|High School Harry| Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Jumping in here... I am concerned about this game. Below is the Shutdown Corner Power Rankings, saw one other where they were ranked a few slots higher... opinion, conjecture and more than a little bias and lack of knowledge of the person making them up to be sure but we seem to be fairly evenly matched against the Lions... (I don't pay much attention to other teams out of out division) 10. Detroit Lions (4-2, LW: 11) Broncos-Colts is Week 7's game of the week. Bengals-Lions isn't far behind. I think the Lions are good, but we're six weeks in and I'm still not sure. We'll probably know more after Sunday. 9. Cincinnati Bengals (4-2, LW: 9) If Andy Dalton plays like he did Sunday (26-of-40, 337 yards, three touchdowns), the Bengals are going to get on a roll. So my concerns are they are at home. Also, like it or not, we do mirror our opposition playing up/down to their level and tend to go into cruise control and make far too many games closer than they should be. Take last Sunday, for example. And it sometimes costs us. IMHO, we simply cannot go into Detroit with that kind of happy horse shit. Or anyplace else including PBS, for that matter. Vs Buffalo I noticed a lot of their plays were going to their left vs the right side of our D line and they were having success. I guess something they picked up on film and if they didn't, Detroit certainly did this week. I think physically we can beat the shit out of them. I think Zim and Gruden can come up with game plans on both sides of the ball to overcome and dominate anything they have, home field or not. But.... DAY-AM!!! I simply hope they don't beat themselves... bullshit penalties, turnovers (either giving them up or waiting for/depending on them to shit one), moronic time outs and clock mismanagement, brain farts and not in the game mentally... the usual cast of characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcat Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 I like the way Marv throws in Spectacular. Rich Gannon is gauranteed to love the QB and hate the QB of both teams during the course of the game. He was one of the fellows urging Andy to throw some red zone INTs last year in a broadcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Lance McAlister @LanceMcAlister37m Leon Hall: I feel sore, but other than that I feel good. #Bengals Lance McAlister @LanceMcAlister25m Leon on Calvin: you have to be careful, pick and chose when you want to use a specific technique on him. #Bengals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 He was one of the fellows urging Andy to throw some red zone INTs last year in a broadcast. Well, the Bengals ARE undefeated when he does. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Dave Birkett @davebirkett22m Marvin Lewis on Jim Schwartz; "Everywhere around me I owe it to Jimmy." Said Schwartz hired the same administrative assistant he has today Expand Dave Birkett @davebirkett24m Lewis also said Calvin Johnson has been a great mentor to A.J. Green. CJ and AJ worked out some together this offseason. Expand Dave Birkett @davebirkett25m Bengals coach Marvin Lewis on finding Geno Atkins in 4th rd: "We felt like Geno was the best interior rusher after" Suh & McCoy in '10 draft Dave Birkett @davebirkett1h Calvin Johnson is practicing today. Joique Bell (ribs) and Rashean Mathis (groin), too. Out: Scheffler, Riddick, Fox, Delmas, Burleson Dave Birkett @davebirkett1h Detroit #Lions forcing more turnovers this year, better on defense because of it http://www.freep.com/article/20131016/SPORTS01/310160104 … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coup000 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 For all the talk about their D line, they are 26th in sacks (they only have 12) and they are dead last in YPC against (5.4YPC). They do have a better pass defense though, 10 picks and a solid QB rating against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zins30 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 For all the talk about their D line, they are 26th in sacks (they only have 12) and they are dead last in YPC against (5.4YPC). They do have a better pass defense though, 10 picks and a solid QB rating against. How's that compare to us? (Being lazy here...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 For all the talk about their D line, they are 26th in sacks (they only have 12) and they are dead last in YPC against (5.4YPC). They do have a better pass defense though, 10 picks and a solid QB rating against. IMO its on Gruden to find the weakness (and I think it will be in the run game). Buffalo came in leading the league in INT's, 3rd in sacks, and only allowing a 53.2 completion percentage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 How's that compare to us? (Being lazy here...) Bengals are 7th in sacks, 19th in INT's, 8th (best) in completion percentage, 11th best in passer rating. Detroit 7th best in passer rating, 17th in completion percentage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 If there is an NFC equivalent to the Bengals it is the Detroit Lions. They’ve won only one playoff game since 1957 and have been on their own roller coaster. After making the playoffs in 2011, the Lions stumbled last season, going 5-11. With many having coach Jim Schwartz on the hot seat going into the year, the Lions have gotten off to a nice start with a 4-2 record that has them tied atop the NFC North despite only playing two home games. The Bengals have already faced Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady this season, but they might encounter the best quarterback-receiver duo this season in Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson. Stafford threw four touchdown passes in last week’s win over Cleveland, including three to undrafted rookie Joseph Fauria, who is the first tight end in team history with three touchdowns in a game. Stafford is ranked fourth in passing yards (1,772), tied for sixth in touchdowns (12) and ninth in passer rating (95.0). Johnson missed the Week 5 game at Green Bay due to a knee injury but returned last week and had three receptions for 25 yards. Said Schwartz about his offense: “Well, if you want to stop the run and you have