Bengals Fumbles Results in First Loss

Date: Thursday September 12, 2024

Writer: Anthony Iles

Bengals hosted the Patriots. Bengals came out rusty as the Patriots came out with something to prove. Errors with 2 fumbles cost the Bengals an opportunity to be the winners. First half offense was sluggish but they got into better rhythm in the second half and made a slight comeback. Unfortunately the effort was too late and they lost 16 -10. Bengals will regroup and play better. It is a trend last 4 years Bengals struggle during first 2 games and then they adjust. That trend needs to be reversed someday and start out and stay on fire. Next up, headed to Chiefs!!

Week 1 of the NFL last week had plenty of action:

Chiefs hosted the Ravens and outlasted them 27-20 in a close game. Ravens almost ties it at the end.

Eagles and Packers played in Brazil. Eagles won 34-29 in a decent game. At the end of the game QB Love unfortunately hurt his knee and could be out anywhere 3 – 6 weeks depending on how his healing and rehab go.

Steelers edged out the Falcons as QB Cousins struggled as the game went on. Steelers QB Fields got his first win as a Steeler. It remains unseen when Wilson will get the start per his injury. Once healthy Wilson will be the starter.

Bills played the Cardinals in a close game as QB Allen was able to will his team to a victory at home. Safety Damar Hamlin started as he has been announced as their starting safety this season. He had 1 solo tackle and 2 assisted tackles. We will see how long he stays the starter. He is on the last year of his rookie deal. He may be looking for another team to play for after this season.

Titans lose to the Bears at Chicago as Titans QB Levis made a poor QB decision in the second half and threw an underhand pick 6 which the throw should have never happened.

Texans played at Colts in a close game. Texan pulled away with a 29-27 victory in which newly acquired RB Mixon had a stellar game with 30 carries 159 yards with 1 rushing TD and averaging 5.3 yards per carry. He also had 3 catches for 19 yards.

Dolphins hosted the Jags. It was a rough start for Miami before the game as WR Hill was pulled over for speeding, then was arrested and then let go in time to make it to the game. Miami played rusty but by 4th quarter worked out the rust and pulled out the win 20 – 17.

Saints hosted the Panthers. QB Carr and company destroyed the Panthers 47 – 10. Did the Panthers even know there was a game…..Carr went 19-23 for 200 yards and 3 TDs. RB Kamara had 13 carries for 83 yards and a TD.

Vikings played at Giants where they crushed New York 28 – 6. WR Jefferson had 4 receptions for 59 yards and 1 TD. Giants QB Jones went 22 -42 for 186 yards with 2 INTs. Daniel Jones will be on the hot seat. Will he even be the starter by the end of the season?

Chargers hosted the Raiders. New Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh got the W as the Chargers won 22 – 10. Chargers capitalized on their opportunities to score.

Seahawks hosted the Broncos and won 26 – 20. New Broncos rookie QB Nix threw 2 INTs. Seattle QB Smith played steady and led his team to victory.

Cowboys played at Browns. Cowboys played a solid game as the Browns struggles with QB Watson throwing 2 INTs. Cowboys win 33 – 17.

Buccaneers played the Commanders. Tamp QB Mayfield led the way and Bucs win 37 – 20.

Lions hosted the Rams and edged out the Rams in a close game winning 26 – 20. Rams had a lot of offensive linemen get hurt during this game. We will see how the team adjusts for week 2.

49ers hosted the Jets and QB Rodgers. 49ers took care of business and won 32 – 19. We will see how Rodgers adjusts to his Jets offensive weapons this season. Glad to see he is healthy.

Good luck to all teams going into week 2.

Who Dey!!