I am looking forward to this much more than in the past.  Last week against the Eagles it was nice to see our number one offense on the field and moving the ball like they were in midseason form.

I am thinking Joe plays two or three series.

Who Dey!!

Well, I was wrong about Burrow last week saying he would only throw one TD pass instead of two.  But then again, he had both Chase and Higgins when I thought he wouldn't.

9 minutes ago, nkypete said:

Well, I was wrong about Burrow last week saying he would only throw one TD pass instead of two.  But then again, he had both Chase and Higgins when I thought he wouldn't.

In hindsight with Burrow only playing two drives it was safe pick.  Now, if they would not have scored on one of those first two drives I wonder if he would have played a third.  Either way, I thought the Bengals handled Burrow's playing time perfectly in the first preseason game.

2 hours ago, theguru said:

In hindsight with Burrow only playing two drives it was safe pick.  Now, if they would not have scored on one of those first two drives I wonder if he would have played a third.  Either way, I thought the Bengals handled Burrow's playing time perfectly in the first preseason game.

Agreed and he didn't get hurt.

If Joe and the starters look as sharp as they did against the Eagles on the first series, I think he's done after that until the opener.  If they hiccup on the first drive, maybe one or 2 more.

I say two. If the offense performs like they did against the Eagles, I feel like the offensive coaches realize they're in a good spot going into the Browns game. I'm just glad the 1s actually get to play, how many slow starts have killed their playoff seeding or cost them a chance at playoff appearance.

Will the Bengals defense show up for this game?

5 minutes ago, MaddenCurse44 said:

Will the Bengals defense show up for this game?

Us Bengals fans are all waiting for a sighting. 

I expect both teams to use regulars for good part of first half and then turn to subs.  Next week games will be all guys trying to make one last good impression to get on final roster.

Bengals have a big question mark at safety with Geno injuried.

The game is on Nationally on ESPN.

We have arrived!

Hopefully a better showing on defense tonight.

7-0 Bengals.

We had to earn that one but it is a first drive TD.

Offense with another first drive touchdown for the 2nd week in a row by Burrow and the offense. That of course is not the problem! Hopefully the defense shows some improvement from last week.