THE DUKE Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 46 minutes ago, SmittyBacall said: I like our odds to take this W as well. For a few reasons. First, we have a west coast team traveling east on a restricted travel schedule. I think with the new covid rules in affect the team can’t land in Cincinnati until Saturday. Leaving one day for their bodies to adjust to the time change before playing the next day at “10am” PT. Second, believe it or not, I think we have an advantage in the trenches; even with the stark advantage of Bosa over Hart. Also, this game will say a lot about Taylor/Callahan’s scheme and playcalling. They’re going to need to coach around Bosa with quick passing, RPO’s, and play-action. Third, I just don’t think Tyrod Taylor is very good. He’s a fringe starter who has always underwhelmed me. I think Burrow, even as a rookie, moves the needle our way. 27-20 Bengals - Joe Burrow throws 1 TD and rushes for 1. Mixon will pound in the third. 1pm PT, our game isn't until 4:05pm EST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmittyBacall Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, THE DUKE said: 1pm PT, our game isn't until 4:05pm EST Darn, forgot about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INbengalfan Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 2 hours ago, SmittyBacall said: I like our odds to take this W as well. For a few reasons. First, we have a west coast team traveling east on a restricted travel schedule. I think with the new covid rules in affect the team can’t land in Cincinnati until Saturday. Leaving one day for their bodies to adjust to the time change before playing the next day at “10am” PT. Second, believe it or not, I think we have an advantage in the trenches; even with the stark advantage of Bosa over Hart. Also, this game will say a lot about Taylor/Callahan’s scheme and playcalling. They’re going to need to coach around Bosa with quick passing, RPO’s, and play-action. Third, I just don’t think Tyrod Taylor is very good. He’s a fringe starter who has always underwhelmed me. I think Burrow, even as a rookie, moves the needle our way. 27-20 Bengals - Joe Burrow throws 1 TD and rushes for 1. Mixon will pound in the third. They are playing at "1:00 west coast time, or 4:00 eastern. Not that it matters to your point, but I wouldn't want you to miss the game because you planned other things around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I'll guess 24-14 Chargers. Burrow is still a rookie with no preseason games. LAC have talent in all their units without a glaring weakness. Bengals have a bad O-line and suspect secondary and LBs. Lynn is probably a better coach than Taylor as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Nix Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 12 minutes ago, sparky151 said: I'll guess 24-14 Chargers. Burrow is still a rookie with no preseason games. LAC have talent in all their units without a glaring weakness. Bengals have a bad O-line and suspect secondary and LBs. Lynn is probably a better coach than Taylor as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Bristow Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 6 hours ago, theJ said: 256-0? Duh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmittyBacall Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 2 hours ago, sparky151 said: Burrow is still a rookie with no preseason games. Valid. 2 hours ago, sparky151 said: LAC have talent in all their units without a glaring weakness. I’d say QB play and OL are two glaring weaknesses. 2 hours ago, sparky151 said: Lynn is probably a better coach than Taylor as well. TBD. Lynn has been nothing special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 5 hours ago, SmittyBacall said: Third, I just don’t think Tyrod Taylor is very good Tyrod Taylor could have ran circles (literally) around this defense last year. So we'll see how improved those LB's are. 5 hours ago, SmittyBacall said: stark advantage of Bosa over Hart Won't Bosa be lined up over Jonah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 3 hours ago, sparky151 said: I'll guess 24-14 Chargers. Burrow is still a rookie with no preseason games. LAC have talent in all their units without a glaring weakness. Bengals have a bad O-line and suspect secondary and LBs. Lynn is probably a better coach than Taylor as well. Chargers Oline, from what i've heard, is not great. *haven't dove into tape myself (and wouldn't know what to look at if i did lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUKE Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, theJ said: Tyrod Taylor could have ran circles (literally) around this defense last year. So we'll see how improved those LB's are. Won't Bosa be lined up over Jonah? The other side is Melvin Ingram, not exactly a slouch, but I believe Bosa plays on both sides throughout the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmittyBacall Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 29 minutes ago, theJ said: Won't Bosa be lined up over Jonah? Bosa lines up at LDE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Yeah, the Chargers will be sure to match Bosa up vs Hart. Williams will get a workout from Ingram too. Chargers O-line is nothing special but also better than Bengals O-line. Since they face the Bengals D-line, we'll see if they hold up or not. IMO both defensive lines are better than both O-lines but there hasn't been much live tackling in training camps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leoric Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Survivor pool I picked the Chargers because the one game last year I thought the Bengals would do me a solid and win they didn't. Is it petty? Probably. The Chargers aren't very good but the Bengals were the worst team in the NFL last year and didn't get a real off season to change things. 28-20 in a game that will be just horrible to watch. You're going to have mistakes all over the place and like a zillion false starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Nix Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 8 hours ago, Leoric said: Survivor pool I picked the Chargers because the one game last year I thought the Bengals would do me a solid and win they didn't. Is it petty? Probably. The Chargers aren't very good but the Bengals were the worst team in the NFL last year and didn't get a real off season to change things. 28-20 in a game that will be just horrible to watch. You're going to have mistakes all over the place and like a zillion false starts. Welcome to the forum! Thanks for your post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INbengalfan Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 9 hours ago, Leoric said: Survivor pool I picked the Chargers because the one game last year I thought the Bengals would do me a solid and win they didn't. Is it petty? Probably. The Chargers aren't very good but the Bengals were the worst team in the NFL last year and didn't get a real off season to change things. 28-20 in a game that will be just horrible to watch. You're going to have mistakes all over the place and like a zillion false starts. salty for sure, but whatevs. In case you missed it, and maybe you did, the Chargers have a new QB too, so it's not like they will be mistake free or something. false starts in an empty home stadium would be something, tho And for the record, after last year, most Bengals fans will be happy seeing 20+ points a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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