Last year, the Bengals' defense was bad enough to get coordinator Lou Anarumo fired. This year, the Bengals' defense is making last year's version look like the 1985 Bears.

This was how it had to end. This was the story the Dodgers and Blue Jays had to write. We all needed a Game 7. We'll see you ...

The Blue Jays didn't advance this far by playing it safe. That was the mindset of their clubhouse after the loss.