Open Thread: Steelers @ Bengals (Game #7)

by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 11:00 AM EDT in Game Log Comment 131 comments

Game: Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) @ Cincinnati Bengals (0-6)
Series Leader: Steelers, 45-30
Streak: Steelers have won the past three.
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 3-8. Tomlin: 2-0
Broadcast: CBS (1:00 PM ET): Kevin Harlan, Rich Gannon. SIRIUS: 126 (Pit.), 118 (Cin.).
XM: 119 (Cin) Direct TV: 705
SB Nation: Behind the Steel Curtain
NFL.com: Game Center
Weather: Hi of 68, mostly sunny with light winds. [Weather.com]
Uniform: Black
Television Coverage: Mostly regional; through the Carolinas and down to Texas. [the 506 TV distribution maps]
Site: We plan on being here.

Bengals

OUT: C Kyle Cook (toe), CB Jamar Fletcher (hamstring), S Herana-Daze Jones (hamstring), LB Corey Mays (ankle), QB Carson Palmer (right elbow)
DOUBTFUL: TE Ben Utecht (chest)
QUESTIONABLE: K Shayne Graham (right groin), WR Glenn Holt (ankle), WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (ankle)
PROBABLE: LB Dhani Jones (foot), T Levi Jones (back), CB Johnathan Joseph (ankle), RB Chris Perry (shoulder), DT John Thornton (achilles)

Steelers

OUT: WR Dallas Baker (shoulder), RB Carey Davis (ankle), LB Keyaron Fox (hamstring)
DOUBTFUL: RB Willie Parker (knee), T Marvel Smith (back)
QUESTIONABLE: DT Casey Hampton (groin)

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Injury

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Active / Inactive

In terms of active and inactive, Orien Harris is inactive in response to Sims’ impressive NFL debut. Holt will be inactive, giving Caldwell a chance to return kicks. Graham is down again, as is Fletcher. There’s no real big surprises here.

Carson Palmer
Glenn Holt
Shayne Graham
Jamar Fletcher
Corey Mays
Ben Utecht
Orien Harris
Jason Shirley

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 11:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Cedric Benson gets the start

Other than Fitz starting at QB, Cedric Benson will be given the start over Chris Perry.

Dexter Jackson has returned, starting (we think) over Marvin White at FS.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 11:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Steelers inactive

QB Dennis Dixon (3rd)
FB Carey Davis
RB Willie Parker
LB Keyaron Fox
T Tony Hills
T Marvel Smith
WR Dallas Baker
NT Casey Hampton.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 11:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

TV schedule in Cincy

On CBS (obviously) is the Bengals/Steelers game. The second CBS game is Browns/Redskins.

The late game on Fox is… Lions and Texans — combined 1-9 game. Thanks.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 12:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

question

dose anyone know if or where on the internet that you can actully watch the game

by casapennec on Oct 19, 2008 12:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

RE:

Try this. It’s not listed, but give it time. Might come up.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

thank you

i live in nj and i never get to watch figured you might be the man that would know how to get things done

by casapennec on Oct 19, 2008 12:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

No problem friend

If that site doesn’t work, try Justin.Tv.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

is there any chance of winning this game?

by R.F. Mehl on Oct 19, 2008 12:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I say, just throw it all game, and hope for the best.
Use a bunch of 4 and 5 WRs,

by R.F. Mehl on Oct 19, 2008 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Of course there's a chance...

There’s also a chance of the moon crashing into the earth.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 12:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I haven’t found it yet

by R.F. Mehl on Oct 19, 2008 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

R u getting the game Mehl?

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 12:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Cincinnati won the toss.

Cincinnati deferred.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ed Hoculli

OK, weird. He had the team’s lined up for kickoff. Then he changed them to the other side. Opps. Then he changed them back.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Steelers start.

