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.

[Chiefspants]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Trey Hendrickson is a quick, explosive pass rusher. He gave Eric Fisher fits last year when he was with New Orleans, primarily with speed-to-power moves. He's got the quickness and twitchiness to give Brown problems with pure speed moves. I can't see him working speed-to-power moves as effectively against Brown as he did against Fisher, though.

Their other DE, Sam Hubbard, seems like a solid role player but not a star. I've watched them a half dozen times and don't remember hearing his name. Their DTs are good-not-great rushers in Ogunjobi and D.J. Reader (formerly of the Browns and Texans, respectively).

It's a good unit. I don't think their E are as good as Crosby and Ngakue, and I don't think their overall DL unit is as good as the Browns' was week 1, or as deep and good at rushing the passer as the Bills.

They can certainly give KC some trouble, though, and I expect them to make some plays.

The Bengals look to have trouble with TEs (both watching them and stat scouting), so getting a 100 percent healthy Kelce back would be tremendously helpful.

Their FS, Jessie Bates, is possibly the most underrated S in the NFL. Really good all-around player who doesn't get a lot of notice (kind of what you want from your FS). Very similar to Thornhill.

They're a good team. It won't be a cake walk. But I think KC's much improved OL and defense really show up in this one. Something like a 31-17 or 31-20 win is what I see.

Key thing is going to be disrupting their line with the front 4 and letting Spagnuolo play games with Mathieu, Sneed, and Thornhill. Gay and Bolton (hopefully cleared from COVID reserve) will have to defend the run well downhill and also handle Mixon out of the backfield.

I’ll be curious to see Hendrickson’s approach with Brown seeing that Brown and Fisher have opposite strengths and weaknesses. Over the past few games it feels like Mahomes and Brown have synced up, even when someone gets a step on Brown, Mahomes has been adept at stepping up and out.

I’m happy Brown/Mahomes will get a test like this before the playoffs. Hendrickson bullied an injured Fish throughout the game last year. I remember after Patrick took a bad sack he actually patted Fish on the helmet after in an encouraging way. It felt like Fisher was playing really hurt, and it makes you wonder how he was compensating for his injuries throughout the last season.

[smithandrew051]

I saw one of the Bengals posters mention that sacks aren’t the only pass protection stat that matters. I generally agree with this, except when a team allows a really high or low number. I don’t think it really matters if a team is ranked in the middle of the league. A few games can skew your ranking a lot.

The Bengals are different though. They’re the worst in the league in sacks allowed and the problem has gotten worse or at least persisted lately.

Either way, sacks are important though. It just takes 1 to wreck a drive and swing momentum.

[Kiimo]

As a SMS grad I laughed out loud at South having "gangs" now

[FloridaMan88]

Imagine living in a shithole where your two most famous things are:

[Tges58]

My God, this board is an embarrassment to Chiefs fans everywhere. Every time I go read KCs next opponents board they talk about how obnoxious the Chiefs fan base is and every time they mention this board. Is it too much to ask to show a little class and sportsmanship?

[Old Dog]

Originally Posted by Tges58

My God, this board is an embarrassment to Chiefs fans everywhere. Every time I go read KCs next opponents board they talk about how obnoxious the Chiefs fan base is and every time they mention this board. Is it too much to ask to show a little class and sportsmanship?

Much of it is in just, but if'n you don't like it I reckon you're free to take your sniveling ass elsewhere

[Kiimo]

Cincinnati is full of University of Kentucky fans therefore they can get ****ed

[Oxford]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

I saw one of the Bengals posters mention that sacks aren’t the only pass protection stat that matters. I generally agree with this, except when a team allows a really high or low number. I don’t think it really matters if a team is ranked in the middle of the league. A few games can skew your ranking a lot.

The Bengals are different though. They’re the worst in the league in sacks allowed and the problem has gotten worse or at least persisted lately.

Either way, sacks are important though. It just takes 1 to wreck a drive and swing momentum.

Especially if you have a team that feeds on turnovers as much as the Chiefs combined with an offense that can score quickly. Logistically, the game can get out of control quickly... which starts to spiral........... out of reach

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by Tges58

My God, this board is an embarrassment to Chiefs fans everywhere. Every time I go read KCs next opponents board they talk about how obnoxious the Chiefs fan base is and every time they mention this board. Is it too much to ask to show a little class and sportsmanship?

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[RetiredSeniorChief]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Imagine living in a shithole where your two most famous things are:

I almost forgot about Cincinnati Chili..................they add Cinnamon and Cholcolate to it! Disgusting.

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by Tges58

My God, this board is an embarrassment to Chiefs fans everywhere. Every time I go read KCs next opponents board they talk about how obnoxious the Chiefs fan base is and every time they mention this board. Is it too much to ask to show a little class and sportsmanship?

SHUT UP BITCH!!!!!!

[Chiefspants]

Originally Posted by Tges58

My God, this board is an embarrassment to Chiefs fans everywhere. Every time I go read KCs next opponents board they talk about how obnoxious the Chiefs fan base is and every time they mention this board. Is it too much to ask to show a little class and sportsmanship?

oh noes! The fanbase of an AFC team who has gone to three straight conference championships is confident about their team! Show some humility, y'all. Have the last 8 games taught you nothing?

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by Tges58

My God, this board is an embarrassment to Chiefs fans everywhere. Every time I go read KCs next opponents board they talk about how obnoxious the Chiefs fan base is and every time they mention this board. Is it too much to ask to show a little class and sportsmanship?

Apparently, this is all he does:

Originally Posted by Tges58

Jesus, show a little class. What an asshole.

[carcosa]

Originally Posted by Tges58

My God, this board is an embarrassment to Chiefs fans everywhere. Every time I go read KCs next opponents board they talk about how obnoxious the Chiefs fan base is and every time they mention this board. Is it too much to ask to show a little class and sportsmanship?

Lol

[RINGLEADER]

Originally Posted by Tges58

My God, this board is an embarrassment to Chiefs fans everywhere. Every time I go read KCs next opponents board they talk about how obnoxious the Chiefs fan base is and every time they mention this board. Is it too much to ask to show a little class and sportsmanship?

Here we go…lol