Denver @ Bengals...

Every stat you look at screams Denver win, but I think it could be like last night in Dallas, the win means so much more to the Bengals, it really is a must win for them.

And for that reason, and against any by better judgement, I will back them on the handicap +3.5.  GL

manning hasn't really been firing latterly for whatever reason
a must win for the bungles means one  thing Dalton throwing picks & crumbling
not that manning is faultless in that regard either
but irrespective of manning not q firing
denver are class on both sides of the ball
temp doesn't look 2 bad either
think denver wins by no less than a TD

I think Denver but not putting any money on it.

Peyton is 8-0 vs the Bengals, has 37 td's to 11 interceptions. Dalton has 15 td's to 14 interceptions.
Bronco's defence is strong vs the run which puts the win where The Bengals don't want it, in Daltons hands.

If they can minimise AJ Greens impact they can win easily. But even if AJG plays well I still see Denver having too much firepower. Don't usually bet on a road team favourite but have tonight.

just been reading the NFL site
manning's carrying a thigh injury
he isn't the most mobile at the best of times
they want 2 win to try & beat the pats 4 homefield but wouldn't be the end of the world if they didn't
game smells a bit fishy 2 me
was uber confident in a handsome broncos win but now think with the issues around
u couldn't have ur money down with confidence
& for that reason i'm out
could be a good opportunity 4 the bengals but i couldn't trust dalton under pressure...flat track bully GL 2 those getting involved

The Bengals do not handle big occasions well.

Doubling up with Bengals SU as well

The thigh injury I don't think is too serious. He picked it up in San Diego before the half yet played on. I just cannot have Andy Dalton in this kind of game and thoroughly expect a Bronco's win. As pointed out already they are strong on both sides of the ball and Dalton is a flat track bully.

C'MON MAN!

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here we go

Have decided to put small bet on Denver in the end.

Bengals long snapper owes his punter a Christmas present for saving that play.

yes, he should be playing baskeyball

lucky boy

manning 1st 2 throws been awful and both teams look able to stuff the run

Lovely!!!

Dalton true to form.

movement?

Even more important, Green could be hurt.

Dalton never lets u down in these game.  Consistent again with that stupid throw

on replay think it would be harsh to overturn that one

Yeh, would be harsh to overturn that.

Ouch, that hit on Green was a big one.

I still think we could have a game tonight after a couple of late night blow out recently

If Green is out, game is almost over IMO.

AJ not looking likely to come back in this game

return is probable

Come one, game on!

That was unexpected.

Wow!!!!

Game on!

looked like lynch there

Tackle missed at line of scrimmage

under 57.5pts in play for me here.  Think Broncos will win handily in the end though.

i think a lot of run OTB, so that should chew the clock for unders

yeah think that the bookies overreacted by bumping the line to 57.5.  A pick 6 and freak run for the 2 scores so far.  Hopefully slows down.

Think unders is good call.

Shame the markets on here are useless. Have to fund another account.

Denver OL looking week.

This is a low scoring close game.

weak

Bengals D looks well up for this

Since the turnover they're looking good to be honest.

but den stills favs

markey loves denver

Some weak tackling from Denver here.

Points down to 37.

* 47.5 N1 OTB

Bengals want this more as shown by that play.

easy to say now i know but i cant see denver getting back into this

Impressive stuff from Bengals.

Denver all over the place.

Agreed Liam.

Denver been very ordinary so far.

Manning needs some big plays or this game will be out of reach.

Need to change this ordinary running game

This OL loses Denver the game

It so reminds me of the indy game.... we are in the playoffs

who cares

But if Denver wins they get bye and good chance for home field advantage throughout play offs.

Lose this and it goes to Patriots.

they have'nt really.... pats win at home next week, no doubt

Thought Denver were supposed to have a decent defence?

They have been garbage tonight.

middled out on the points at 51.5.  Manning going to have to throw it 2nd half.

with PM, any team has a chance, but cant remember 1 good throw so far

No decent passes because he has no pass protection.

whos starting second half?

denver receive 2nd half I believe.  2 scores against arguably the greatest QB of all time is hardly comfortable - wouldn't be at all surprised if Denver turn this around.

That sums up Denver this half.

Need to go to pass offence in second half to have any chance whatsoever.

Exactly what Denver needed.

lol this game turned into a shootout lol :P

This is what sets peyton apart from anyone else.  Offensive co-ordinator/Offense going nowhere all of the first half.  Go to no huddle and let Manning do his thing.  So much more than just a QB - he's a game manager.  Interesting 4th quarter ahead now!

i think mannings worked things out here, they had a read on him in the first half

Denver D still looks awful though so Bengals still have every chance

zebras deciding the game as ever.  BS pen for an apparent facemark could be the decisive call.

Above proves true.  Great game all the same.