Week 1 Bolts Vs Bengals Discussion

[sonorajim]

When the NY Football Giants won a couple rings, they got to the QB with 4 pass rushers.

Duly noted. I was jealous, that was an excellent DL. Linval started on the 2011 SB winners.

[AK47]

Burrow to be introduced to 3 key figures that 1st game. He will meet Bosa his pal Supa Mel and their cousin from another muffin the grass.

[Formula 21]

from PFF

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS @ CINCINNATI BENGALS



The Bengals begin a new era at home as a field-goal dog to the Chargers. These teams are within six places according to our Elo rankings, but the Bengals have the worst-ranked offense in the league according to our opponent-adjusted grades.

This should change quickly with Joe Burrow at the helm, as the Bengals have more buzz than any other team this offseason. The buzz hasn't been reflected in betting markets, though, as their futures have seen little movement, and this number has held at the field-goal spread since the open.

The Chargers are routinely praised for having an outstanding defense, but our ranking has them at 14th — just seven spots better than the Bengals. The loss of Derwin James is a significant one, so the idea that Tyrod Taylor can ride a strong defensive unit to a number of victories doesn't seem grounded in reality.

The spread market is skewed towards the Chargers in both cash and ticket percentage, but the higher ticket percentage seems to point out that the public is backing the road favorites. Greenline has no strong lean on the spread, but a play exists on the moneyline if found at the right price.

[Formula 21]

Time to get this season started.

[21&500]

I expect sloppy play from both teams but talent wins out, Charger W
A big "no injuries prayer" to the football gods

[sonorajim]

from PFF

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS @ CINCINNATI BENGALS




The Chargers are routinely praised for having an outstanding defense, but our ranking has them at 14th — just seven spots better than the Bengals. The loss of Derwin James is a significant one, so the idea that Tyrod Taylor can ride a strong defensive unit to a number of victories doesn't seem grounded in reality.
.

That's insulting. James is a great SS, not our only strength. We didn't really have him much in 2019 either.
We do have pluses over '19 in Joseph, Harris, Vigil, Murray, Adderley, Gilman, improvement in DT Jones, probably Tillery, etc.
I'll be shocked if this D is not in top 10.

[sonorajim]

Joseph & Jones will challenge interior blocking, Bosa & Mel the edge and they all are a threat. Our pass D is very good - excellent at LB & DB. Welcome to the NFL rook!

[Bolt-O]

richpjr , what's the line?

[like54ninjas]

Week from today Joe meets the turf as a human pancake under the 330# of L. Joseph early and multiple times by Bosa/SupaMel every quarter.

[sonorajim]

richpjr , what's the line?

LAC - 3.5

[Formula 21]

Was it just last year when we were salivating over playing KC and their new qb. It was great until Mahomes kicked our ass.

[21&500]

Was it just last year when we were salivating over playing KC and their new qb. It was great until Mahomes kicked our ass.

haha good point but wayyyyy different scenario
Mahomes had a whole rookie season under Reid and Alex Smith to learn, even a little experience in week 17, not ot mention an actual preseason.
but you're right, we shouldn't get too cocky
like others have mentioned, we tend to make young QBs look good.