Giving away a 17 point lead is unforgivable.

[HawkerD]

Once we started that sit on a lead offense we were doomed. The inability or more like the lack of desire to go up tempo was the kiss of death. We are ok at staying on schedule until 3rd and 3 then we lack confidence in the run and can't figure out a quick pass. Needed to get Wilson out of the pocket and make the Cinci D commit. I couldn't tell if they had the RO shut down but needed more of that if it was there

 

[HawkerD]

Can't shake this loss...... Just a terrible terrible loss to take. This team isn't showing much heart and determination right now.

Agree with this. The NFL is very emotional. I believe that the loss in the SB last year is still taking an emotional toll and they team is not quite reaching the emotional level they were at last year after the 3-3 start. Time will tell if this loss sinks them for the year.