Thursday Night Football: Battle of Ohio - (2-6) Browns @ (7-0) Bengals 8:25 ET

[Sgt Brutus]

Who's the backup qb tonight? Hope he's ready.

Austin Davis from st Louis

Some think he's the best one on the roster

 

[kramer1]

Austin Davis from st Louis

Some think he's the best one on the roster

McCown is great for an old man. Shame he's out (not really)

 

[Cincyfan78]

Austin Davis from st Louis

Some think he's the best one on the roster

Thought it was Thad Lewis? No?

Either way, best on the roster is a low bar.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

Thought it was Thad Lewis? No?

Either way, best on the roster is a low bar.

Lowest of the low

 

[packerzrule]

is anyone outside of Ohio even mildly interested in this game?

 

[kramer1]

is anyone outside of Ohio even mildly interested in this game?

Gamblers? Fantasy football players?

 

[Cincyfan78]

is anyone outside of Ohio even mildly interested in this game?

I'm sure Pitt fans are interested. They really need a Bengals loss sooner rather than later, though I think they've resigned to the WC chase at this time.

I'm sure Denver (and some NE) fans will keep an eye as home-field is in play for all 3 teams, and Cincinnati plays Denver later this year.

Other than that...probably not too many other people. Maybe Arizona fans since the Bengals face them in 2 weeks.

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

Big spot light game for Andy Daulton. I would like to see if he can take that next step on national TV and play well.

 

[molsaniceman]

Big spot light game for Andy Dalton. I would like to see if he can take that next step on national TV and play well.

3-11 so he has won some

 

[Cincyfan78]

QB's always get too much praise/blame, and it just comes with the territory. But...other factors to consider that not only extend beyond Dalton, but before he was even at Cincinnati (These stats before last year's playoff):

Cincinnati's rushers are averaging 82.5 yards per game in their two prime-time games (that's the eighth-worst), and 138.3 yards per game in the 12 afternoon games (third-best). The Bengals are one of three teams without a rushing touchdown in prime-time games.

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• The Bengals' run defense has allowed 195 yards per game (second-most) and four rushing touchdowns in two prime-time games. In the 12 daytime games, the unit is giving up a more modest 113.1 yards per game and 11 touchdowns.
  

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• Cincinnati's combined total allowed QBR (85.3) in prime-time games against Tom Brady and Brian Hoyer is fourth-worst in the NFL. In the afternoon, though, they have the seventh-best opposing QBR (44.7). That includes games that have featured Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco, Andrew Luck, Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger.
  

As previously mentioned, this isn't all that recent of a phenomenon for the Bengals, either. Historically, Lewis' teams have struggled on Sunday, Monday and Thursday nights. Since Lewis became head coach in 2003, the Bengals are 6-15 in such games. That .286 winning percentage ranks 28th in the NFL in that stretch.

Cincinnati also has a minus-8.4 point margin per game in those 12 seasons that ranks 30th in the league. Only the Bills and Raiders have worse point margins per game in prime time than the Bengals under Lewis.

Since the QBR was first tracked in 2006, Lewis' defenses have allowed an average 70.7 total QBR to opposing quarterbacks in prime-time games. In the daytime, that number dips to 48.2.

 

[Clayton]

Thought it was Thad Lewis? No?

Either way, best on the roster is a low bar.

Thad Lewis and Austin Davis were both 3rd string Rams QBs and its not like the Rams are a QB factory. Davis probably is the best guy on their roster.

Not sure how the Browns are supposed to score more than 14 points a game.

 

[DJ]

The Bengals should win....27-13 is my best guess.

 

[sonnyblack65]

is anyone outside of Ohio even mildly interested in this game?

Manziel has a chance to throw more td's than Manning/Rodgers combined from the SNF game

 

[packerzrule]

Manziel has a chance to throw more td's than Manning/Rodgers combined from the SNF game

ewwwww

that is going to leave a mark

thanks for your wonderful insight Sonny....................................bahstid

 

[sonnyblack65]

ewwwww

that is going to leave a mark

thanks for your wonderful insight Sonny....................................bahstid

Sorry Dude I was just posting some dudeism

 

[packerzrule]

 

[Tubbs1518]

I'm looking forward to this game. I haven't seen the Browns play at all this season and this will only be the 2nd Cinci game I get to look at. Plus I want to see Manziel and see how he looks.

Brown's fans: Duke Johnson? Future starter or career rotational RB?

Duke Johnson should be a starter in this league for a long time. He is electric with the ball in his hands. However, Cleveland is a bunch of morons, so he will probably be a career rotational back.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

Duke Johnson should be a starter in this league for a long time. He is electric with the ball in his hands. However, Cleveland is a bunch of morons, so he will probably be a career rotational back.

Injury prone and not an everydown back imo. He'll be good for third downs and passing downs

 

[MileHigh64]

I'm sure Pitt fans are interested. They really need a Bengals loss sooner rather than later, though I think they've resigned to the WC chase at this time.

I'm sure Denver (and some NE) fans will keep an eye as home-field is in play for all 3 teams, and Cincinnati plays Denver later this year.

Other than that...probably not too many other people. Maybe Arizona fans since the Bengals face them in 2 weeks.

I'm watching. It's football with AFC seeding implications. Plus Ginger vs. Johnny Football is better drama than Chum Lee on Pawn Stars.

 

[Tubbs1518]

Injury prone and not an everydown back imo. He'll be good for third downs and passing downs

He is easily an everydown back. Thoughts like that made by the Browns are why they are one of the worst 3 teams in the NFL.