Very close game on the road against the hottest team in the NFL right now. With the number 2 seed now out of reach for the Bengals, they need to focus on closing the division this weekend. A win against KC this weekend guarantees a home playoff game in the first round of the playoffs and the division championship. I would much rather have it decided this week than be in a must win situation on the road in NY.
What I liked:
- There it is. The Bengals passing game is not lost. Palmer had his first 300 yd game of this season and he played with fire I have not seen from him except for the last minute comebacks earlier in the year.
- Palmer's fumble recovery. When that ball popped out, I was thinking 6 for the Chargers. Still not sure how he got there so fast.
- Coles and Cosby both stepped up in the passing game.
- JP. In this game, he was a legitimate tight end threat.
- Chad. If heart was measured on the scoreboard, his alone would have won this game.
What I didn't like:
- Why do you not put a safety over with Leon Hall? He was having a tough day on some big receivers. it seemed like he was being outplayed all day.
- Kick returns were a little suspect. What’s with the hesitation, put your head down and run.
- Questionable d play calling in the last minute. This is one of those times when you are a hero or a goat. If the blitz would have caused a turnover or sack, we would all praise it. Personally, I would have had more db coverage then an all out blitz.
All in all, this was a game where the Bengals proved they can play with any team in the NFL. Keep the chip on the shoulder. This is a team that could make a nice playoff run.
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