Open Thread - Bengals @ Texans (Game #8)
by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 2:30 PM EDT
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Game: Cincinnati Bengals (0-7) at Houston Texans (2-4)
Series Leader: Bengals, 3-0
Streak: Bengals have won all three games in the series.
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 2-0. Kubiak (0-0)
Broadcast: CBS (3:05 PM CT): Gus Johnson, Steve Tasker. SIRIUS: 119 (Cin.), 126 (Hou.). XM: 108
(Hou). Direct TV: 713
SB Nation: Battle Red Blog
NFL.com: Game Center
Weather: Hi of 84 and mostly sunny.
Uniform: White
Television Coverage: Very limited coverage. Probably the smallest viewing area of the week. [the 506 TV distribution maps]
Site: We plan on being here.
Status
Bengals
OUT: WR Andre Caldwell (foot), RB Reagan Maui'a (hamstring), QB Carson Palmer (right elbow)
DOUBTFUL: CB Jamar Fletcher (hamstring), LB Corey Mays (ankle), WR Jerome Simpson (ankle), TE Ben Utecht (chest)
QUESTIONABLE: TE Nate Lawrie (back)
PROBABLE: WR Antonio Chatman (ankle), K Shayne Graham (right groin), S Kyries Hebert (ankle), WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (ankle), CB David Jones (knee), DE Frostee Rucker (shoulder)
Texans
OUT: S Dominique Barber (hamstring), WR Andre Davis (finger)
PROBABLE: DE Mario Williams (shoulder)
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Bengals Inactives
Carson Palmer
Jerome Simpson
Andre Caldwell
Ben Utecht
Jamar Fletcher
Corey Mays
Jason Shirley
Andrew Crummy
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Texans Inactives
WR André Davis
S Dominique Barber
LB Xavier Adibi
G Kasey Studdard
TE Mark Bruener
DT Frank Okam
DE N.D. Kalu
T Rashad Butler
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Think we'll do it?
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gotta tell ya...
I’m ALMOST as much a homer as you, so unfortunately, I always think they have a chance.
by Sloppygolf on Oct 26, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea, me too.
But I do think that they’ll win. Texans defense is pretty bad (at least based on the rankings), so it might be the confidence-building game that our offense needs for the second-half of the season.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cowboys offense
Appears worse the Bengals offense against the Bucs.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
True
Plus they don’t have their starting QB.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am concerned about...
Slaton and Walters…….Slaton seems to be a great runner, and we can’t stop them that well, and Walter is going to come back to haunt us, as all old Bengals do.
If we had Palmer, I would be very confident.
by Sloppygolf on Oct 26, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully
The Bengals rushing game can counter that. The Texans rush defense allows 122 yards per game, ranked 22nd in the NFL. We HAVE to improve our 72 yards-rushing per game average. This could be that type of game where Benson breaks out. Perhaps wishful thinking.
I’m really worried how our defense does against Slaton.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saints are running away in the London game against the Chargers
Brees is 28/37, 332 yards and 3 TDs.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chargers closing in.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lions keeping it cloes
With six minutes left, the Lions are only down by five points (22-17). Though the Redskins have the ball and are driving.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Portis just got hurt.
Let’s go Lie Downs!
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skins kick a FG
Up by eight.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chiefs beating the Jets
Favre has three picks — what does that say about us, losing by 12 to them?
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Bengals have had several winnable games this year...
But they do not have the mental fortitude to put a complete game together.
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fourth quarter has been killing us.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a good mid-week piece idea.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or a recipe for having a depressing night...
The 4th Qtr. stats must be brutal – I’d avoid going there, instead, save your sanity.
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hummm...
After last night’s loss to Penn State, and UC having their own self-destructive fourth quarter, I’m not so sure sanity is an option this week. However, I did hear that the Reds might make a contract offer for David Weathers. So all won’t be lost this week, no matter today’s outcome.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That shot of Pryor with his head down on the bench was striking...
He is a hell of a player. I thought it was classy that some of the seniors came back to get him up off the bench. He plays so well that sometimes the fans forget he is true freshman. It was disappointing, mainly because Penn State really isn’t that good. Oh well, OSU will be back next year.
