Bengals WINNERS & LOSERS After Win Over Panthers

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Carolina Panthers 34-24 on Sunday for their first win of the season.
James Rapien shares his winners and losers from the Week 4 victory, including thoughts on Joe Burrow, the running backs, Amarius Mims, the offensive line, the defense and so much more!
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[@jackgrimm5908]

DJ Turner had a really nice game!

[@jthardworkanddedicated4976]

The thing that should be noted is the pleathra of weapons burrow has...shout out to the o line they've been stout so far and we scoring points. Once the defense finds there footing watch out cuz we have receivers/tight ends/ running backs sheesh....! Who deeeeey!

[@Moe_Z_]

Yes but first defense gotta step up

[@santiagogalindo4201]

It’s what he said brother lol

[@bengalsfandom623]

​@@Moe_Z_ Can always be better but defense set the tone with a huge stop on 1st possession... shout out to Kris Jenkins who is playing with a club. With 6 injured DL (7 if you count how Sam has been playing injured and now 8 with Trey's injury). So when BJ Hill, Rankins, Murphy, McKinnley Jackson are healthier and when Kris is even more healthy... that DL could help the whole defense. Just having more DL available for rotation could help

[@WaterMeA-biscuit]

Yeah shout out to Orlando for stepping up this season and also Mims; doing good so far

[@kylelay6858]

Mixon was a huge hole in pass protection. He was very bad. Adding competent pass blocking RB’s is huge

[@bengalsfandom623]

Zach Moss with 1 receiving TD and Chase Brown with 2 rushing TDs Just saw some great 1:1 blocks and chip & release plays from Moss. So he's not only protecting Burrow but chipping & immediately running out & getting thrown the ball to run for big chunk play If Moss & Brown keep performing like this then Moss needs to be paid a little more and Chase Brown needs to be paid after next year. Stop under paying RBs to such a crazy degree. Money needs to be spread around better.... it's a team game Loved seeing better balance on offense

[@gothard5]

Tiny little Myles Sanders pushing the entire d line for about 10 yards or so was embarassing.

[@paulkimble6223]

Won’t be surprised if Henry breaks the single game rushing record against us Sunday

[@jealousyxanderblood7894]

You took the words out my mouth. They need to trade or sign some d linemen cause Tufele ain't it.

[@charleswise4831]

Great point brothers, don’t even think we should play the game since you geniuses have already figured it out for us! Thanks for saving me the 3.5 hours! Go back to Baltimore you Raven lovers!

[@paulkimble6223]

@@charleswise4831 just call it like we see it, if you’re seen something different you should get your eyes checked

[@P.Crawley]

Doubt it. Even with injuries our front seven isn't as bad as Dallas or the bills

[@flunder50]

Cam has gotten beat deep 3 games in a row and kept talking down on the other team. CTB is CB3

[@Chupapiyayaya]

Exactly

[@mwheels9117]

Agreed

[@charleswise4831]

CTB = Cam to bench!

[@blueblazer201]

Considering Joe B was at least spending more time under center.

[@TripleG12398]

defense is STILL struggling to tackle💀💀💀the only game this season where they were at least somewhat decent at tackling was week 2 smh. also, cam needs someone to mentally check on him because there is definitely something mentally wrong with him. that was the worst I've seen out of him. I know he's way better than that. the offense is looking great though

[@joshuamontooth588]

Ya he's got something going on no reason he's slower than usual for no reason he might be hurt and just not saying anything. I swear I saw him limping yesterday.

[@tommylavilla8105]

Sam is a loser, not only is he the worst DE in the league but he literally knocked Trey out. And continues to rob us for 10mil

[@gabrielbell9154]

Bengals won’t beat Ravens. Defense is so bad….

[@mickcarter3613]

I lov the new off look 12 man personal under center running the ball control the clock keep the ball out of yo opponents hands it's 💯 why the off is so good explosive dynamic I've preached it for ys but my 2 biggest winners R Kris Jenkins at times played great will improve with time and Mims was like a mountain trying too move

[@gregbertsch2853]

You do realize Panthers won time of possession. More like keep the ball out of Joe's hands is what is great about the running game working. Less time for Joe to throw a screen pass into the middle of 3 defenders. Joe looks totally lost and especially in the red zone.

