The Bengal offense has looked spotty enough late in the season that I'd like to see them at least play the starters enough to keep them sharp.

Of course, the Bengals are in an enviable position--being the last game of the season, they will know (a) the extent to which the game matters for seeding if NE loses to Houston and (b) whether they're looking at a Saturday playoff game or a Sunday playoff game. If they are locked into the Saturday game, they may want their starters to take it easy.


We all wear a green carnation.