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PSU QB
When the PSU QB (Clark, isn’t it?) brooding and angry on the sidelines because of, supposedly a hit in the head, I didn’t think too highly of him. It took him about 3-4 possessions before he started cheering on his mates.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coin Toss - BENGALS TIME!!
Bengals call tails, the coin toss is tails and the Bengals elect to receive.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Appears to be a lot of open seats at Reliant.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe their fanbase has some demands to be met
Vote Pops in '08. I promise nothing and I'll do it!
by Pops Daniels on Oct 26, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holt takes the kickoff five yards deep into the endzone
…and only returns it to the 15 yard-line.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll detail plays if anyone wants me to.
But you’ll have to speak up.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First Possession and a Texans TD
After Benson runs to the left, stretch-like behind Levi Jones and Reggie Kelly for only a yard, Fitzpatrick on second down is forced to run after looking at his first option and scrambling on his own.
On third down, Fitzpatrick hits Chris Henry on a slant to the right. They spotted it short of a first down.
Then the Texans return a punt for a touchdown.
Bengals losing, 7-0. Go Bengals.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
Another loss folks. A punt return TD for that scrub?
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What do you say after that?
I mean, the Bengals (and Ryan Fitzpatrick!!!), go three-and-out. Punt the ball away and watch Jacoby Jones return the punt 73 yards for a touchdown.
Seriously, what do you say?
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Special teams has allowed 2 TDs this season -- punt block the other against the Titans.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First Bengals play of second possesion
Ball tipped at the line of scrimmage, ball skips across the surface.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Second play
Quick hit to Chad on the left, picking up six yards — three yards all from Johnson after contact.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bengals called for false start on Kenny Watson
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did the Bengals take the entire week off?
What do they do at practice?
by Brian B on Oct 26, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Third and Nine
WOW. Fitzpatrick fired a fastball to T.J. Houshmandzadeh, on the right running a yard beyond the first down marker, turning and picking up 11 yards.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another first down.
After Benson picked up five yards with decent blocking, Fitzpatrick picked up 2-3 yards scrambling — not even sure if he looked for someone. Then T.J. runs to the first down marker again, this time Fitz hitting T.J. in stride and picking up eight yards.
Nice. That’s the 19th first down picked up by T.J.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, Benson!
Even though the Bengals line up in obvious rushing situation (I formation) on first down, Benson bounces outside the edges and runs straight forward. He bounced outside, with the POA clogged. Picked up 12.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Benson looks signable.
He is making quick decisions and running with power. Much better than Perry has been. AND no fumbles.
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"AND no fumbles."
Don’t jinx us Tar! :)
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Texans take time out #1.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
kirkendall
I saw youre worried the Bengals might not be able to sign Benson….. quick change from thinking they ShOUDLNT RE-SIGN him 8 days ago haha….
WHO DEY, fa sho resigning BEnson, WE DEY!!!
by UnoCinco on Oct 26, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Still worried.
Especially if Benson turns around the Bengals rushing offense. Though it would be nice if did that.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
youre freaking me out with this we might not be able to re-sign him jazz
they HAVE TO no questions asked, if they dont i will be sad, but being that it would make Mike Brown look smart, I think he is going to make the extra effort to keep Benson knowing he was “his guy”
by UnoCinco on Oct 26, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll see.
It’s still premature at this point. It was one of those thinking type of things while I was examining available FA for next season.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First downs
On three straight first downs, the Bengals have run the ball.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
End Around
T.J. gets the hand off on end around, picks up nine yards and T.J. RUNS OVER #35 going out of bounds.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Benson picks up a first down, on second effort, after having his ankles wrapped about a yard short
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fitz?
That was a really bad decision.
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Two straight incompletes brings up third down.
First, Fitz floats a pass to Coats who had no intention of turning around — but Coats was held up. Then he skipped a pass to the left after getting hit.
Then the Bengals are called for false start on third down.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How does a WR false start??!?
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Third down and 15... incomplete.. converted FG. Bengals down 7-3.
Fitz in shotgun, with 2 WRs on the left. Fitz drops back, hits Reggie Kelly a mile short of the first down.