[@salvadoresparza8510]

The defense is really bad😢 one inch more and it will be garbage

[@bengalsfandom623]

​@@gregbertsch2853 The Panthers offense did have the ball 19 minutes in the first half but it was almost even by the end if the game... 29min to 31 min And 1 of the reasons Jayden Daniels looks so good is he is fine handing the ball off... whatever is needed to win the game. So I love that mentality from Burrow bc dropback passing 40+ times a isn't good for anyone on this offense. Love seeing a more balanced offense

[@merceditaweisheit998]

Praying they’re going to win the next match up … that’s a big one !!!

[@badlandschugsnumber1fan123]

Bruh the defense is gonna be the MAIN REASON why it’s gonna go bad

[@joshuamontooth588]

Unless they do just enough while geno stone gets some revenge on his old team getting multiple picks lmao 🤞 this game will be tough pass defense needs too be on point since Lamar isn't the best thrower. Our run defense is what needs too step up big cause of Lamar and Henry.

[@badlandschugsnumber1fan123]

@@joshuamontooth588 you’re real optimistic I’ll give u that

[@joshuamontooth588]

@badlandschugsnumber1fan123 hope for the best expect the worst lmao

[@RayWilson-bf5qz]

​@@joshuamontooth588 Lamar is a good thrower, he is better than your quarterback

[@stevem8762]

OVER 3k views AND ONLY 186 likes at this point !! Cmon y’all hit that LIKE BUTTON !!! WHO DEY !!

[@bengalsfandom623]

Kris Jenkins with a club and Lawrence Guy and Pratt tipped the ball and Trey caused the interception to Bell Wasn't there another tipped ball? If so, who tipped??

[@asandman354]

Unless the defense significantly improves, we’re cooked. We’ve got to see better tackling. We’ve got to take better angles. We’ve got to shed blocks better. We need more creative coverages and play calls. Right now, our defense stinks. It is just plain bad. We won’t win games, never mind championships, with the defense playing the way it is.

[@JGabrielSeibel]

I agree with the Special Teams, with the exception of the return teams, in particular kickoff return blocking has been poor

[@joshuamontooth588]

Whoever says this isnt a big win doesnt get the concept of going 0-4 haha

[@Seeker794]

The defense needs a swift tighten up or the offense needs to hang 40 on the ravens. Which is more likely?

[@TripleG12398]

probably the 2nd option. ravens defense is ranked 30th against the pass this season which is the bengals biggest strength

[@elmalloc]

Your thumbnail photos are always hilarious

[@FoeFinn]

First 😊

[@Charles-c1h]

WHO DEY! On to Baltimore!

[@thebluelibra5686]

Volson stepped on Burrow and was called for two holds. I expect better from him in his third year. That Panther o-line performed better than our o-line. We have a half-ton of big men on that o-line, and defenders are still breaking thru and creating pressure. CTB needs to be benched if he continues this downward spiral. McPherson redeemed himself. Burrow played really well, even with way too much pressure and still consistently getting chased out of the pocket.

[@firebatfit]

He's been very good this year up until then...he can't be perfect

[@thebluelibra5686]

@@firebatfit I don’t expect perfect, but sloppy and stupid can’t be the standard…stepping on Burrow could have hurt or ended his season, and those holds cost us potential conversions/points…offense has to have stellar performances, when the defense is playing this bad

[@buddyalbert5808]

I just don’t see the D slowing down the Ravens. I think if the Bengals can get out to an early lead it will go a long way to help. Lamar does not play as well when having to make pressure QB decisions.

[@joshuamontooth588]

If that happens if gives stone a better chance too get him a int from his old team I hope stone goes off 😂 3 picks lmao 🤞🤞😂

[@jasonscott4684]

LOSERS: KO returners

[@WaterMeA-biscuit]

Especially Williams when he almost fumbled that one return. Jones second guesses himself too much when he gets the ball

[@ChristopherHammaker]

CTB... Coach Taylor... talked to him about... talking.... that's what I think!!

[@Mlist10]

Loser of the year (so far): CTB. Talked smack and since then only thing he’s done is he’s gotten COOKED.

