Bengals Schedule: 6 most intriguing games in 2022

3. Week 15 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

This one doesn’t need a profound explanation of why this is a game fans should circle on their calendar — Tom Brady vs. Joe Burrow. One of the NFC’s best vs. one of the AFC’s best teams, and the weather shouldn’t play a decisive role with the game being in Florida.

Whether it’s fair to Burrow or Brady, many love to compare the two due to their poise, demeanor, and capability to remain calm, cool, and collected in stressful and career-changing moments. Before the Super Bowl on Fox Sports (Undisputed), Skip Bayless had strong comparisons while discussing Brady/Burrow with co-host Shannon Sharpe.

"“[That’s] because I guessed it. The next day after Brady got Cooper Kupp’d, I said the closest thing [to Brady] remaining in the playoffs is that kid in Cincinnati. I’m not saying he’s Brady, but he’s the closest. He’s no weight-room wonder. “I’m talking about the poise, the command of the position, the gift for playing it. Because it takes a poise to remain that cool under fire, to speed-read and find the most open receiver in two seconds, and deliver an above-velocity pass that almost catches you."

Obviously, Burrow does not have the resumé that Brady has. Still, when you put the two players side by side, they do have a lot of similarities which is a key reason people will love to watch this game and why it is a 4:25 EST game where it will more than likely be nationally televised, barring any changes.

This should be a very intriguing game with two great teams. Both are well-coached and solid on both sides of the ball. Good defense and offense will be on full display in this matchup.