Rams at Bengals Predictions/Updates

[theguru]

15 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

How long has that been in place? How many 0-3 teams have made the playoffs since it has been in place?

I have the first part of the answer, from the Great Google Machine:

When the league completed its merger with the American Football League (AFL) in 1970, the playoffs were expanded to eight teams, which increased to ten in 1978, twelve in 1990, and fourteen in 2020.

[theguru]

Also from Google:

Since the NFL expansion in 1979, only six teams have made the playoffs after starting 0-3. The last team to do it was the Houston Texans in 2018. "They better beat the Chargers [in week 3] or else this whole thing is gonna go south," said Jerry.

[Voice of Reason]

16 minutes ago, theguru said:

I have the first part of the answer, from the Great Google Machine:

When the league completed its merger with the American Football League (AFL) in 1970, the playoffs were expanded to eight teams, which increased to ten in 1978, twelve in 1990, and fourteen in 2020.

Google says NFL added game 17 in 2021. So we only have 2 seasons under this set up. Limited sample but no 0-3 teams in the playoffs in those 2 years.

[theguru]

11 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

Google says NFL added game 17 in 2021. So we only have 2 seasons under this set up. Limited sample but no 0-3 teams in the playoffs in those 2 years.

And if I am following along the NFL expanded the playoffs in 2020 which is the important part here, not as much the number of games played. 

[spindoc]

What great weather for a football game tonight.  For those of you going (or already tailgating) enjoy the evening.

[16thBBall Fan]

According to reports it looks like Burrow is going to try and go tonight. I hope he does not hurt it worse and even worse with some studying on this type of injuries in some cases it can lead to an achilles tear. I sure hope he can go, and the offensive line gives great support. Go Bengals!!

[Jumper_Dad]

I'm not feeling as good about my Rams getting a win with the news that Burrow is playing. I expect a really good game from him.

[16thBBall Fan]

The Bengals are wearing their all-white with the white helmet it ought to look great at night. Looking forward to it!

[theguru]

7 minutes ago, 16thBBall Fan said:

The Bengals are wearing their all-white with the white helmet it ought to look great at night. Looking forward to it!

The Rams have blue tops on, hopefully not white pants.

[16thBBall Fan]

6 minutes ago, theguru said:

The Rams have blue tops on, hopefully not white pants.

They are not they are wearing all-blue.

[theguru]

2 minutes ago, 16thBBall Fan said:

They are not they are wearing all-blue.

Color rush and I just packed up the best hoodie I have in the collection and it is going to your crib. 

[16thBBall Fan]

Thanks I really appreciate it! You are the MAN!!

[Jumper_Dad]

Is there a difference in the ESPN and ESPN2 broadcast?

[16thBBall Fan]

First drive for the Bengals stalls and McPherson misses a 56 yard FG.

[theguru]

TD Rams if that right foot was in, that looks so close...