First and ten, at the Pit-25. On the first play, the Steelers fumbled the snap exchange. Ben recovers.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second and 13

Ben, fakes to Moore, rolls out to the left on a naked boot. He hits Heath Miller running slowly into the flats for six yards.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Third and seven

Ben hits Hines Ward, short in the flats to the right. He doesn’t make a move, but David Jones loses position for the tackle. Ward picks up a first down on the 29 yard pass. David Jones, goat.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I hate Ward

by R.F. Mehl on Oct 19, 2008 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Keith Rivers is hurt

Got blown up by Hines Ward.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I hate Ward, he is a dirty player

by R.F. Mehl on Oct 19, 2008 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Second and Four - Cin37

End around to Washington, from right to left. Antwan Odom, on the edge of the POA, but had to chase him after Washington picked up the first.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Rivers going to the locker room

Either a shoulder problem, or a head thing. Helmet to helmet shot.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and 15 - CIN36

Ben throws an incomplete to Ward over the middle.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second and 15

HAnd off to Moore, stretch outside to the left. Brandon Johnson came up for the tackle after a small two yard gain.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Third and 13

Ben, in shotgun, sitting in the pocket forever, looks around and hits Holmes WIDE OPEN to the left. Bengals ran a zone, but get no pressure. Holmes picks up 32 yards.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Rivers may have a broken jaw.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and G - TD

Pass at the goalline. Moore releases into the right flats, wide open. Moore catches the pass and scores the touchdown. Brandon Johnson was chasing as if he was in coverage.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

On that drive

The Steelers converted two third downs.

3rd and seven – Ward picks up 29 yards on a pass, David Jones poorly covering.

3rd and 13 – Holmes picks up 32 yards on a pass, finding a wide open spot in the zone.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Big Ben: 5/6 75 yards, TD

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Caldwell

First action of the season, takes the kickoff running to the left to the 38.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and 10 - CIN38

Fitz, with single back 3 WR formation, runs off the right edge for a yard or two. Run play took a long time to develop, allowing the Steelers to swarm at the POA.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second and 9

Fitz, in shotgun, hits TJ running over the middle (bunch formation to the left), freeing open for a 2-3 yard gain.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Third and 6

Fitz, in shotgun, with 2 WRs on the let. He aims for Henry running out towards the sidelines. He threw it too late, allowing the DB to cover in time for the incomplete. James Harrison got a hit on Fitz, “blocked” by Levi Jones.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So, after two possessions

Steelers: 83 yards total (9.2 yards per play) on nine plays.
Bengals: 4 yards total (1.3 yards per play) on three-and-out.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and 10 - PIT13

Quick hit to the left, with David Jones giving Holmes about a 6-8 yard cushion. They pick up nine yards. Big Ben just stood up after the snap and hit HOlmes on the left.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second and 1

Handoff to Moore, picks up the first down on the right edge. Picks up 2-3 yards.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

long game

by R.F. Mehl on Oct 19, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yea... (sigh)

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

First and 10

Ben, with single back formation, hands off to Moore up the middle. Peko, at the POA, loops around away from where Moore hit the hole. Limited 4 yard gain.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second and 6

Ben, single back formation, hands off to Moore off-tackle to the right, gains about 5 yards while the Steelers line mans the Bengals line.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Third and 1

Hand off to Moore. Brandon Johnson, unblocked off the right side, sprints into the backfield and drops Moore for no-gain.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Steelers punt.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and Ten - CIN22

End around to T.J., it was a pitch from Fitz to T.J. T.J. fumbles the ball inside the ten yard line. Recovers though… so I suppose that’s positive. We suck.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second and 25

Handoff to Benson, to the right (between C/G), sheds of a tackle and picks up eight yards.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Third and 17

Fitz, in shotgun, tries to Kenny Watson running up five yards and then out. The pass was a mile over Watson’s head, who was covered closely and wouldn’t have picked up the first down anyway.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Larson

Punts the ball straight up, hits the 34 yard line and the ball bounces back three yards. LOL! WTF!!!!!

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And I mean the Cincinnat 34 yard line. So he punted it 15 yards... 15 DAMN yards.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hahahahahha!!!!!!!!!!!

by Brian B on Oct 19, 2008 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey Brian.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So this is what happens when Ryan Fitzgerald gets a FULL week of practive knowing that he's starting.

by Brian B on Oct 19, 2008 1:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And I don't mean that it's Fitzpatrick's fault.

by Brian B on Oct 19, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Question

Can an 0-6 team have a worst than expected type of game? LOL!!

