? Browns vs Bengals Game Thread Game 1. ? September 10, 2023

[D Bone]

Ugh

[calfoxwc]

defense is going to rock all season. Cincy looked like they were out of sorts on offense. The weather helped that, but I don't know what the offensive coordinator was thinking for Cincy at times.

for this game, no weakness on defense.  Nice first win. Burrow was playing hurt - that also played a part. The cincy offensive line needs work/upgrade. Early on, they were rated about 17 or 18th, below the Panthers.

[D Bone]

What did I miss or am forgetting about Burrow being hurt?   

[SdBacker80]

@kvoethe said:

Took us a bit to get rollin offensively and the defense was solid all day.  Steelers got embarrassed... browns beat a division rival!!!

Couldnt script a better start to the season!!!

Injuries too Cam Heyward left the game.  Dionte Johnson left with a hamstring. 
 

[SdBacker80]

@d-bone said:

What did I miss or am forgetting about Burrow being hurt?   

Calf injury first week of camp.  It Seemed like he was active all week.

[Dutch Oven]

@sdbacker80 said:

Injuries too Cam Heyward left the game.  Dionte Johnson left with a hamstring. 
 

Is it me or has Cam Heyward been playing in the NFL for like 20 years? 

[SdBacker80]

@dutch-oven said:

Is it me or has Cam Heyward been playing in the NFL for like 20 years? 

Absolutely and to magnify that point …He played for Tressel 

[Dutch Oven]

@sdbacker80 said:

Absolutely and to magnify that point …He played for Tressel 

That's what I thought... 

[Ibleedbrown]

Shocka pow mofos. This might be my favorite opening day as a fan ever. If the defense keeps playing in the ballpark of what they did today, and Nick Chubb remains his usual Nick Chubb self, then l’m going to be downright optimistic. 

[Dutch Oven]

@ibleedbrown said:

Shocka pow mofos. This might be my favorite opening day as a fan ever. If the defense keeps playing in the ballpark of what they did today, and Nick Chubb remains his usual Nick Chubb self, then l’m going to be downright optimistic. 

How's that Bengal-lovin' girlfriend doing? ?

[alporcini]

Beast game by Delpit. IMHO best as a pro. 

From Dawgs By Nature:

The man was seemingly all over the field today. Late in the first quarter, it seemed that the Bengals were going to convert a third-and-seven when Delpit came flying out of center field and decked WR Tyler Boyd who was short. Needing eight yards on another third down situation with six ticks left in Quarter 3, Burrow hit tight end Irv Smith who is much bigger than Delpit, yet the Browns safety was able to bring him down just short. On a third-and-four with 8:21 left in the contest, RB Chris Evans caught a short pass in the left flats and met Delpit for a one-yard loss. On the next possession, Cincinnati began massive substitutions. Delpit led all tacklers with eight.

[Ibleedbrown]

@dutch-oven said:

How's that Bengal-lovin' girlfriend doing? ?

Damn well! Fun weekend. The Gauley river is a legit thrill ride. And football dominance. Yessir.

[Dutch Oven]

@ibleedbrown said:

Damn well! Fun weekend. The Gauley river is a legit thrill ride. And football dominance. Yessir.

Sounds like a pretty perfect weekend!

[Ibleedbrown]

@d-bone said:

What a weird way to call a game. The Bungles go all in on 4th down and then just basically gave up. So weird to me. 

I’m with you. There was a noticeable relaxation in the tone after that play, and the ensuing Browns dagger TD. 

Looked like a “live to fight another day” mentality kicked in for the Bengals squad. 

[Axe]

Awesome win!

Sorry I didn't get to see it ?

[BernieSuperBowl2]

What an amazing first game for the Browns! That was a top 3 team we just dominated.

The defense under Schwartz looked like a complete 180 from last year. Za'Darius Smith was everything we hoped Clowney would be the last two years. And Juan Thornhill didn't even play. We made Burrow into a beta cuck today. Exciting stuff.

[Unsympathetic]

I hope Watson bouncing half his passes to receivers today was only because of the rain affecting his grip.. if that's his new arm strength, this season's ceiling will be a lot lower.

[DieHardBrownsFan1]

Hey Ja'Mar Chase:

[tiamat63]

Re: Delpit.  His ability to play as a nickel, dime, box safety and what have you was never in question.   His downhill trigger has always been fine.  It's his play when he's back on a hash that has been his Achilles heel.

@unsympathetic said:

I hope Watson bouncing half his passes to receivers today was only because of the rain affecting his grip.. if that's his new arm strength, this season's ceiling will be a lot lower.

When I see Joey Buckets gator arming passes all day, can't help but think it was the elements.

[SdBacker80]

Let’s start with I didn’t see any pointing around and confusion with our secondary like we did all last September.   It looked like the secondary had their assignments and executed them well. 
 

Did we play man coverage a lot?