Need to just allow 3 points here.

Just now, 16thBBall Fan said:

Need to just allow 3 points here.

Right, big third down play.

4 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

Bengals getting whupped.

I wouldn't say that but I do feel like once again our offense is not ready to go on opening day.  Three quarters left, hopefully we breakthrough. 

I like the NE game plan. Short crossing routes. Bengals pass rush undisciplined.

TD Pats.

I could have run that ball in, jeez. 

Ugly start for the Bengals. This is why starters should be playing a big part of preseason. No one will convince me differently.

The Pats made that drive look easy and get a touchdown to go up 7-0 on the first play of the 2nd quarter. That was a 14 play 80-yard drive that took over 7 minutes.

2 minutes ago, theguru said:

I wouldn't say that but I do feel like once again our offense is not ready to go on opening day.  Three quarters left, hopefully we breakthrough. 

And now?

Bengals are getting whupped.

Just now, hrcarrier said:

Ugly start for the Bengals. This is why starters should be playing a big part of preseason. No one will convince me differently.

Same and it is the same every year under Coach Taylor.

Just now, Voice of Reason said:

And now?

Bengals are getting whupped.

Now we have been punched in the mouth so we get to see the "new" plan.

Who Dey!

It could not be a much worse of a first quarter for the Bengals. The stats after the 1st quarter and one play in the 2nd the Bengals have ran just 6 plays for 17 total yards, no first downs and just over 4 minutes of possession. The Pats have run 19 plays and the ball for over 10 minutes, and 110 total yards.  

This is off topic but it is too easy to kick the ball out of the end zone on kickoffs.  With the new format I would move the kicker back at least five yards, if not ten. 

The color guy said good no call on the hit on Burrow when he was sliding but what is the rule?

Hopefully we get a first down before halftime. If not, the defense is going to get really tired at least it is not 85 today.

We need a stop or a turnover now.