[@jaystockton9222]

So basically we have an inability to create pressure and we also can't stop the interior run. We lack athleticism/ explosiveness from our edges. We're not even creating hurried throws. I know division games are tougher but this Baltimore game is concerning considering the style they run and our weaknesses. T.O.P will be crucial next game because they cannot let that defense on the field with Henry and Jackson. Get your first downs, balance the run/pass, and Zac don't do anything.

[@TJIRISH44]

Looking at this team the defense is what it is... MAYBE the Front Office should Sign both Chase AND offer Tee Higgins a contract extension. Continuing to improve the Offense in the short term. Hoping to draft or add enough defensive talent to put together at least an average Defense that is built for a lead.

[@lucaspoole2681]

Praying for Trey Hendrickson he is extremely important

[@badlandschugsnumber1fan123]

Losers: everyone on defense except Hendrickson

[@johnbach2380]

Dax hill Logan Wilson and ossai had better rated games than trey did. 😂😂 pff anyway. Treys had back to back pedestrian games.

[@anarcho_icon]

DJ TURNER HAD A GOOD GAME.

[@johnbach2380]

Whats crazy is this defense in the past years had been one of the better tackling teams in the league. Most of the same guys.

[@Hokage_Dennis]

I'll take chase brown over moss

[@joellahrman4557]

Different types of backs that do different things. Luckily we don't have to choose.

[@HaasSpitta]

You need both. Just like you need Chase AND Higgins

[@ryandeno]

Eric All should be an honorable mention. He looks fantastic. TE1

[@louiseregan2498]

He's blocking and catching the ball for yards. Erick looked great!

[@HaasSpitta]

He’s played great in the opportunities he’s gotten. I think he will only get better

[@ReformedJerry]

I still have 0 confidence a ZT led offense can score 40+ to beat the ravens

[@Chupapiyayaya]

Shouldn’t need 40 points to beat a team ever but unfortunately may have to this week. Lol

[@kane6529]

Sup can Tyson play Safety?

[@WaterMeA-biscuit]

Really hope they finally let Jordan Battle play for next week because we are going to need him

[@louiseregan2498]

My question for the last couple of games has been: Why aren't they playing Battle?

[@blessidunion]

Coaching

[@salvadoresparza8510]

The defensa is garbage

[@mickcarter3613]

If we can just get the def playing like they used 2 SB hear we come

[@louiseregan2498]

In order to have that happen you'd have to have the front office undo two terrible decisions. They needed to keep Bates, and in the off-season this year, DJ Reader. I really don't have any confidence in the Brown Family Trust. They need to stop playing games with their star players. I just shake my head with their antics this year with the teams two star wideouts! I blame them for the situation that occurred with Ja'Marr.

[@AmericaIsWorthSaving]

Bengals have the Store Brand version of an NFL Defense, this season is going to be brutal.

[@tewbears]

Can’t wait for an historic performance from Derek Henry next week.

[@shoffy01]

McPherson is average

[@davemx05]

Fat Randy was average

[@luke1730]

Your eye sight is equivalent to a Blind Man

[@TripleG12398]

😂😂😂cap

[@everettsmith971]

Volson needs to go!

[@luke1730]

Child please

[@TripleG12398]

he's played good in every game except week 2. he's lowkey having a breakout year

[@everettsmith971]

@@TripleG12398 multiple holding calls and steps on the QB? He is a good run blocker. Top 15 in the nfl. Notice he is always the guy that gets beat on a blitz. Just not a great pass blocker. Joe B is a great qb deserves a great o line. You never saw Brady harassed like that

[@Chupapiyayaya]

@@everettsmith971lol dude chill the fuck out burrow has only been sacked 8 times all year.

[@firebatfit]

Dude has started every game since his rookie year and he's been very good except 2 holds and stepping on Burrow this past game. He isn't going anywhere and you're just wrong

[@SharpPlays]

As one of the people who has been the MOST critical of Frank Pollack since the Super Bowl season, I will not give him any flowers yet. Continually having to stack "better" players who were great in a different system but are mediocre in ours does not deserve any game balls. The O line deserves that game ball, not frank. I was frank-ly disgusted to see that display in the locker room celly video.

[@SharpPlays]

Cam bought a below-average game or two with that INT last week. People need to respect that man