Down 16-10, and facing 4th & 5 at the 15 with three timeouts and 2:26 remaining, do you agree with Zac Taylor’s decision to punt? #Bengals

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#Bengals combined numbers in their last two season openers: * 6/26 on third down * 19 first downs * 366 total yards * 376 rushing yards allowed

#Bengals 6 point underdog at Kansas City. Per BetOnline

Just a reminder. The Reairing of the amazing OVERTIME interview with the one and only LanceMcAlister is on The Bootleggers Music Group radio at 9pm est. 13 minutes away. This interview is simply one of my favorites that Dave Fulcher has done and he’s has some Awesome Guest.

Sunday snaps: #Bengals

Defense

Notes, stats and observations from #Bengals loss to Patriots. tinyurl.com/mrzvz6xe

In this newsletter -Unpacking a Bengals’ offense that looked stuck in the mud -Wrinkles that the Bengals didn’t show enough of -Nick Martinez is showing his value cincinnati.com/story/nletter/…

Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez covered Ja’Marr Chase on 20 of his 28 routes yesterday. Chase was limited to 3 catches for 14 yards on those plays. Really strong return for what looks like a special young corner.

After a night to sleep on it, give me your biggest takeaway from #Bengals loss to Patriots.

Lowest pre-snap motion rate on pass plays in Week 1: 12% - Browns 21% - Broncos 23% - Panthers 28% - Bengals 29% - Titans 33% - Colts 34% - Cardinals 35% - Commanders

Listen: I really enjoyed the conversation with David Fulcher David Fulcher and David Coleman. The Bootleggers Music Group LLC open.spotify.com/episode/7lLcBC…

Which was the more unacceptable performance?

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The highest-graded Bengals in Week 1 vs the Patriots: 🥇 Logan Wilson - 92.5 🥈 Cordell Volson - 79.0 🥉 Ja'Marr Chase - 73.9 🏅 Orlando Brown Jr. - 72.6 🏅 Zach Carter - 72.5

I need you all to see what Drew Sample did on the touchdown run because it was incredible blocking.

James Earl Jones, the revered actor who voiced ‘Star Wars’ villain Darth Vader, starred in ‘Field Of Dreams’ and many other films and is an EGOT winner, died this morning at his home in Dutchess County, NY. He was 93. Read about his life and legacy here: tinyurl.com/3bf8zn25

RIP James Earl Jones 🙏

Next: #Bengals Line moves to ESPN 1530 Cincinnati. I'm w/ Lap for 3 hours of discussion and breakdown. Hour 1: Zac Taylor, Joe Burrow, Mike Gesicki, Logan Wilson. Hour 2: Darrin Simmons, Ryan Rehkow, Mike Hilton Hour 3: Kris Jenkins, AFC North, KC preview.... LISTEN espn1530.com/listen