JD Vance sees Bengals making ‘a run’ but that’s understandable because he’s a fan, especially of Ja’Marr Chase
Vice-President JD Vance celebrated the Cincinnati Bengals’ 35-14 win over the Baltimore Ravens and predicted the team would “make a run” this season. His optimism reflects his support for the Bengals, whose recent results have been inconsistent.
The Bengals scored all 35 points in the second half, with quarterback Joe Burrow throwing four touchdown passes. They have now won two in a row, but their recent pattern has alternated between two wins and two losses. Four of their next five opponents have losing records, while a game against division co-leader Pittsburgh could help show how far the team can go. Vance also praised receiver Ja’Marr Chase for making his six-year-old son’s day by noticing his Bengals gloves.
In short
- Vance expects the Bengals to make a run after beating Baltimore.
- Cincinnati scored 35 second-half points, including four Burrow touchdown passes.
- A forthcoming game against Pittsburgh will test their prospects.
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The case for
Vance’s prediction can be defended as an expression of optimism grounded in the Bengals’ emphatic win over Baltimore, their two consecutive victories and a relatively favourable stretch of upcoming fixtures. A committed fan may reasonably see Burrow’s four touchdown passes and the team’s second-half scoring as signs of potential, while recognising that the Pittsburgh game will be a useful test.
The case against
The forecast may be more enthusiasm than evidence: the Bengals’ recent results have been inconsistent, and two wins do not establish that they can sustain a serious run. Their upcoming schedule includes a test against division co-leader Pittsburgh, and Vance’s support for the team gives reason to treat his prediction as a fan’s hopeful view rather than a firm assessment of their prospects.