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The Cincinnati Bengals’ season opener was as disappointing as a Week 1 matchup could be. Not only did the Bengals lose, but they were shut out.
Zero points were scored in an atrocious effort by the Bengals’ offense. The defense actually wasn’t bad, considering the situations the offense continually put them in. However, the Bengals are now 0-1 and have a short week before hosting the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football.
A national audience will be watching on Thursday and the Bengals’ offense better figure out how to look a hell of a lot better in Week 2 than it did in Week 1. That starts with Andy Dalton not throwing four interceptions and fumbling the ball.
Dalton was the biggest issue on Sunday in Cincinnati and the boo birds were out in full force. Expect the AJ McCarron fans to be making an appearance all around the internet this week. But don’t expect McCarron to be starting anytime soon in Cincinnati.
Here’s a roundup of social media reactions to the Bengals’ 20-0 loss to the Ravens in Week 1.
Marv: its as disappointing as it can be
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) September 10, 2017
Game honestly felt a lot like the Denver loss last year, Burfict came back four days later and they bounced back. Unlikely to happen again.
— John Sheeran (@John__Sheeran) September 10, 2017
Marvin: "We don't have a chance to pout about it. Gotta get ready to go." @FOX19
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) September 10, 2017
Fun Fact: Before today the Bengals hadn't had a home opener since 2009
— Braden Whited (@BradenWhited) September 10, 2017
Fact: The Bengals looked like they hadn't played football since 2009
And once again, the PBS escalator becomes the L-scalator! The final score on Opening Day of the 2017 season: Ravens 20, Bengals 0.
— Chick Ludwig (@ChickLudwig) September 10, 2017
Dalton just got an ear full of "we want Palmer back" @WLWT #Bengals
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) September 10, 2017
Nothing else needs to be said #Bengals pic.twitter.com/sRI8zx91aZ
— Nick Manchester (@TheManch93) September 10, 2017
That was one of the worst displays of pro football we've seen in Cincinnati in a long, long time. Reminds me of the Shula/LeBeau era.
— Josh Kirkendall (@Josh_Kirkendall) September 10, 2017
Guys, don't worry. We have Houston next on a Thursday night primetime game. Can't get worse than this. #BALvsCIN
— Dadio from Cincy (@dadiodefacto) September 10, 2017
AJ Green: "I sucked. We all sucked." @FOX19 #Bengals
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) September 10, 2017
Game honestly felt a lot like the Denver loss last year, Burfict came back four days later and they bounced back. Unlikely to happen again.
— John Sheeran (@John__Sheeran) September 10, 2017
Tony Romo: Nobody throws more INTs than me. Especially in the Redzone.
— Rob Newton (@RobNewton08) September 10, 2017
Andy Dalton: Hold my beer.#NFL #AndyDandy #Bengals #WelcomeBack
The @Bengals need @ochocinco to come back and bring some life to the team. # pic.twitter.com/KMrtXdCVFA
— Ryan Elliott (@Ryan_R_Elliott) September 10, 2017
Bengals and Cardinals big Week 1 disappointments. Like both for wild cards, but today was a very ugly start.
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) September 10, 2017
Surprising 5 most picked in the Supercontest:
— Jason McIntyre (@jasonrmcintyre) September 10, 2017
Bengals -2.5 866
Texans -5 863
Titans -2.5 839
Falcons -6.5 819
Cardinals -2 742
Ravens will always have a monster D. Offense needs to do its part https://t.co/lq5H7u1mBR
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) September 10, 2017
I hope the Bengals next opponent is these guys.....@alexmarvez @DavidBastl @HouseMoney44 @MarkZecchino @JohnKryk @JohnDerringer pic.twitter.com/xWsdeDBbXm
— Mike Richards (@RawMikeRichards) September 10, 2017
Worst opening day loss i've ever seen! #Bengals
— Jonathan Watson (@spidamann) September 10, 2017
We've talked about the NFL's offensive line crisis a lot lately. Was clearly there today in problems for the Texans and Bengals.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) September 10, 2017
Obviously our players didn’t bring enough of their own gas. #Bengals
— Possibly Mike Brown (@MikeBrownGM) September 10, 2017
On to Houston. I'll be up with @TakeoSpikes51 @ochocinco , TJ, And all my other boys. Can't wait. #Bengals50 #Whodey
— Willie Anderson (@BigWillie7179) September 10, 2017
Here's a cool plan: Lose your franchise LT and RG. Don't sign a starter in free agency to replace them. Ignore OL in the draft.
— Joe (@JoeGoodberry) September 10, 2017
This is going to be a meme by the end of today. Just letting you all know now pic.twitter.com/Bzfd96OfwU
— Braden Whited (@BradenWhited) September 10, 2017
Despite penalties and a lot of young guys (confusion) #Bengals D played well enough to win.
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) September 10, 2017
"This one game is not going to determine the rest of our season"- Dalton
— Elise Jesse (@Elise_JesseWLWT) September 10, 2017
It's my fault. I didn't play well and give us a chance to win. -Dalton
— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) September 10, 2017
"I'm ready to move on to the Texans on Thursday"- Iloka
— Elise Jesse (@Elise_JesseWLWT) September 10, 2017
"I've got to be better"- AJ Green has averaged over 90 receiving yards in 8 games against the Ravens... had 74 yards on 5 catches today.
— Elise Jesse (@Elise_JesseWLWT) September 10, 2017
Dalton facing the firing squad @WLWT #Bengals pic.twitter.com/nYpOnynSn4
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) September 10, 2017