C’mon Bratkowski, keep the running game going…
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Play calling.
10 pass plays (eight attempted passes, two Fitz scrambles) for 36 yards in the air and 8 yards on the ground.
5 rushing plays for 29 yards on the ground.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
geez whats on Palmers fuc***g arm?? looks like a Barry Bonds Dath Vader hybrid device?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
geez louise
by UnoCinco on Oct 26, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HATE it.
When they run a commercial after a score, come back for kickoff, and then go back to commercial.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
False start on the Texans... a WR... :)
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's Kevin Walter.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wide OPEN
Schaub fakes the handoff, and hits Andre Johnson wide open over the middle.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice hit by the Duke
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHERE THE FLAG?
On the play, Schaub fakes the pass, sort of rolls to the right and passes back to his left. Daniels picks up the first down. There was definitely a block in the back.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeanty
Slaton goes to the right, while Peko is doubled (which means he’s going backwards quickly). Jeanty, hits Slaton and he stumbled backwards.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NICE
Antwan Odom makes a stop in the backfield on third down.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bengals lined up six on the line
Overloading the right side (from the Bengals POV), and Odom was unblocked.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Odem
He has been the most consistent so far getting in the backfield; Peko getting the double team
by mskiles314 on Oct 26, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bengals have 1:46 to score their first touchdown in the first quarter... of the season.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Offensively.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Play calling.
Other than the 27-yard pass to Johnson to start the Texans drive… they go.
Two passes for nine yards.
Three rushes for three yards.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Benson
After Fitz throws a minimal gain to Housh, running an out pattern only a yard beyond the line of scrimmage, Benson takes the handoff, side steps, and picks up seven yards.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Perry even on the sideline?
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
I was skeptical that Perry was the real problem, I thought the OL had more to do with his ineffectiveness, but Benson is clearly getting yards that Perry didn’t
by mskiles314 on Oct 26, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Third and two
The Bengals line up in shotgun, Fitz rolls out to the right. Chad Johnson, lined up on the right hooks out and picks up the reception on the nice 14 yard pass.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Benson
He makes one cut and goes forward. That’s where I think he differs from Perry, who makes a cut and then stutters.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or studder.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or waffles.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
End of the first quarter.
Fitz: 8/11, 58 yards, 2 rushes, eight yards.
Benson: 5 rushes, 27 yards
Chad: 3 receptions, 27 yards
T.J.: 3 receptions, 20 yards receiving, 1 rush, 9 yards rushing.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bengals also have 102 yards in the first Q.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second and three
Chris Henry was blocking, didn’t realize he was receiving the ball that was intended for him that was nearly picked.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome announcers
They just need to stick to reading numbers and forget the names
by mskiles314 on Oct 26, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Third and Three
Fitz in shotgun, with 3 WRs on the left. Fitz runs up the middle after the middle of the field opens up … plus he was under pressure from the right.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another false start on Stacy Andrews. Damn it.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bengals punt.
After Benson gets minimal gain on a stretch to the left, Fitz hits Kelly over the middle for 5-6 yards. On third down, in shotgun, Fitz rolls out to the left and heaves a pass deep down the middle of the field for Chatman. The defender (Eugene Wilson) had position and nearly picked the pass. Bengals punt.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why do they waste plays by throwing to Antonio Chatman?
Fitzpatrick’s pass was about ten seconds too late.
by Brian B on Oct 26, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bengals went nine plays, converted two first downs.
And still punt.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time for the D to step it up....
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice
Schaub drops back, and then runs forward (like a really slow scramble), dropped by Peko and Thornton.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Beautiful
Green gets the hand off and goes to the left. The Bengals defensive line flow down the line of scrimmage towards the POA. Geathers sealing the edge, comes down the LOS and limits Green to three yards.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Geathers did a good job scraping down the line under control...
unlike Justin Smith.
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On third and five, Schaub in shotgun, hits a wide open receiver running a in… BLOWING away from Leon HAll covering.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Geathers puts a good hit on Schaub.
The QB started running up the middle, Geathers tracks him and nails him at the LOS. Though he got the pass away to Green in the right flats for a five yard gain.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Missed Tackles AAAAAAHHHH!
