Game Thread: Bengals vs. Ravens

[Cincyfan78]

John Ross...Stop me if you've heard this before...with a drop.

 

[Cincyfan78]

Dalton to BOYD!

TD BENGALS....

HELLO WORLD....I. AM. DALTON!

 

[Cincyfan78]

It all starts up front, and Dalton has been on fire, but this OL has just done an amazing job in running and pass protection.

Now, can we avoid the typical Marvin drive of under 2 minutes allowing the other team to score?

 

[cincygrad]

I guess we can stop hearing about the vaunted Ravens defense at this point. Geez.

 

[cincygrad]

It all starts up front, and Dalton has been on fire, but this OL has just done an amazing job in running and pass protection.

Now, can we avoid the typical Marvin drive of under 2 minutes allowing the other team to score?

Meanwhile in Dallas, they're wondering why their line sucks.... Credit to Lazor and Pollack.... They've designed a system that fits Dalton and hides some of the weaknesses of the line.

 

[Cincyfan78]

Defense still trying to "hit' more than "tackle". Led to a 9 yard gain when they had him stopped for 5 or 6.

 

[Cincyfan78]

Meanwhile in Dallas, they're wondering why their line sucks.... Credit to Lazor and Pollack.... They've designed a system that fits Dalton and hides some of the weaknesses of the line.

Agreed, but doesn't help their all-pro center is out. That dude is the anchor, but yes...the difference in approach has been night and day.

 

[cincygrad]

It would be really nice to see the Bengals play 1 game where they didn't give up points in the last 2 minutes of the first half.

 

[cincygrad]

Agreed, but doesn't help their all-pro center is out. That dude is the anchor, but yes...the difference in approach has been night and day.

Speaking of ceneters, should be noted that Hopkins has been perfect with his snaps since taking over tonight. Though its not optimal, credit to the kid for being ready to play.

 

[Cincyfan78]

Jackson sure can cover.

Jackson sure can't tackle....whiff.

 

[Cincyfan78]

Speaking of ceneters, should be noted that Hopkins has been perfect with his snaps since taking over tonight. Though its not optimal, credit to the kid for being ready to play.

Absolutely! The OL hasn't missed a step, and will raise questions as to if he can't do the same at RG if needed....

 

[Cincyfan78]

Flacco hearing footsteps...Bounces the 4th down throw...and now the Bengals not only didn't give up points...they get a shot to put up MORE.....

 

[Cincyfan78]

Minor complaint here...

1st down pass incomplete.

2nd down pass incomplete.

Now, if you don't pick up the 1st down, the Ravens get the ball back, with time, and timeouts. If you pass on 1st down and it's incomplete, RUN on second down to start the clock. Even if you only get 1 yard...start the clock some how, some way.

 

[Cincyfan78]

Nice coverage by Krikpatrick, but he cannot catch the ball.

 

[Cincyfan78]

And here is where playing a full 10 yard, no cover middle, defense comes in to bite you on a big gain. Horrible defensive calling. Call it straight. It's worked ALL GAME!

 

[Cincyfan78]

Nick Vigil was going somewhere, but where, I don't know.

He missed the WR by a good 8 yards.

 

[cincygrad]

Game management - clock management.... Always a problem for Marvin.

 

[Cincyfan78]

Nick Vigil should never be in pass coverage. Ever. Again.

 

[Cincyfan78]

What a TERRIBLE call.

That ball was nowhere near catchable.

 

[BKBroiler9000]

That wasn’t a fucking flag. Jesus Christ.