D did pretty well

[kevans74]

Only allowed 17 points...

If you think about it.

I think they looked worse than they actually performed

 

[Jerellh528]

They looked pretty bad, but held when they needed it. Also against us was the first time bengals have even scored a TD this season so in my opinion the D still needs a lot of growing to do, which I think it will once everyone comes back healthy and the offense starts making opposing teams one dimensional.

On a side note, I would really love Jamaal Williams to get more totes. Monty is getting tons of volume on rushes and catches, wouldn't mind Williams taking some of the between the tackles work.

 

[kevans74]

They looked pretty bad, but held when they needed it. Also against us was the first time bengals have even scored a TD this season so in my opinion the D still needs a lot of growing to do, which I think it will once everyone comes back healthy and the offense starts making opposing teams one dimensional.

On a side note, I would really love Jamaal Williams to get more totes. Monty is getting tons of volume on rushes and catches, wouldn't mind Williams taking some of the between the tackles work.

Or the fact that the Bengals O really isn't as bad as they were in the first 2 weeks...???

Many people before the season would say Dalton, Green, and Joe Mixon would be a pretty good O...?

 

[PackerfaninCarolina]

They looked pretty bad, but held when they needed it. Also against us was the first time bengals have even scored a TD this season so in my opinion the D still needs a lot of growing to do, which I think it will once everyone comes back healthy and the offense starts making opposing teams one dimensional.

On a side note, I would really love Jamaal Williams to get more totes. Monty is getting tons of volume on rushes and catches, wouldn't mind Williams taking some of the between the tackles work.

Well ... that streak was going to be broken at some point so ... yeah.

I think what was bad was the Bengals were moving it downfield and controlling the clock most of the game and our D seemed to be playing bend but don't break. This I think is what can get upsetting. To me, bend but don't break can work pretty good if your offense is on a rampage and hitting big strikes all game long because at that point, opponents will lose patience working the ball downfield trying to play catchup and will usually turn it over. If your offense is looking anemic though, it can be frustrating because they tend to get kept on the sideline and then have to go up against a fresh D. Thank god we finally hit that big strike when it mattered though.

 

[Jerellh528]

Or the fact that the Bengals O really isn't as bad as they were in the first 2 weeks...???

Many people before the season would say Dalton, Green, and Joe Mixon would be a pretty good O...?

Or it could be a mix of both, which is most likely. Obviously they're not as bad as not scoring a single TD through the first two games, but still their offense isn't exactly a scorcher. Our defense needs takeaways more than anything, I think that would help a lot.

 

[906Fan]

The most important thing our D did was make a stop when we needed it in the end.

 

[PackAttack12]

Something I haven't seen in a really long time - the defense actually coming up with the stops needed down the stretch to allow the offense to complete the come from behind victory. That was very encouraging to see.

 

[kevans74]

Something I haven't seen in a really long time - the defense actually coming up with the stops needed down the stretch to allow the offense to complete the come from behind victory. That was very encouraging to see.

Yea haven't really seen it since like 2014 lol

I mean I hate TCU and all but Dalton isn't a bad quarterback and you can say the D "held" him to 217 yards and 2 touchdowns and 17 points...

I can live with that

Our real problem is the Offensive Line, even on that pick six it was a rushed throw I feel

 

[PackAttack12]

Yea haven't really seen it since like 2014 lol

I mean I hate TCU and all but Dalton isn't a bad quarterback and you can say the D "held" him to 217 yards and 2 touchdowns and 17 points...

I can live with that

Our real problem is the Offensive Line, even on that pick six it was a rushed throw I feel

The most recent one I remember is the 2015 Lions game at Ford Field. Hail Mary game. Team rallied from 20 down early in the 3rd.

 

[kevans74]

The most recent one I remember is the 2015 Lions game at Ford Field. Hail Mary game. Team rallied from 20 down early in the 3rd.

I mean the D had a bad start giving up 14 quick points but it was fine the rest of the way... I can't say they necessarily "played poorly" for a whole game lol

Obviously they need more takeaways but that will come

 

[kevans74]

I mean... AJ Green is pretty damn good the last time I checked

Easily top 3 (Julio and Odell) wide receiver in the league IMO

So it's not like it was "that bad"

 

[GleefulGary]

The defense gave up 17 while missing their two best players, a couple other starters.

They did pretty dang good all things considered.

