The last time the Cincinnati Bengals faced the Tennessee Titans, the Bengals barely survived with an upset win.
Despite pulling out the 19-16 walk-off win in last year's AFC divisional battle in Nashville, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was sacked nine times, tying a playoff record for most sacks in a playoff game on a quarterback.
While the Bengals' offensive line has drastically changed, the Titans' elite pass rush hasn't. Tennessee still boasts key cogs up front like Jeffery Simmons and Denico Autry alongside Bud Dupree and Harold Landry. Tennessee is coming off of one of its best games of the season where it limited Green Bay to 17 points last week.
However, there is still momentum on the flipside for Cincinnati. Burrow was only sacked twice in the win over Pittsburgh on Sunday and had another efficient performance throwing for over 300 yards. His partner-in-crime and receiving ace Ja'Marr Chase could return from injury on Sunday after practicing with Burrow on Wednesday.
The Bengals are completely avoiding the injury bug on offense as running back Joe Mixon is still in concussion protocol. How will Cincinnati use Samaje Perine and Trayveon Williams if Mixon isn't good to go Sunday? Conversely, how will the Bengals try and stop one of the league's leading rushers in Derrick Henry?
The Strictly Stripes crew explains what makes this Sunday's rematch different from last season's playoff game. Plus, they talk about the rise and drop in Joe Burrow's MVP odds, along with some debates on what makes for a good Thanksgiving meal.
This podcast features Mohammad Ahmad, Andrew Gillis and Michael Niziolek.
Music: Starfields by Hallman
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