[Lefty Noob]

This is a must-win for the Bengals, who dropped a 14-13 decision to the Tampa Bay Bucs yesterday. Cincinnati cannot afford to fall to .500 on the season. Unfortunately, they host a Carolina Panthers team that has not lost in four games. I predict the Bengals will suffer their third consecutive loss, as Carolina wins the game, 27-17.

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[The Franchise13]

Lefty i like the bengals too but they arent focusing on the fact that this is the year to explode. I'd like to see them win the superbowl but if they lose against the panthers then idk if they will be having a chance against many other teams.

[Lefty Noob]

Big win for the Bengals today, as the beat the Panthers 17-14. Carson Palmer throws for 240 yards and 2 TDs, including the game winner to T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Now all of a sudden, Cincy is 4-2, tied with the Ravens atop the AFC North and right back in the thick of the playoff picture. What do you guys think about this big Bengals win?

[aparke10]

i dont think its about the big win....its about the bengals KEEPING the wins coming. Every week is a big win for us this year. Losing two games so early puts a lot of pressure on the team to do so well the rest of the year.