When we brought in xtra OL and we ran behind them.

The Bengals had no idea how to handle that. They were cooked. That muscle lineup created a mismatch.

It was a great move by Stefanski in the game plan and it worked to perfection.

The move to four DE's again was a pre-game plan. The Bengals run mostly shotgun. They have been ineffective running the ball. So, they run a lot 2x2 receiver packages and sometimes five receivers out of the gun.

Winfrey was a healthy scratch. That was because the plan was to use 4DE's and loop pass rush. The Dline was all over the place. It created pressure from inside and outside. 3 technique went out the window. They were looping and stunting. Taki would come to line with a blitz look then drop to cover either the flat or central zone. Taki had a great game making open field tackles. It was the best tackling game we have played. Emerson is long and he plays physical. He may get called but he loves to get his hands on guys. The PI he was called for really was a hold. It was a smart play because he was beat. It should have been a five yard penalty.


The Browns do have their number. Because their game plan against the Bengals is very specific.

The Bengals in the first two quarters were all over stopping Chubb. We went to the pass. Then came back to Hunt in the third and Chubb with the lead in fourth. Jacoby has been solid in every game but he is also improving as chemistry with his receivers improves. In addition, Jocoby is gaining confidence with experience. He is not making mistakes a second time.

The turnovers were key. They came when the Bengals were moving the ball and were in position to get points. Turnovers change games. They are a super important stat.

Winning this game was critical. It kept us in the hunt and provides a template going forward. The bye is coming at the perfect time. We can get some guys back and I believe in momentum.

NFL teams are so close. Week to week judgement is over reaction. The Packers and Bucs have the same record as the Browns and they have two HOF quarterbacks. If we can win two of the next three games. We can be right back in the mix.

All of the BS about Stefanski is just that. He has gotten the best from Cousins, Baker, Case and Jacoby. When Watson starts. He will be the best quarterback KS has had to play for him. If Watson had started this entire season we would have had six or more wins right now.