Week 17: Baltimore Ravens (10 - 5) @ Cincinnati Bengals (9 - 6)

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Dec 27, 2012 4:58 PM
I'm not sure how much the starters will play considering Cincy is locked into the 6 seed. But I would still rather get the win & have a lot of momentum going into the playoffs of having won 7 of their last 8 games.

Bengals are 2 1/2 Point Favorites
Dec 27, 2012 4:58pm
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Dec 27, 2012 10:00 PM
Bengals have said they will play starters all 60 minutes. There is some merit being a young team and a team who has yet to get a signature win before last week, but still. Knowing the Bengals luck, they will sustain significant injuries.

They should treat the game like a preseason game and maybe play the starters for a half. The other "young contributors" should get more reps, but they definitely shouldn't be rolling guys like Leon Hall out there all game.
Dec 27, 2012 10:00pm
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Dec 28, 2012 10:59 AM
I am never a fan of sitting guys in the last game unless they really are injured. If I was the coaches I would hammer home all week we are playing to win and go into the game with that mentality. If during the game things dont go your way then maybe substitute in later in the game alot more than normal.
Dec 28, 2012 10:59am
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Dec 28, 2012 11:19 AM
Bengals 27 Ravens 20
Bullshit on 10TV part to show Browns and Steelers.
Dec 28, 2012 11:19am
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Dec 28, 2012 3:17 PM
gerb131;1351799 wrote:Bengals 27 Ravens 20
Bull**** on 10TV part to show Browns and Steelers.
Both games are 100% meaningless. More people will watch a meaningless Browns/Steelers game. Makes sense...even if the non-televised game is between playoff teams.
Dec 28, 2012 3:17pm
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Dec 28, 2012 5:57 PM
Azubuike24;1351928 wrote:Both games are 100% meaningless. More people will watch a meaningless Browns/Steelers game. Makes sense...even if the non-televised game is between playoff teams.
No Mike Wallace, 1/8 Ben,3rd string qb, no TRich oh I'm sure its gonna be a huge draw.
Furthermore the Bengals game is sold out.
Dec 28, 2012 5:57pm
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Dec 28, 2012 6:08 PM
[LEFT]Since the Bengals will be playing in the post season you will have other opportunities to see your team play.[/LEFT]
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However, this will be the last chance for the Browns and Steelers fans to see their team and we will give them that chance.






Good luck to the Bengals in the playoffs and thank you for watching WBNS-10TV.


Frank Willson
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WBNS-10TV[/LEFT]

Email I got back from 10tv after voicing my displeasure.
Dec 28, 2012 6:08pm
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Dec 28, 2012 6:20 PM
gerb131;1352015 wrote:[LEFT]Since the Bengals will be playing in the post season you will have other opportunities to see your team play.[/LEFT]
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However, this will be the last chance for the Browns and Steelers fans to see their team and we will give them that chance.






Good luck to the Bengals in the playoffs and thank you for watching WBNS-10TV.


Frank Willson
Director of Operations
WBNS-10TV[/LEFT]

Email I got back from 10tv after voicing my displeasure.

Good answer I guess....but everyone involved know it's about ratings and they feel Browns/Steelers will draw greater ratings.
Dec 28, 2012 6:20pm
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Dec 28, 2012 6:22 PM
Ironman92;1352023 wrote:Good answer I guess....but everyone involved know it's about ratings and they feel Browns/Steelers will draw greater ratings.
I emailed them back and asked for the ratings lol
I just saw Wallace was out. Anyone paying more than 20 to see this game isn't very smart.
Dec 28, 2012 6:22pm
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Dec 28, 2012 8:27 PM
Also, there are no CBS games with any potential postseason implications. It doesn't help that the entire AFC (both teams and seeding is decided) and there are no NFC-team home games with playoff hopes to air. It's really a no-win situation the whole weekend as fantasy leagues are mostly over and NBC has the only really important game between 2 contenders.
Dec 28, 2012 8:27pm
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Dec 28, 2012 8:40 PM
Azubuike24;1352062 wrote:Also, there are no CBS games with any potential postseason implications. It doesn't help that the entire AFC (both teams and seeding is decided) and there are no NFC-team home games with playoff hopes to air. It's really a no-win situation the whole weekend as fantasy leagues are mostly over and NBC has the only really important game between 2 contenders.

Top 3 seeds in the AFC could change order, but the rest is true.
Dec 28, 2012 8:40pm
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Dec 29, 2012 9:31 AM
Ravens by 3 to 7.
Dec 29, 2012 9:31am
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Dec 30, 2012 2:08 PM
This offense stinks... Is Bob Bratkowski calling the offense again? 5 Drive, 5 Punts, 0 Targets for AJ Green
Dec 30, 2012 2:08pm
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Dec 30, 2012 2:14 PM
Why even play anyone of significance?
Dec 30, 2012 2:14pm
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Dec 30, 2012 2:17 PM
Back 2 Back Completions to AJ Green on the drive, followed by an 11yd TD pass to Marvin Jones
Dec 30, 2012 2:17pm
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Dec 30, 2012 2:24 PM
Tied 7-7 @ Halftime... Vontaze Burfict w/ 13 Tackles in the 1st Half
Dec 30, 2012 2:24pm
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Dec 30, 2012 3:03 PM
47 Yard FG Josh Brown followed by a Bengals D 3 & Out including their 50th team Sack on the season
Dec 30, 2012 3:03pm
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Dec 30, 2012 3:09 PM
Colts leading Houston. IMO, an optimal scenario for Cincinnati is the Texans getting bumped to the 3-seed, and Cincinnati getting a re-match in RD1 from last year. Need a New England win and a Houston loss, but I think that bodes well for the Bengals and how they are playing (and how Houston is playing). Cincinnati owes Houston from 2 heartbreaking losses last year...
Dec 30, 2012 3:09pm
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Dec 30, 2012 3:11 PM
Azubuike24;1352987 wrote:Colts leading Houston. IMO, an optimal scenario for Cincinnati is the Texans getting bumped to the 3-seed, and Cincinnati getting a re-match in RD1 from last year. Need a New England win and a Houston loss, but I think that bodes well for the Bengals and how they are playing (and how Houston is playing). Cincinnati owes Houston from 2 heartbreaking losses last year...

Agree.....but at Houston will be very tough, but at least possible. At Denver is not and at NE is so unlikely.

Houston shitting their pants...goodness.
Dec 30, 2012 3:11pm
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Dec 30, 2012 3:12 PM
That result surprises me too. Indy has nothing to play for and Houston is going for a bye.
Dec 30, 2012 3:12pm
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Dec 30, 2012 3:20 PM
Azubuike24;1352992 wrote:That result surprises me too. Indy has nothing to play for and Houston is going for a bye.

I think Houston pulls it out....but hope not.
Dec 30, 2012 3:20pm
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Dec 30, 2012 3:23 PM
CBS in Columbus is showing the irrelevant PIT-CLE game
Dec 30, 2012 3:23pm
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Dec 30, 2012 3:26 PM
Bengals crap themselves vs this scrub backup QB.... Only fitting
Dec 30, 2012 3:26pm
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Dec 30, 2012 3:36 PM
Is Dalton still in?
Dec 30, 2012 3:36pm
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Dec 30, 2012 3:37 PM
He's been out since half.
Dec 30, 2012 3:37pm