to get eight guys in the box, that leaves you one guy that you can double. If that goes to Calvin, then a guy like Joe or any of our other potential receivers on the play is singled up. If you want to double both of them, you’re going to be light in the run game.” QUICK FACTS: Bengals (4-2) at Lions (4-2), 1 p.m. (CBS), Ford Field TV announcers: Marv Albert and Rich Gannon Radio: WLW-AM (700), WCKY-AM (1530), WEBN-FM (102.7). The line: Lions by 3 Series: Bengals lead 7-3. Last week: Both teams won on the road. The Bengals beat the Bills in overtime 27-24, and the Lions rallied to defeat the Browns, 31-17. Bengals league rankings: Offense 12th (16th rushing, 16th passing); Defense 8th (10th rushing, 9th passing). Lions league rankings: Offense 9th (21st rushing, 6th passing); Defense 26th (29th rushing, 21st passing). LIONS TO WATCH RB Reggie Bush: Much like Giovani Bernard has helped open things up for the Bengals’ offense, Bush has had the same effect for the Lions. He is averaging 4.8 yards per carry and is third in the league in yards from scrimmage, averaging 127.4 per game. Bush had 135 total yards (78 rushing, 57 receiving) last week at Cleveland, marking the third time he has had 135 yards or more. Lions defensive line: First-round pick Ezekial Ansah has 3.0 sacks, which leads the team and is tied for first among NFL rookies, and has forced two fumbles. Ndamukong Suh has 2.5, while Nick Fairley has added 1.5. Fairley, who dealt with injuries and off-field problems his first two years in the league, is finally healthy. KEY NUMBER 13: Turnovers forced by the Lions defense through six games (10 interceptions, 3 fumbles), tying for fourth in the NFL in total takeaways. Detroit’s interceptions are tied for first in the league. http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20131015/SPT02/310150152/Bengals-Lions-First-look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 lions rushing attack 20th in yards, 25th in yards per carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Jake L @Jake_NFL3m The Lions get pressure home a staggering 38% of the time with a 4-man rush. Bengals close at 36.5%. Expand Jake L @Jake_NFL5m The Lions have rushed 4 or less on 91.3% of first downs this year. Expand Jake L @Jake_NFL6m The Lions have only faced 12 (1 RB, 2TE) personnel 42 times, but they blitz 21% of the time against it, most against any personnel group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|High School Harry| Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Lions defensive line: First-round pick Ezekial Ansah has 3.0 sacks, which leads the team and is tied for first among NFL rookies, and has forced two fumbles. Ndamukong Suh has 2.5, while Nick Fairley has added 1.5. Fairley, who dealt with injuries and off-field problems his first two years in the league, is finally healthy. Ugh... long afternoon for Kyle Cook... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Jake L @Jake_NFL3m If I predicted stuff, I predict Ezekial Ansah getting shut out by Whit on the left. Expand Jake L @Jake_NFL4m Suh has lined up almost exclusively at DLT this year, meaning he'll face a lot of Clint Boling and Kyle Cook. Boling has been great. Jake L @Jake_NFL1m Fitting that narrative, the Lions have been susceptible to slants and out routes, but good against HB receivers (2 picks on 28 targets) Expand Jake L @Jake_NFL2m The Lions have been great at defending the intermediate middle of the field, outside short part of the field. Interesting triangle there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Jake L @Jake_NFL1m Dalton's favorite passes are hitch/comeback routes. Lions are allowing 70% of those to be completed for 7 YPA, but have 2 picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Jake L @Jake_NFL1m DeAndre Levy has 4 interceptions at linebacker. QBs have a 52.9 QBR throwing into his coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Jake L @Jake_NFL29s Chris Houston has allowed 64% of his 42 coverage targets to be completed. 9 incompletions on Go Routes. Everything else: 23/29, 1 INT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Jake L @Jake_NFL59s The #Lions are susceptible to the outisde run. On runs on the left/right edge, they've 276 yards on just 34 carries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Jake L @Jake_NFL22s Might be a good day to shelve BJGE - the Lions are giving up just 1.86 YPC on 37 "middle" runs (between C and G) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Expand Jake L @Jake_NFL4m Suh has lined up almost exclusively at DLT this year, meaning he'll face a lot of Clint Boling and Kyle Cook. Boling has been great. Jake L @Jake_NFL1m Thanks @JoeGoodberry for pointing this out. Suh will see primarily Zietler, Cook. Z is 2nd best run blocker this year, but 46th in pass pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnickyCat Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider3m Signing Kendrick Adams, Bengals also worked out defensive ends Markus White and Cam Henderson Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider5m Ravens tried out former Bengals running back Bernard Scott, according to a league source. Not that they didn't want a LB but maybe they signed this Kendrick Adams dude to get some intel on the Lions? He was on their practice squad last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Jake L @Jake_NFL1m All said, the #Lions have "stopped" 80 of the 139 runs they've faced this year. By comparison, #Bengals have stopped 81 of 154. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Geoff Hobson @GeoffHobsonCin1m Newman, Still not working; BJGE ill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Jake L @Jake_NFL1m So recipe for running success for the #Bengals this week appears to be: edge rushes in 11 personnel. Jake L @Jake_NFL1m Or perhaps 21 personnel, which Detroit has been worse against. #Bengals-#Lions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 11 Personnel: 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR's. 12 Personnel: 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WRJake L @Jake_NFL1m Flipping to the #Lions offense, they use 11 and 12 personnel nearly 90% of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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