"He took charge," running back James Wilder Jr. said of backup quarterback AJ McCarron. "He's not just one of these guys just making plays. He's a leader."
Creating a comprehensive list of "positive outcomes" during Cincinnati's 25-11 loss on Monday was difficult. Even Will Hunting shrugged his shoulders before moving onto simpler equations. When starters weren't allowing big plays on defense or turning the ball over on offense, they struggled to maintain basic football principles.... such as blocking, tackling or catching. Unfortunately, Monday night invited meaningless laughs that originated from a wide range of emotions, such as hysterics, disbelief and sports depression.