[More Cowbell]

Even if you think that it worked in the Bengals favor, I still don't think it's enough to even make note of..

Well, those 2 games could mean a difference of 2 games in the standings at the end of the year. The schedule can make a difference, wouldn't you have rather had somebody else from the AFC East/South than New England and Indy last year? That was part of the reason we had the hardest-rated schedule going into last season. I swear, it seemed like we never had a break all year!

I know over the entire 16-game schedule, those two games may not seem like much, but you never know how important one game will be...

That said, if the Bengals play up to their capabilities, it may not matter who they're playing!