On Saturday I reluctantly predicted the Bengals would upset the Pats. It didn't happen that way, but I do feel a little bit vindicated by how well Cincinatti played. They won the statistical battle and had a chance to win in the end, but just couldn't get over the hump.
The Patriots needed some big plays on defense to come out on top. The Bengals turned the ball over in the red-zone twice and the Pats took another interception in for a score. This was the difference in the game.
The Bengals are looking better every week. And by the way, the Bengals out-gained the Pats on the ground and in the air. So I was right about the Bengals being more fired up than Corey Dillon. The Bengals are getting close to being a playoff team and the decsion to start Palmer this year was obviously correct. This is a team to watch next year.
The Patriots won the big game and kept pace with the Steelers for home field advantage, but they showed they were vulnerable. They should win out for the rest of the season, it's a pretty weak schedule, and could be the home team in a playoff match with the Steelers. They should hope so. It will be very difficult to beat Pittsburgh at Heinz field.
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