Pretty deceiving score line and commentary going on for the Tenny/Cincy game. The game was actually played evenly for those that didn't see it. The game was never in doubt, but that Tenny mistakes, field position, and penalties. The Titans ran the ball very well. Concern a bit for Bengals as it's unusual and they really missed Burfict in the middle in regards to the run defense. THe offense didn't do much, but it also didn't need to either. Cincy is a very physical group, but the Titans were physical in this game too. Came down to making mistakes that Cincy didn't make. Two missed FGs, 11 penalties, holding in the endzone that became a safety, an interception in that gave Bengals ball at 16 that Cincy cashed in, Cincy throws one at the 22 and it becomes a pick in the endzone. Alot of friendly fire in this one. It's just a game that I'd be careful reading too much into. Bengals weren't as good as the score would indicate and Tenny is better than they showed on the scoreboard here. They are still a play "on" team IMO. And I'll be on them this week in Indy.
As for Cincy, the national commentary is they are a top 3 team in teh league..they might be we'll see...injuries are a concern though..but I'd like to see a win that is out of the ordinary for them before we start crowning em...just feel the cart is way ahead of the horse...have a measuring stick game on SNF in NE after the bye ....we'll know a little more then...the win in Balty was a nice first step...I think a win in NE will show they have a reason to be in the conversation but not till then...
Other games I watched:
Seattle/Denver: just two good teams...Denver D showed well that in this one and I'd be optomistic as a fan going forward...both teams will be in it all year obv
Pitt/Car: Carolina was smoke and mirrors first two weeks and I'd run as far away from betting them as possible...injuries mounting as well...Pitt lost three defensive starters ...hope Shazier injury insn't serious...obv Ike's was a broken forearm but haven't heard if it'll cost him the year....Car defense makes you dink and dunk and that's exactly what Haley wants to do...played perfectly into their hands...Pitt still is a team to fade in spots later in the year...they aren't bad but certainly not good either..Leveon Bell is a monster though...kudos to him for the improvement on his body..his vision is fabulous and now has the speed to match it
Zona/SF: Arians is a fabulous coach...guys play hard, are well coached and understand the scheme they want to run...SF offensively can't get out of their own way...need to get their identity back..2h troubles are head scratching to say the least...Harbaugh loves himself so much his ego gets in the way of his adjustments...fancy play syndrome...line up and run the ball its what you do best
Was out for all the early games and watched Cincy on DVR so have nothing to add for any of them...