Ahman Green is so old, he should fall over if hit by a strong wind. Horrible on the part of the Bengals D.
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Especially the tackles.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Green picks up 11.
Pat Sims goes down the line of scrimmage, with his head down, not knowing where the RB is. The line easily pushes him away. John Thornton was pushed backwards, not a factor on the run up the middle.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Missed tackle by JJ.
Johnson picks up the first down after a quick slant.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought the secondary was supposed to be the strength of the team here...
How are the crappy Texans picking them apart?
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sims
Run to the left by Slaton. Sims, about a yard deep into the backfield, while still being blocked, shed off the block, attached his hand onto the RB limiting Slaton’s gain to two yards.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Leon Hall is getting abused.
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice hit by Dexter Jackson
Though Johnson picked up 11 yards on a slant route. JJ covering decent, but Johnson is just too big — blocks him out.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holding not called on Walter.
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Quick pass to Johnson
Quick pass to Johnson, running a quick out route from the slot, picking up five yards.
The Texans are quickly passing the ball. By the time Schaub is on his third step, he gets rid of the ball.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad Spot.
Slaton was not over the line there.
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitch to the left on third and one = first down.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll give the Bengals one thing
Even though they’re missing tackles, guys are taking good shots on their offensive players…
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is a great drive by the Texans..
Why can’t the Bengals ever do this kind of drive?
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NICE
Another pitch (which really scares me). The Bengals secondary came up. JJ made the initial stop at the line of scrimmage.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Third and Three
In shotgun, Schaub hits Anderson (WR) on the left. There wasn’t a Bengals defender within 5 yards of him. Touchdown.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AWFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How does that piece of crap get that open?
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Prabably has something to do with playing the bengals
by mskiles314 on Oct 26, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
About 3 DBs jumped the underneath route.
Leaving him wide open towards the back of the endzone.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
15 play, 91 yards ends in a touchdown.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Schaub: 10/11, 105 yards and a TD.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THis is a game the Bengals could win...
and they won’t because they have NO mental fortitude. Good teams actually make some plays when needed.
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bengals will respond this drive....................
LOL!
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Bengals won't even sniff a prime time game for five seasons after this debacle of a 2008 campaign
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Definitely not next year.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...and that's OK
I really don’t want others to watch our product.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap
We actually gained yards on a RB screen.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW!
A screen that worked! I haven’t seen one of those in years.
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Two plays to Benson
- 14 yard reception on screen.
- 7 yard run.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Caution Flammable!
Don’t look now, the Bengals are on fire.
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by TarZander on Oct 26, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Moving the ball. Two minute warning.
After 21 yards total to Benson, Fitz completes passes to T.J. (5 yards for a first down) and Kelly (13 yards). Two minute warning.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Benson is averaging 5 yards a pop (7 rushes, 35 yards).
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Has 49 yards total.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With those stats
bengals should have more than 3 GD points
by mskiles314 on Oct 26, 2008 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First and Ten - HOU39
Fitz, under center, hands off to Benson, running to the right, makes about three guys miss a tackle, finally twisted down after six yards. Actually it was a really good run.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Second and Four
Fitz,in shotgun, is forced to roll out to the right. With someone pursuing, Fitz runs down the right sidelines for 11 yards and the team’s 10th first down.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First and 10 HOU22
Fitz hits Houshmandzadeh on the left, open with limited underneath coverage in the zone, picks up eight yards. Bengals call their first time out of the half.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully more than a FG too.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second and Two - HOU14 (1:03 left and two time outs left)
Fitz, under center, throws it up down the right sidelines. Chad had the DB, dove with the ball in his hands, and can’t haul in the pass. Jesus. He SHOULD catch that.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought that looked catchable too
It bounced off the fingertips, but his arms were not out
by mskiles314 on Oct 26, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Third and Two
Fitz under center, throws to T.J. running a yard behind the first down marker, going towards the right sidelines. Robinson had a step and should have picked it.
This is only the second time, ALL SEASON, that the Texans prevent a team from scoring a TD in the redzone.
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bengals kick a FG (barely).
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Second thread is up
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by Kirkendall on Oct 26, 2008 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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