Although the final result was less lopsided than the Vikings game a week prior, the Bengals' Monday Night loss in Denver somehow felt even more crushing, causing fans to lose their last additional bit of hope they didn't even know they still had. At least the game against the Vikings was undone by five unlucky turnovers and an all-time defensive performance from Isaiah Rodgers; at least the offense was able to move the ball down the field, even if it scarcely resulted in actual points on the board. The game against Denver was borderline unwatchable, especially on the offensive side of the ball. After their first drive netted them three points, they wouldn't get into Denver territory the rest of the night and would be outgained 512 yards to 159 yards. There's a lot of blame to go around. Head Coach Zac Taylor is (rightfully) taking the brunt of it for having his team so consistently ill-prepared, and the sheer lack of discipline they showed in Denver with all the penalties, including back-to-back delay of gam
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