The schedules clearly favor the Ravens and Steelers from here on out.

We have to play both of them twice and the Texans. Ouch.
However, we should be able to beat the Clowns, Rams and Cardinals.

As one who truly thought this Brownhole squad would have trouble winning two games all season, I see no reason at this point why they cant at least split the series with both the Stoolers and Ravens. First off, we have all seen worse Bengal teams steal games from even better Pittsburgh and Baltimore squads. Personally, I am feeling horribly conflicted, as I was actually looking forward to cheering on the the Bungholes to a winless season thereby forcing some of our issues with our beloved owner whom I despise with a passion. But it is hard not to get excited at this point for what is definitely not just a fluke or an overachieving squad of average players. These young guys have performed fantastically, and they really seem to be getting better and better every week. The team is playing with a positive consistency I can't remember ever seeing out of the Bengals. I see 10-6 at this point myself (or at least 9-7), the former a record that should see them into the playoffs one way or another! God I hate Mike Fukking Brown for instead turning the tables on me and forcing me to cheer for his team. Lol.

I would love to see them pick up a badass runningback in the offseason to complement the offense. Benson is solid and reliable, but he is not a game changer or a back capable of making big plays. I'm sure I'll get some sh*t for that statement, but really he just isn't.

The Bengals can play with both the Ravens and the Steelers.

The formula to beating both of these teams are the exact same.
They are loaded upfront but have a massive weakness on defense.
I don't have enough faith in Marvin to embrace the formula, but it is on film and very easy to figure out.

YOU SPREAD THEM OUT, PLACE DALTON IN SHOTGUN AND YOU THROW THE BALL 50 TIMES IF YOU HAVE TO.
The Patriots have torched Pittsburgh 5 out of the last 6 meetings doing this.
The Packers did it in the Superbowl.

The 3-4 defense works to stop a run game and wants to play tight.
The Steelers and Ravens don't have enough good db's combined to match up any decent passing game.

Now, the Steeler offense is pretty good.
Ben is a beast and they have some young wide outs that are started to play like Steeler wide outs.

I believe these games are simple.
You play balls out for 60 minutes and toss out the 1960's game plan.


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Cincy
10 Nov 13 PIT @ CIN
11 Nov 20 CIN @ BAL
12 Nov 27 CLE @ CIN
13 Dec 04 CIN @ PIT
14 Dec 11 HOU @ CIN
15 Dec 18 CIN @ STL
16 Dec 24 ARI @ CIN
17 Jan 01 BAL @ CIN

Baltimore
10 Nov 13 BAL @ SEA
11 Nov 20 CIN @ BAL
12 Nov 24 SF @ BAL
13 Dec 04 BAL @ CLE
14 Dec 11 IND @ BAL
15 Dec 18 BAL @ SD
16 Dec 24 CLE @ BAL
17 Jan 01 BAL @ CIN

Pittsburgh
10 Nov 13 PIT @ CIN
11 Bye
12 Nov 27 PIT @ KC
13 Dec 04 CIN @ PIT
14 Dec 08 CLE @ PIT
15 Dec 19 PIT @ SF
16 Dec 24 STL @ PIT
17 Jan 01 PIT @ CLE

....and Marvin is Coach of the Year, hands down.

True the Bengals have the tougher schedule but they have 5 home games. If they split the 8 games then that makes it 10-6. The Bengals are a hungry team and it appears not Bungalized yet - that will take a year or so. Right now looks 50-50 to make playoffs.

Best case scenario, I see 3 losses for the Stealers. That means they would lose to us twice as well as SF.

I just dont see them losing to the Clowns (either time), KC or St. Louis.


Best Case Scenario - Pitt is 10-6
Worst Case Scenario - Pitt is 13-3

"Insert witty quotation here"

Good Lord, did the AFC North get a good draw this year! I could legitmately see 30-34 wins between the three of them at the end of the year.

BMN