Argh

Something is very, very wrong with the Bengals. The season tone was set in week two when they couldn't beat the then-lowly Browns, despite scoring 45 points. (Because Cleveland scored 51). The following week, a narrow loss to the Seattle Seahawks apparently so devastated the team that they decided to give up for the remaining games. It seems as if the wins they've had this year, against the Jets, Ravens, Titans, and Rams have been surprises to the team. Last night's 'contest' in San Francisco was viewed as a gimme for Cincinnati by most, and that's the kiss of death to this squad.

Result: Cincinnati 13, San Francisco 20.

The game gives the Bengals their first losing season under Marvin Lewis, who maybe should've stayed a defensive coordinator.