrow? Allen. Allen is more likable than Burrow. Burrow comes across as a rich fraternity boy. He would be a member of Omega Theta Pi in Animal House "Thank you sir may I have another" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyBillsFan Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 10 minutes ago, newcam2012 said: The Bills win and likely get the number 1 seed. The Bills lose and they are likely the 3 seed. That's about as big as an implication you can get for a regular seadon game. Is it really that big? Last year the Bengals were the #3 seed and went to the Super Bowl. The Rams were the #2 seed and went to the Super Bowl. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 I'm gonna dread listening to these "yahoos" next Monday night 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFBillsfan Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Just find a way to get a W. Eliminate the self inflicted mistakes, play smart, get pressure on Burrow and tackle. 5 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearNorth Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Dr. Who said: I'm concerned about how much preparation for the game will be affected by extreme weather. Bengals are a difficult test, but I do think outside of the victory over the Chiefs, the Bengals have largely benefited from lesser competition. Bills have played the 9th toughest schedule, Bengals the 7th toughest. They have 10 common opponents, [incl division 2 fers]. Bills have a +70 point differential, but 68 of those points are from the blowouts vs. the Steelers and Titans. Teams are pretty evenly matched. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balln Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 34 minutes ago, boater said: Allen. Allen is more likable than Burrow. Burrow comes across as a rich fraternity boy. He would be a member of Omega Theta Pi in Animal House "Thank you sir may I have another" Totally opposite. Troy gonna see himself most as joe burrow. Bias 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcam2012 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 43 minutes ago, CincyBillsFan said: Is it really that big? Last year the Bengals were the #3 seed and went to the Super Bowl. The Rams were the #2 seed and went to the Super Bowl. I think it's HUGE to get the bye and home field advantage. It would give the Bills a substantial advantage. Of course, there are no guarantees. I think last year's results are last year's results. I don't think it means much this year. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 11 minutes ago, newcam2012 said: I think it's HUGE to get the bye and home field advantage. It would give the Bills a substantial advantage. Of course, there are no guarantees. I think last year's results are last year's results. I don't think it means much this year. Yes , winning two games vs three games is a pretty big advantage. One thing is guaranteed, though ;last years results mean zero to this years results. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 The one thing we really need to clean up is our special teams. Two straight abysmal games in a row. I would like to see us just kick some touchbacks (and Not try to cover), and eliminate the penalties on the returns. 2 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billznut Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 3 hours ago, CincyBillsFan said: Is it really that big? Last year the Bengals were the #3 seed and went to the Super Bowl. The Rams were the #2 seed and went to the Super Bowl. Rams were the #4 seed last year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since1981 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 #1 seed gets rest AND one less game to have players hurt. Given the injury attrition rate lately—this aspect is really big and unique moment built into 2022. 6 hours ago, AlfaBill said: Am I the only one that doesn’t like the Manning cast? I like it when I don’t care about the teams/games. It’s newly entertaining for low quality, low emotion games. But NOT a fan when Bills are on! 7 hours ago, Boatdrinks said: Burrow, for sure. He is not a fan of Allen’s style. He understands Burrow Troy is old school QB lover. Doesn’t quite get mobility 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Huge game, the 3 seed will have a much harder path to the super bowl Think there's a debate to rather be the 5 seed than the 3 seed Playing Lamar or Herbert in round one does not sound as fun as a bye 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share Posted December 27, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, CincyBillsFan said: Is it really that big? Last year the Bengals were the #3 seed and went to the Super Bowl. The Rams were the #2 seed and went to the Super Bowl. Bengals were the #4 seed. So were Rams. Last year AFC champ was between #4 and #2 seed, NFC champ was between #6 and #4 seed Superbowl, two #4 seeds faced off 2020 AFC #2 and #1 seed, NFC #5 seed and #1 seed, Superbowl, #1 seed and #5 seed (won) 2019 AFC #6 seed and #2 seed, NFC #1 seed and #2 seed Superbowl #2 seed (won) and #1 seed Edited December 27, 2022 by Beck Water 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 When we were Champions. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninSB Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 7 hours ago, JerseyBills said: I still think about that fumble and flukey catch on 4th &18 vs the Vikings... They win that game and we just have to go 1-1. Huge gm. Can't wait Me too but I’m sure Bengals fans think about that absurd opening day loss to the Steelers. All of the top teams have a dumb ass loss or two. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: The one thing we really need to clean up is our special teams. Two straight abysmal games in a row. I would like to see us just kick some touchbacks (and Not try to cover), and eliminate the penalties on the returns. Wind in the last game was a big factor. Bass was kicking line drives just to get it inside their 10. Should be better this week with a "nice" forecast compared to the last few weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 The biggest question mark I have is how our pass rush will perform. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 #1 seed gives the Bills the most time possible to try and get Hyde or Crowder back, although it is looking more and more like they are done. Haven’t heard anything on either other than they are running off to the side of practice. But it would get you to mid-January to get anyone back that you could. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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