I just hope both teams have fun.
Bengals arent that good??? That would be my reason for spotting them 6.I have no idea how Cincy is +6.....what does Vegas know? That is a shocking line to me.
Stefanski's system still isn't installed, Mayfield just isn't very good, and Browns defense isn't in the same stratosphere as the Chargers and their pass-rush (I say this because Burrow looked like a rookie against Chargers, but the Chargers have an elite D-line and very good linebackers. The Browns have Myles Garrett and mostly trash as pass rushers. And the worst LB unit in the league).
I'm perplexed. Normally when you see a line that makes no sense, it's best to stay away. I'd maybe have the Browns -2.5 or 3, but realistically, I think it's a pick-em game.
Oh snap! Orange pants!
Bengals arent that good??? That would be my reason for spotting them 6.
Quick Breakdown of Burrows game (eye test here for anyone unable to watch):
-14 passes were targeting a receiver 5 yards or less, with many of them being screens or measly 3 yard throws. Only 2 of those netted a play longer than 5 yards
-7 throws over 5 yards. 1 was almost picked & one was a diving catch.
- 1 Fumble, 2 almost fumbles, and 1 near fumble in the backfield
- Chargers played 3-4 rushers almost the entire second half
- Our "shitty defense" isnt great but had bad field position most of the game. They did have that 1 99 yard drive, but they also had 5-6 drives under 25 yards.
Bengals are bad...really bad. We should run it all over them at minimum. Hopefully that opens up the passing game for us to build some confidence.
This is where I'm at.Not sure how the Browns can right all the wrongs from 4 days ago. Should be able to squeak it out based on the gap in talent between the teams.
17-16 Browns and we'll feel no different about them than we do today.
I have zero faith in Baker. I cringe every time he throws the ball in fear of an interception.
I'm not there yet, but getting there, sadly.
Oh I knew you weren't arguing. Sorry if my response came off dickish.I'm not trying to make it argumentative....
I agree the Bengals aren't good.......but neither are the Browns. I guess that's why 6 feels like so much to me. And I don't expect Burrow to look like an All-Pro tonight, but it's going to be a helluva lot easier than facing Bosa and Melvin Ingram, and the LB's they bring pressure with. We aren't there at all....not with talent or scheme.
I'm not saying the Browns get blown out or even lose. I just think the game is a pick-em. Haven't put any money on it yet, but probably will......