![]() Two of these missed interceptions led to Broncos scores. Against the Broncos, Cincinnati had a least three opportunities to end Denver drives with interceptions. The same can be said about their defense as well. ![]() This moment was only the latest chapter in the alarming saga that has become Cincinnati receiver’s inability to hold onto the ball. Green dropped a critical third down conversion. Of which the most concerning has to be the amount of drops that the Bengals have committed. The final concern with the Bengals early season struggles takes on many forms. If Cincinnati wants to have any hope of making the playoffs this season the offensive line must improve. After a very encouraging first drive of the game which saw Jeremy Hill have his way with the Broncos defense, the Bengals rushing attack stalled. In addition to the Bengals offensive line’s pass protection woes the running games is still leaving much to be desired. That is only eight shy of the 20 times that Dalton was sacked through 13 games last season. Andy Dalton has been sacked 12 time this season. Sacks are another disturbing trend of the young 2016 season. However, clueless officials aside Cincinnati’s penalties have been devastating. Another on the second Broncos drive where an illegal contact call on third and four, kept the drive alive. ![]() One such penalty occurred on a personal foul after the play should have been blown dead due to a false start. Of those 19 flags many have come of third down and resulted in opponents being able to continue drives. Through three games, Cincinnati has been penalized 19 times for 144 yards. The first fatal flaw that must be addressed is the penalties that the Bengals have hurt themselves with numerous times. Not to take anything away from the efforts of the Broncos but the Bengals practically handed them this game on a silver platter. The loss to Denver was riddled with the echoes of the 2010 season that was filled with winnable games that Cincinnati found a way to lose. ![]() Among the worst of these factors are penalties, the offensive line, and failure to take advantage of opportunities. Cincinnati woes are directly linked to many factors that have cost them dearly. It’s not the fact that two games were lost but rather the pure self destruction that led to them. Many would argue that it is too early in the year to say a team’s season is doomed. Far too many fans and “football experts” are saying that the Bengals should not panic with there 1-2 record. The Bengals have a losing record for the first time since week 1 of 2013, and have utterly been awful in every possible way. Far too many fans and “football experts” are saying that the Bengals should not panic with there 1-2 record. It has been said by many that it’s too early in the season, but after five straight playoff seasons in the Dalton-Green era, it seems that the honeymoon period is over. After five straight playoff seasons in the Dalton-Green era it seems that the honeymoon period is over. ![]()
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