 

[RRyder]

The D gave up a whopping 3 points after struggling early.

How people can argue "struggled most of the day but made a few plays at the end" is beyond me

 

[Jerellh528]

Yea haven't really seen it since like 2014 lol

I mean I hate TCU and all but Dalton isn't a bad quarterback and you can say the D "held" him to 217 yards and 2 touchdowns and 17 points...

I can live with that

Our real problem is the Offensive Line, even on that pick six it was a rushed throw I feel

Just to play a bit of devils advocate, I did see dalton over shoot wide open guys two or 3 times of what woulda been big gainers and one for a TD. Once our Oline gets back healthy, namely bahk, Rodgers should have more time which will give us the opportunity to stay on the field on offense longer, put up more points and make the other team more one dimensional and then the defense could get after it more and maybe get some takeaways. Football is really one of those games where every unit is a nuanced cog that helps every other unit.

 

[Ogsponge]

The D gave up a whopping 3 points after struggling early.

How people can argue "struggled most of the day but made a few plays at the end" is beyond me

Apparently some people believe a good defense never gives up a 1st down

 

[kevans74]

Just to play a bit of devils advocate, I did see dalton over shoot wide open guys two or 3 times of what woulda been big gainers and one for a TD. Once our Oline gets back healthy, namely bahk, Rodgers should have more time which will give us the opportunity to stay on the field on offense longer, put up more points and make the other team more one dimensional and then the defense could get after it more and maybe get some takeaways. Football is really one of those games where every unit is a nuanced cog that helps every other unit.

Yeah Andy missed 2 throws from what I saw but honestly so did AR ... that happens

The D generated enough pressure without Daniels and Perry (by blitzing Jones) which was a nice adjustment

I mean the Bengals aren't that bad, last I checked AJ Green is a top 3 wide receiver in the league

 

[Dantés]

They did a pretty solid job defending the run, and didn't allow big plays. I think the Bengals' longest pass play was 21 yards. But the shorter stuff was really wide open. Given the current situation at CB, I think that was a good game plan. Time will tell whether or not 17 to the Bengals at home is anything too exciting. We need to see more of this Lazor offense. If they go back to not being able to score a touchdown, then it will put this performance into perspective.

All of that said, it does bear mentioning that to do this without Daniels and Perry is meaningful.

 

[swhitset]

They did a pretty solid job defending the run, and didn't allow big plays. I think the Bengals' longest pass play was 21 yards. But the shorter stuff was really wide open. Given the current situation at CB, I think that was a good game plan. Time will tell whether or not 17 to the Bengals at home is anything too exciting. We need to see more of this Lazor offense. If they go back to not being able to score a touchdown, then it will put this performance into perspective.

All of that said, it does bear mentioning that to do this without Daniels and Perry is meaningful.

Not sure what in this post there is to disagree with ...?

 

[Dantés]

Not sure what in this post there is to disagree with ...?

I didn't mention Janis .

 

[GleefulGary]

I didn't mention Janis .

He was pretty good as a gunner tonight.

Has a great stache.

 

[Dantés]

He was pretty good as a gunner tonight.

Has a great stache.

Who has a great stache is Lucas Patrick. You see him working with Bulaga on the sideline? It was something special.

 

[906Fan]

Who has a great stache is Lucas Patrick. You see him working with Bulaga on the sideline? It was something special.

That was one my favorite moment of the game, my girlfriend asked, why is he pushing on his own teammate? I said hes probably stretching and she said, that's some weird stretching.

 

[Dantés]

That was one my favorite moment of the game, my girlfriend asked, why is he pushing on his own teammate? I said hes probably stretching and she said, that's some weird stretching.

So much face and such little stache.

 

[C-Lee]

Easily top 3 (Julio and Odell) wide receiver in the league IMO

Antonio Brown says hello

 

[RepStar15]

Considering the defense was without Mike Daniels, Jake Ryan, Nick Perry, Davon House and Kentrell Brice I thought they did pretty damn well. Add Brice to the mix and the secondary becomes better. Add Davon House to the mix and we don't have to see demarious Randall as much. Add Mike Daniels to the mix and we know what happens there. Add Jake Ryan and Joe Mixon is a little more under control. Add Nick Perry and we get pressure. HUGE pieces to the puzzle were not there, but it was cool seeing guys like Martinez and Josh Jones step up.