Discipline on all fronts will be Bengals’ biggest key to beating Titans

Writer Matt Fitzgerald argues that discipline will be the Cincinnati Bengals' primary key to preventing an upset against the 1-6 Tennessee Titans at Paycor Stadium. Fitzgerald notes that Cincinnati has averaged nine penalties during home games this season, warning that avoidable errors and lack of focus could derail the team ahead of an upcoming stretch of marquee games.

Fitzgerald emphasizes that self-inflicted mistakes, including special teams miscues, have previously cost Cincinnati victories. The writer stresses that quarterback Joe Burrow and the offense must maintain discipline, establish the running game, and avoid unnecessary risks against Tennessee head coach Robert Saleh's defense.