Keys to the Game

[brian5562]

Big game this week, so let's start to break this thing down. What is it gonna take to get the Bengals to 6-1?

I feel we really need TJ to play and have a solid game. If he does that will open up things for Chad and Chris Henry on the outside.

We also need a nice balance of Rudi and Perry to keep the Steelers off balance. Rudi will need to be big in the 2nd half to put the game to bed.

I think we need to mix coverages and play zone against Ben. He actually plays better when he is pressured.

STOP THE RUN. we have to at least contain the run. put them in 3rd and longs.

[NotDarkYet]

Oline needs to protect Carson and push for Rudi.

Dline needs to hold the line and get pressure.

Defense needs to tackle well. Keep the YPC down. We cannot let them run up and down the field.

Make Ben throw to beat us.

I think we need at least 2 turnovers.

[Longhorn213]

Stop the run, which will cause Ben to have to try to beat the Bengals in the Air, which will lead to several turnovers.

The real key is to get up Early and keep digging. You can't spot Pitt a 10+ point lead they will sit on the ball, and make you have to play a Perfect Game in order to win.

[Marvin_for_prez]

Originally Posted by Longhorn213

The real key is to get up Early and keep digging.

We definitely need to grab the lead early and keep the pressure on Roethlisberger all game. I want him to HAVE to throw the ball. No handing off all day. If our defense can't stop the run, then our offense will have to instead. If we force them to throw the ball, we win.

[Longhorn213]

Originally Posted by Marvin_for_prez

We definitely need to grab the lead early and keep the pressure on Roethlisberger all game. I want him to HAVE to throw the ball. No handing off all day. If our defense can't stop the run, then our offense will have to instead. If we force them to throw the ball, we win.

Also if you were listening to Lance on 1360 FWP hasn't really played well in his last 3 games. The Buss has always killed the Bengals, but he is running with a busted tire, he just needs to be pushed off the road.

[BDDFC]

(Best Dave Shula vioce) If we can score more points than the other team I feel we have a real good chance of winning. :P

[Marvin_for_prez]

Originally Posted by BDDFC

(Best Dave Shula vioce) If we can score more points than the other team I feel we have a real good chance of winning. :P

That is a Madden comment if I ever heard one.

[koopa]

don't y'all have like one of the worse rushing d in the league? is tj gonna play?

[BDDFC]

Originally Posted by koopa

don't y'all have like one of the worse rushing d in the league? is tj gonna play?

We are near the bottom and ypr, but mid-pack in rypg.
What matters even more is we first in the AFC in total offense.
So, run if you want, but you'll never keep up that way.

[danman0011]

Originally Posted by brian5562

Big game this week, so let's start to break this thing down. What is it gonna take to get the Bengals to 6-1?

I feel we really need TJ to play and have a solid game. If he does that will open up things for Chad and Chris Henry on the outside.

We also need a nice balance of Rudi and Perry to keep the Steelers off balance. Rudi will need to be big in the 2nd half to put the game to bed.

I think we need to mix coverages and play zone against Ben. He actually plays better when he is pressured.

STOP THE RUN. we have to at least contain the run. put them in 3rd and longs.

I said it before and I will say it again. We need early turnovers and points to force their passing game. Big Ben has a great passer rating, but the guy seems to never be passing the ball. Lets find out what he is really made of against the NFL's most opportunistic defensive backfield.