Let's talk about the Bengals [and Hamburger Helper]

[TLO]

This one is huge as far as the #1 seed goes.

Let's talk about it.

[Sorce]

[scho63]

Don't let the Bengals hang around until the 4th QTR.

Crush their souls early and often so we can cruise to another big win.

[HC_Chief]

Unfortunately for Cincy they are playing the Chiefs late in the season, after the rebuilt OL and D finally gelled. If this game had been earlier in the season they would have had a legit shot at winning by a significant margin (7+... remember, before the SB with the replacement OL, Mahomes-led KC had never lost a game by more than 8 points... most losses, few that they were, were by an avg of 4pts; and that was with significantly weaker defenses).

Barring more COVID BS, this team is healthy and on track. Mahomes has settled into the check-down offense to counter the 2-deep looks, and now carves teams up on long drives. The OL is dominating, esp. the interior (those three are seriously incredible - takes me back to the OL Green had in the Vermeil years). The D is as good as it has ever been under Reid (addition of Ingram, moving CJ back inside, starting Thornhill, Gay, and Bolton = so much win). Play-calling is working in the run just enough to force defenses to respect it, allowing for big play-action shots. This team is peaking at the right time.

Cincy's offense has put up some gaudy numbers, but surrendering that many sacks is a huge red flag: 47 sacks for -340yds, and there are still a couple of games remaining, will seriously impair your future. KC's DL can get to the QB, and Cincy's pass protection is less than stellar.

Tough game for Cincy. This is a serious test of their resolve. Are they going to man up and play toe-to-toe with the big dogs, or roll over and get throttled? This game should be flexed IMO; no one wants to watch the sorry ass squealers play the cleveland turds on MNF. Hell, the GB/Minn game is a snooze-fest SNF; GB has it locked up and Minn is dead in the water. KC at Cincy is a legit big game matchup. This could be a real score-fest if Burrow can get the ball out of his hands quickly (but if he doesn't, this game is going to get ugly).

[seamonster]

Originally Posted by HC_Chief

Unfortunately for Cincy they are playing the Chiefs late in the season, after the rebuilt OL and D finally gelled. If this game had been earlier in the season they would have had a legit shot at winning by a significant margin (7+... remember, before the SB with the replacement OL, Mahomes-led KC had never lost a game by more than 8 points... most losses, few that they were, were by an avg of 4pts; and that was with significantly weaker defenses).

Barring more COVID BS, this team is healthy and on track. Mahomes has settled into the check-down offense to counter the 2-deep looks, and now carves teams up on long drives. The OL is dominating, esp. the interior (those three are seriously incredible - takes me back to the OL Green had in the Vermeil years). The D is as good as it has ever been under Reid (addition of Ingram, moving CJ back inside, starting Thornhill, Gay, and Bolton = so much win). Play-calling is working in the run just enough to force defenses to respect it, allowing for big play-action shots. This team is peaking at the right time.

Cincy's offense has put up some gaudy numbers, but surrendering that many sacks is a huge red flag: 47 sacks for -340yds, and there are still a couple of games remaining, will seriously impair your future. KC's DL can get to the QB, and their pass protection is less than stellar.

Tough game for Cincy. This is a serious test of their resolve. Are they going to man up and play toe-to-toe with the big dogs, or roll over and get throttled? This game should be flexed IMO; no one wants to watch the sorry ass squealers play the cleveland turds on MNF. Hell, the GB/Minn game is a snooze-fest SNF; GB has it locked up and Minn is dead in the water. KC at Cincy is a legit big game matchup. This could be a real score-fest if Burrow can get the ball out of his hands quickly (if he doesn't this game is going to get ugly).

Burrows has to model his game after Marino if he want's to survive the Bengals organization. Ball has to come out quick and with authority. This could be the game where that finally sinks in with Burrows (Jones is a monster).

[HC_Chief]

Originally Posted by seamonster

Burrows has to model his game after Marino if he want's to survive the Bengals organization. Ball has to come out quick and with authority. This could be the game where that finally sinks in with Burrows (Jones is a monster).

Yep; he has had a monster season and they need to do a MUCH better job of protecting him. That kid is their franchise. They should drop a note to Veach...learn how to completely rebuild an OL

[RetiredSeniorChief]

Over on the Bengals Board they're talking shit about the shit talked on here: http://thebengalsboard.com/Thread-Ch...hts-on-Bengals

[HC_Chief]

When will we find out which ref crew will be calling the game? No Cheffers or ****ing Clete "I heart Tom Brady" Blakeman (seriously, **** that guy with a titanium pineapple) please!

[ptlyon]

Originally Posted by RetiredSeniorChief

Over on the Bengals Board they're talking shit about the shit talked on here: http://thebengalsboard.com/Thread-Ch...hts-on-Bengals

"Our pass protection IS ass, Joe

Quit trying to defend it"

[Tonka83]

Originally Posted by RetiredSeniorChief

Over on the Bengals Board they're talking shit about the shit talked on here: http://thebengalsboard.com/Thread-Ch...hts-on-Bengals

Seems a little early in the day for the pill-billys to already be all worked up.

[Easy 6]

All I know for sure, is that the D better show up with their hair on fire... because Burrow and co are feeling it right now

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by RetiredSeniorChief

Over on the Bengals Board they're talking shit about the shit talked on here: http://thebengalsboard.com/Thread-Ch...hts-on-Bengals

Laughed at "Shawnee Mission South gangs" and all of the city/region trash talk... and how no one in KCMO can afford season tickets.

And of course the "bandwagoners" comments with many people posting here with join dates of 2000.... even though one person rightfully said their fanbase would transform if they won a SB, too.

[HC_Chief]

Originally Posted by RetiredSeniorChief

Over on the Bengals Board they're talking shit about the shit talked on here: http://thebengalsboard.com/Thread-Ch...hts-on-Bengals

Wow, I cannot believe there are still Mahomes doubters. It boggles the mind. In his career, Nov - Jan, PM2 is 26-1.~67% comp, 8100yds, 60 TD, 13 INT, for a 105 passer rating. BTW those 26, of the 26-1 stat, are consecutive. That's right, folks, Patrick Mahomes has gone undefeated in his last 26 games played in Nov - Jan.

And opposing fans wonder why we speak of PM2 as a cape-sporting uber-QB? Keep doubting. See how it works out for you.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by HC_Chief

Wow, I cannot believe there are still Mahomes doubters. It boggles the mind. In his career, Nov - Jan, PM2 is 26-1.~67% comp, 8100yds, 60 TD, 13 INT, for a 105 passer rating. BTW, that 26 of the 26-1 stat, consecutive. That's right, folks, Patrick Mahomes has gone undefeated in his last 26 games played in Nov - Jan.

And opposing fans wonder why we speak of PM2 as a cape-sporting uber-QB? Keep doubting. See how it works out for you.

But what about 2003?!?!

[HC_Chief]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

But what about 2003?!?!

Damn it, forgot about history playing in this game. Shit, what's his number?

[DRM08]

Originally Posted by wachashi

No one is beating the Chiefs if Mahomes plays like he did against the Steelers. He played one of his best games of the year and he did it without Kelce. It’s like he got through progressions more quickly knowing that Kelce wasn’t an option. He showed pocket poise, excellent vision, accuracy, and decision making. What a scary game to watch if you’re a defensive coordinator trying to prepare for the Chiefs.

His accuracy was pretty impressive in a 30 mph wind that clearly impacted Big Ben and the FG kickers for both teams.