[samson81]

I don't get this whole "The Bengals do not win on the Big Stage" deal. Under Dalton, the Bengals are 3-6 in Playoff and Prime Time games (Night Games). That's a .333 winning percentage, which is poor but it's not like it was .000. The media even made the fans believe that Dalton had never won a prime time game.

As for making noise in the Playoffs, it has nothing to do with Dalton and ALL to do with the Bengals racking up over 200 yards rushing like they have done in 5 of their last 6 wins! The running game has been more than "very effective", it has been downright dominant!

I think the Bengals bad "big game" reputation has more to do with some really awful performances in those games(such as the first Browns game and Colts game this season). The running game and defense can carry the team to an extent, but I think a potential Super Bowl run depends heavily on Dalton's level of play. It's hard to picture the Bengals beating the Patriots, Seahawks, Packers, and maybe even the Cowboys right now without Dalton playing well.