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Steelers 1st and 10 - CIN30

Handoff to Moore, off-tackle to the left. Dhani Jones shed off an OL block and ankle tackled Moore for about a 3 yard gain.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second and Seven

Ben, hit Ward on the right (he was in slot), to the first down marker. First down.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and 10

Ben, in single back formation, drops back and shakes off Geathers’ pressure, and overthrows Washington in the endzone. Washington was WIDE OPEN!

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sorry, pressure by Ndukwe on a blitz.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

C'mon Cincy media, tell us this year is Chad Johnson's fault!

by Brian B on Oct 19, 2008 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second and 10

Ben, in shotgun, with 4 WRs, rolls out to the right and then hands off to Moore who wasn’t touched until Dexter Jackson hits him around the five.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

1st and G - CIN3

Ben, in I-formation, fakes the hand off to Moore, and throws to Ward running a slant on the left. Leon Hall with inside position, knocks down the pass.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

2nd and Goal

Ben, with single back formation, rolls out to the right and overthrows Ward. Hall hit Ward a bit early, but no flag. Nice. Incomplete.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think Hall got there too early on that.

by Brian B on Oct 19, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Steelers call their second TO.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Third and Goal

Ben, fakes the pitch to the left and rolls out naked on the right. Heath Miller, lined up at TE on the right, runs into the right flats, but Ben over thew him. Incomplete.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Steelers expand their lead, 10-0, after 21-yard FG

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and 10 CIN20

Fitz, fakes the pass, and is sacked. James Harrison runs around Reggie Kelly for the sack. Why in the efing world is Kelly blocking Harrison?

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't say he's "blocking," Kirk.

by Brian B on Oct 19, 2008 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL.. touche bud.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Third and 12

After a five yard gain on a pass by Chatman…

Fitz, in shotgun with 4 WRs, is forced out of the pocket because James Harrison kicked Levi Jones’ ASS. Mother. God. Fitz tried to dump the pass to Henry, but it failed miserably.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Third and 13

After a deep incomplete pass to Holmes down the left sidelines — with good coverage by David Jones keeping Holmes boxed out. Moore picks up seven yards on a quick pass to the left.

Then after a false start and a delay of game, Marvin White nearly picks off Ben’s pass after Pittsburgh’s WR ran a mis-route.

Steelers punt.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

B.Johnson called for block in the back

Bengals will start their eventual failing offense at the eight yard line.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and 10 - CIN8

Fitz, in I-formation, hands off to Benson up the middle. About a yard. Bengals O-line gets ZERO push at the line .

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second and 9

Fitz, in single-back formation, hits Chad on a quick hit (he had to get on a knee to catch). Johnson gets up, and picks up seven yards on the play.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Third and Two

Fitz, in shotgun, is forced to scramble to the left and over throws an open Kenny Watson that would have picked up the first down. Bengals punt.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My god, watching Harrison on Jones is Paaainful.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

On the last two third down attempts by the Bengals offense

Harrison drives Jones back into the QB, who’s forced to panic, and rollout throwing really bad passes to somewhat open receivers.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and 10 - PIT48

Steelers offense.

Ben, hands off to Moore up the middle, leaning forward for an eight yard gain. Again, the Steelers line is manning the Bengals line.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second and Four

Ben, in I-formation, fakes the quick pass and hands off to Moore off the right side. Picks up about two yards on the run.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Third and Two

Ben, with the line stacked, throws to a back running out of the backfield, into the right flats. JJ makes the hit on the RB about a yard short of the first down marker, but the hit forces an incomplete.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bengals defense is rebounding after a bad opening Steelers possession.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, rebounding includes bad passes by Ben too...

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bengals start eventual three and out at their own 20-yard line.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bengals Defense is so promising and even now, the best in years IMO. If only the offense…

by bengalschatter on Oct 19, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yea.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

First and 10 - CIN20

Fitz has a 50.3 passer rating thus far.

