As a fan of the Cincinnati Bengals, I always like to see my team do well and go to the playoffs. This year, it just isn't happening. Typically I have no problem with supporting the other team in our state. But this year, it pains me to do so.
I have a feeling it goes back to an encounter all of Bengals fans had in Cleveland in September on the second week of the season. The 0-1 Cleveland Browns started a new quarterback after shipping Charlie Frye to Seattle when facing the Cincinnati Bengals who were coming off a big win against division foe Baltimore. This game was a high scoring marathon that really showed the Bengals defense was vulnerable. The Bengals haven't been the same since.
Cleveland on the other hand has been on a path that could very well lead them into the playoffs. Amazing considering how they started the season. But it is hard to root the team that has pushed you down to get there. I almost feel there would be a small vindication if the Bengals defeat the Browns in the holiday weekend match-up.
Also, that was a highly entertaining game today between Buffalo and Cleveland. 8-0 sounds more like a baseball score, but when you have a foot of snow and winds 0f 40 mph, any game aught to be exciting. Maybe if the Bengals played in these type of conditions, they would have more than five wins.
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