On first down, Fitz, throws a deep pass down the left sidelines to Chris Henry. The pass was underthrown, but Henry didn’t go back for the pass and the ball was knocked down.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second and 10

Bengals run the ball (wrote that before the play)…

Fitz, hands off to Benson, to the left (O-line zone blocking) and the blocking doesn’t stick on their defenders. Benson picks up two yards.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Third and 8

Fitz, on shotgun, with the Steelers blitzing, and is sacked. Three and out. Timmons blitzed off the right side unblocked. Fitz had to come up in the pocket, and is dropped by Farrior.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and 10 - PIT35

Ben hits the RB out of the backfield to the left, but Dexter sprinted up to the line of scrimmage and drops Moore for only a yard gain.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second and nine

Ben, with 5 WRs, hits Holmes on the left, sitting in a wide open spot of the zone and picks up 15 yards.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and 10 - CIN49

Ben, in play action, hits Holmes on a come back route down the left sidelines. Holmes actually falls down on the come back, but catches the pass anyway for 16 yards.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and 10 - CIN33

Ben, with 5 WRs, tries for Moore on the left (like a .001 yard hook). Rucker slaps the pass away at the line of scrimmage.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second and 10

Ben, pitches to the right to Moore. The Bengals flowed GREAT down the line of scrimmage. Geathers got to Moore’s jersey and Hall finished off for a four-yard loss.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Third and 14

Ben, in shotgun, pumps deep to the right, then deep down the middle and finally tries to hit Miller on a short pass to the left. Sims finally got to Ben, forcing him to quickly throw the ball for an incomplete.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Chatman catches the punt, fair caught, at the six yard line.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Or the eight.

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First and Ten - CIN8

Fitz, hits Chad on a quick five yard up and out for six yards.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bengals have gone 3-and-out in 10 of their last 15 possessions.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

BENGALS FIRST DOWN w/ five minutes left in the half.

Benson got the hand off, with decent blocking, and slashed for four yards and a first down.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and 10

Hand off to Benson, sidesteps at the line of scrimmage, avoids a tackle, and picks up six yards. Nice run. Levi Jones had the block, forcing the D-line. Benson bounced off Jones’ butt.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second and 4

Fitz, hands off to Benson, who is grabbed by the ankle, forced to fall forward for only two yards.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Third and one

Bengals run (wrote that before the play).

Fitz, passes to Houshmandzadeh, running a zig zag — showing a crossing pattern, then changing to the other direction. Five yard gain and a first down.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and 10 - CIN32

Fitz, fakes a handoff, but forced up the pocket on a scramble after Harrison was in the QB’s face. Coats, called for holding, was forced on Harrison.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hell of a grab by Chris Henry

Best line of the day: Chris Perry = 0 carries.

by Brian B on Oct 19, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and 20

Fitzpatrick hits Henry for a 16 yard pass, running over the middle on a crossing pattern. The pass just over the top of underneath coverage, lays in Henry’s hands over the middle and Henry is blown up. Still, a 16-yard gain on first and 20? Unheard of.

Two minute warning.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and 10 CIN43

After a first down run by Benson, Fitz hits Henry running a pattern into the sidelines for 10 yards.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and 10 PIT47

Fitz, hits T.J. on the left, sitting, for a about a 7 yard gain. T.J., after the catch, works on picking up five additional yards on the play.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bengals offense

- 16 yards to Henry
- 10 yards to Henry
- 12 yards to T.J.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and 10 PIT35

Fitz, with a ton of pressure from Harrison, steps up into the pocket and hits Henry down the left sidelines for 18 yards.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Review on Henry's last catch

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hummm... I'm not sure.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He didn't have possession.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, Lap says it's complete.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No proof. Play stands. YES!

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

First and 10 PIT17

Fitz, in shotgun, throws to Chad open short, left and picks up nine yards.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Steelers getting chippy.

by Brian B on Oct 19, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second and 1

Fitz, in shotgun, picks up the pass on the left sidelines for 3 yards and a first.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First and G - PIT5

Fitz, in shotgun, throws to the middle left endzone, at the sidelines, a bit too high on Chad for an incomplete.

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bengals reduce deficit, 10-7. NICE NICE NICE

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

OK, here's a thought

Why not keep the offense with up-tempo? Haven’t we done well, with Fitz, when we’re close to the end of the first half b/c we’re in up-tempo, two minute offense?

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by Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs