Victory Thread: Cincinnati Bengals (4-1) 17, Baltimore Ravens (3-2) 14
They did it for Zimmer. The Bengals defense held when it counted and gave Carson Palmer a chance with just over 2 minutes left in the game. After a series of penalties and catches and runs, including a 4th-down scramble by Palmer, the Bengals found pay dirt as Palmer hit Andre Caldwell for the game winning touchdown. There would be no Flacco heroics this week, as a last-ditch Hail Mary fell into Leon Hall's breadbasket for the game-ending interception.
This win has to go out to defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer. After losing his wife this week, the man dove into work and coached the Bengals defense to victory. Here are some numbers that are very telling about the game this week:
- Time of possession - Bengals: 34:19, Ravens: 25:41.
- Rushing yards - Bengals: 142 yards, Ravens: 82 yards.
- Passing yards - Bengals: 261 yards, Ravens: 175 yards.
- Total yards - Bengals: 403 yards, Ravens: 257 yards.
What does that say about the Bengals defense and offense against a top-ranked defense and top ranked offense? Cedric Benson and the offensive line made plays all day, keeping Carson Palmer on his feet and opening holes. Benson, though, may have had the play of the game when he spun out of a tackle in the backfield and out-sprinted the Ravens secondary for over 20 yards into the end zone.
Chad Johnson had 7 catches for 94 yards, and Chris Henry is finally getting some chances, making 3 catches for 92 yards, including a 73 yard bomb, good for the Bengals' longest play for scrimmage this year. Daniel Coats dropped 2 touchdown passes - but let's stay on positives. Benson had multiple 10+ yard runs, averagin 4.4 yards on 27 carries. Guys, I know we love the pass and hate seeing bad runs, but when our running backs get 21+ carries in a game, we simply win.
And we won today. Joe Flacco's longest play from scrimmage was a result of bad tackling and Ray Rice making a great play happen. But Flacco hit no one down field. Ravens backs had only 18 carries for 4.6 yards per carry. The Bengals defense allowed only 8 points, and had 2 key take aways to end the game and keep points off the board. Our cornerbacks have certainly made a case for themselves as one of the best in the league.
One update: Cedric Benson now leads ALL NFL rushers in yards since last December. Wow.
Feel free to discuss other key points here, and look for a full recap later tonight.
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No doubt. This win if for Mike Zimmer and his family.
by California Bengal Fan on Oct 11, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good game
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Oct 11, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Malor, Stay Classy!
This is our year!
by Carsonorbust on Oct 11, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Either the AFC North sucks or we are a pretty good team.
I prefer to believe the latter is true.
by MrBungle on Oct 11, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Coats just needs to not be used as a pass receiver.
by jsl413 on Oct 11, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's gotta be a way he can improve his hands
His blocking is good. Improve the hands, and he could be a real asset.
by California Bengal Fan on Oct 11, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
coates has never been a receiver
whoever put him on the field as one needs to docked a game check.
by palewook on Oct 11, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chase?
I wonder if Carson will lose his faith in TE’s recieving by the time Coffman get in to play. I’d like to think he would have made those catches
by Manpaw on Oct 11, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
chase has to be one dumb farm hick
as bad as we need his hands, he cant wrap his mind around our blocking schemes?
by palewook on Oct 11, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah something is wrong that's for sure
My favorite quote from Hard Knocks was TE coach watching film and simply sayss " Chase what the fuck were you thinking…" I still laugh thinking about it
by Manpaw on Oct 11, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally a different feeling
In years past I would have joined this team and thrown in the towel when things looked bleak but i’m starting to believe this really is a different team. They never give up ever!.
Cudos to the defense for sticking it out and stopping people when it count. My prediction for Carson is he’s in the talk for the most clutch 4th quarter QB in the NFL by the end of this season
by Manpaw on Oct 11, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
eat it ratbirds
hate you with a passion that was reserved for the old browns. then you stole them. eat the loss. chew on it. swallow it.
by palewook on Oct 11, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As James Garner says....
…it’s best not to taper off….
by TheWalrus1971 on Oct 11, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wasnt posted on a ravens forum trolling for hate
its posted on a bengals forum. if you aint a bengals fan, go home.
by palewook on Oct 11, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
there’s a classy way to win and that wasn’t it. baltimore is by far a better fan base to play against than either pitt or cleveland. it was a good game. heartbreaker for the ravens, but it’s not like we dominated to the point of acting like that. don’t give bengals fans a bad name.
by brandone on Oct 11, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
stop trolling
you arent the moral compass of all things printed on the net or the voice of the bengals.
by palewook on Oct 11, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree w/ the Steelers/Browns comments
They are a pretty difficult group to deal with over at Baltimore Beatdown. other than a few name callers here, most of the guys we’ve met from your Jungle are decent and knowledgeable as well as reasonable football fans. Hate to lose but you certainly deserved to win today.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 11, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry, those comments don’t represent all of us. You guys played us tough. See you in Cincinnati in not too long.
This is our year!
by Carsonorbust on Oct 11, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone needs to publish the locker room speech Lewis gave after the loss in Denver.
by MrBungle on Oct 11, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"...Ohh, this is the big one. You hear that Elizabeth? I'm comin' to join you honey!"
Cardiac Cats!!! 400+ yards Offense. The first 100 yard rusher against Baltimore’s D in over two years. 257 yards on D. The best game the Bengals have played so far.
Yes, there were mistakes, but right now, who cares!!! I need my heart medicine LOL
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we've rushed for 100 yards the most on the ravens in the history of the ravens
we’ve done it 3 x. only happened 12 other times.
by palewook on Oct 11, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Benson was one HELL of a find!!!
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know chi-town is wondering
where in the hell was this guy when we drafted him
by palewook on Oct 11, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who dey
Sitting in a bar in pittsburgh. Folks clapped when they saw the final. Not sure what that means but I know I’m happy
by goffchile on Oct 11, 2009 4:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
the enemy of my enemy is my friend
burgh hates the ravens like we do
by palewook on Oct 11, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Best part...
Was after getting laid out by Ray Ray, Chad getting up and going after Ray. No doubt he would’ve gotten murdered by him(or his posse) but the fact that he didn’t back down brought new respect from me about him.
by WhodeySam on Oct 11, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we love ocho even tho he fumbled
CB85
by TennBengalfan on Oct 11, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't go that far
he’s still a nut LOL
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was stripped
fumble is more of you’re a clutz or have no hands.
strip is you got overpowered or owned for not holding onto the ball tight enough.
by palewook on Oct 11, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just chalk it up to Ed Reed being the best defensive player in football
by Kabash on Oct 11, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think so, it is a debatable point however
by Kabash on Oct 11, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate both teams
but Ed Reed is the best Safety in the league
by Hoit214 on Oct 11, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
personally, i fear ed reed more than troy.
i'm going to go america all over your ass!
by Raging Clue on Oct 11, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ed reed owns the bengals
always makes 2 huge plays a game against us.
he so good you hate that he’s not on your team. damn he’s good. couple more years playing like he has been, he’s a lock for the hall of fame.
by palewook on Oct 11, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well i still love that nut
CB85
by TennBengalfan on Oct 11, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know
standing up to ray… love the passion
CB85
by TennBengalfan on Oct 11, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was the highlight of the game :)
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where is tim?
he usually hates on ocho
CB85
by TennBengalfan on Oct 11, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats on beating us real bad
The score may have been close, but you guysw won both sides of the ball today, shutting down our offense and pushing our defense out of the way. I was at the game and left w/ just over two minutes to go. I said to my friends that I thought we would win and if so, then let’s get a head start on the traffic. However, if Cincy could drive 80 yards with the game on the line and score, they deserve to win. They did and you certainly outplayed us all game long.
We’re here to take our pounding, but we are in mourning, so take it easy on us. You have now won four times in the last seconds of a game and after a while it is no longer lucky, but a mark of a good team. Good luck to your guys and take care here on Cincy Jungle. See you in a few weeks!
Ouch, this one hurts bad.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 11, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You Dey........
( I never thought I would utter those words)
R.I.P. Tony Fein
May God watch over you wherever you are now and may you be in a better place. We will never forget you!
by Baltimore Warrior on Oct 11, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we really did dominate the whole game
we shot ourselves in the foot several times
CB85
by TennBengalfan on Oct 11, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One might say...
we “snapped” ourselves in the foot…
by TheWalrus1971 on Oct 11, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and dropped and jumped and fumbled
CB85
by TennBengalfan on Oct 11, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
--Rexx - ur one classy guy))
I’m from Cincy but now live in Columbia , Maryland just 20 minutes from Baltimore. Hats off to the Ravens! Now I have bragging rights at staff meeting on Tuesday ))
by T.. on Oct 12, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cleveland pulled one out, today
But "QB Derek Anderson suffered from some drops, but on the game he was just 2-of-17 for 23 yards and an interception. " They’re probably happy we beat Modell’s team, too
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That is some Jamarcus Russell-esque numbers
by Kabash on Oct 11, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or dare I say David Klingler-esque
Sig lines are for suckas.
by jch24 on Oct 11, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or Akili-esque
:-)
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well played sir
Sig lines are for suckas.
by jch24 on Oct 11, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you believe that
three of the four AFC North teams won, and none of them was the Ravens!? Ouch.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 11, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he and B St Louis should do lunch.
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should just run the Wildcat with Josh Krebbs at QB.
That’s just ridiculous.
by IFChris on Oct 11, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree..sort of
Cribby was a QB at Kent St it is a wonder they don’t try him as an actual qb
by Hoit214 on Oct 11, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I looked at highlights expecting a mudbowl or lots of wind.
There was nothing wrong with the weather. That’s just awful. At least hit the rb a few more times.
by CincyRed on Oct 11, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ouch that was a fugly game
so bad, cleveland fans had to be struggling to cheer about any of it until the it ended.
by palewook on Oct 11, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Knocked me out of my Suicide Pool
Thought taking the Bills over the hapless Browns was a lock! Ouch.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 11, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was talking to a Browns fan friend
on the phone during the last minute or so of the Browns game. He was just laughing the whole time, and said “At least we won’t go winless.”
There was no cheering.
My fantasy football team this year? Lippincott's Shorts
by cesarhernandez on Oct 11, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brad St. Louis
I am surprised more people aren’t saying, like I am, that this guy will not be a Bengal by next Sunday.
by Hoit214 on Oct 11, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We're all calling for his head.
He needs to be cut now.
by jsl413 on Oct 11, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want the blogger Bradgirl
to recant her giberish about her guy BSL
by featherman on Oct 11, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He shouldn't be a Bengal
by Tuesday. I was surprised he wasn’t cut last week, and the week before that, and the week before that….
My fantasy football team this year? Lippincott's Shorts
by cesarhernandez on Oct 11, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His play is messing with Graham's mind, too.
Don’t know him, wish him well — but the guy has GOT to go
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's like he's trying to get the Bengals to cut him
but they wont
by featherman on Oct 11, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There has got be a better long-snapper out there
As we say at work when a loser catches a break, “He’s got have pictures.” LOL
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was just saying this exact thing to a friend earlier.
BSL’s play is not only atrocious but it is affecting Graham’s mental state on FGs as well. Lack of confidence on his part and nervousness whenever there’s a kick is not good.
by Adam Morgan on Oct 11, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go For Two?
The situation is absurd. St. Louis should should have been gone after the Pittsburgh game, if not earlier I just don’t buy the notion they can’t find someone else.
A likelier explanation is that Mike might have to lay down some bonus money to get an acceptable substitute. Only he could think its a good idea to franchise the place kicker, then refuse to come up with an acceptable snapper.
Did anyone else think we should have gone for two on the last PAT? If I recall the rules correctly, Baltimore could have tied the game had they run back a bad stap all the way.
by NCC on Oct 11, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In case of FG
Just before the Cincy score it was 14-10, Ravens. When the Bengals scored they went up 16-14, then kicked the PAT to make it 17-10. If they’d failed to make the 2 point conversion, then a Steelers FG would’ve won it. My guess is they went for 1 so Pittsburgh had to tie it up or score a TD.
However, I do believe the rules are such that if they had gotten the ball on the 2 pt try (say, from a bad snap) and taken it back, they would indeed score 2 points from it.
by Rocket_Man_G on Oct 11, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder who sits next to himon the plane ride home
got to be tough when it’s all mental
by featherman on Oct 11, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think this was his last game
CB85
by TennBengalfan on Oct 11, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's got to be
Again, i know it’s mostly mental for SBL at this point, too but he’s paid entirely too much money to need a sports psychiatrist. Get him therapy when he’s sitting at home.
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
It sucks, he was the man for awhile, but at this point it has to be something like 95% mental 5% muscle memory. They did work out a couple guys throughout the week, so lets see what happens this week.
by Hoit214 on Oct 11, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually like Brad ST Louis and so does the players
If you watched after every bad snap he’d put his head in his hands or put his head down and some one( Rey Maualuga and Shayne Graham for example) has come over and told him next play or good try. I do think he needs to be removed from the roster but I hope he can stay close to the organization or atleast be picked up by either the UFL, CFL,AFL or a desperate team in NFL.
"There's no substitute for guts."
-- Paul "Bear" Bryant
by cincyboy on Oct 11, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
alternative isn't exactly rosy either
He’s definitely a liability. However, the big question is are the alternatives better in the short term.
They’ll be bringing a guy in off the street who 1) was not good enough to land a job at the beginning of the season, 2) has been sitting at home, and 3) has no timing or rapport with Huber and Graham.
I imagine they have to get a young guy, put him on the practice squad for a few weeks and make the switch as soon as he’s realistically a better option than St. Louis.
by JHarmann on Oct 11, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
off the street is good for the bengals
Crocker, Benson, Fosci, Dhani Jones etc….
CB85
by TennBengalfan on Oct 11, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good points
Excellent points. But SBL’s blunders have got to stop. i don’t ever remember a streak of snaps like he’s had this year. This is where good coaching will come in. If he stays a good coach should slap the sh_t out of the guy tomorrow, pick him and ask him what’s wrong.
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"pick him 'up' "
my bad
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How can anyone NOT be a better option than St. Louis right now? What’s the worst that could happen? They bring a guy in and he botches snaps? St. Louis already does that and has clearly lost his mental edge. It’s well worth a risk to give someone else a shot.
by bodacio on Oct 11, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My player and Play of the game
goes to Ced B and his TD run
by featherman on Oct 11, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep
and give another game ball to Ocho for putting his life on the line against Lewis :-)
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My player of the game is:
Ray Lewis for being a future HOFer and still laying that hit
by Hoit214 on Oct 11, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHO DEY!
Outstanding football!! The German’s in my neighborhood probably think I’m crazy since there isn’t any “football” games on tonight! Cardiac Cats is right!
Now, Cut StLouis NOWWWW!! He nearly lost us the game again. What if we could have only gotten into FG range? Those three points he helped miss, sure would have been nice to have. Gotta go in a new direction and let them practice all week!
Here’s to you Zimmer!
by DUVols on Oct 11, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
defensive statement
Take away one blown tackle (that resulted in a long TD) the defense was near flawless and pitched a shutout.
by JHarmann on Oct 11, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Broncos
anyone watching this game? Their uniforms look like dijon mustard and I think they actually look better than their current ones.
by Hoit214 on Oct 11, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do the players have Mullets under their helmets?
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice touch
He coached a hell of a defensive performance today under a terrible burden. Give him the ball with all our prayers.
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the O-line
was supposed to be terrible this year (and I certainly had my doubts), but for the most part they’ve risen to the occasion in pass protection, and would now have to be considered better than average in run-blocking.
by Mr. X on Oct 11, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh yes
this was their best game yet. Only 1 sack allowed today
by Hoit214 on Oct 11, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And opened up holes for most of the game.
Cedric only got about 40 yards himself, the other 80 were a result of good blocking.
by jsl413 on Oct 11, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can you imagine
how good the running game’s going to be when big tits gets in there?
by brandone on Oct 11, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I lol'd at "bigtits"
Is that his official nickname here? If so, I like it.
Sig lines are for suckas.
by jch24 on Oct 11, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like staypuff for his nick
but knew who you meant. those floppy titties are going to the grave with all of us. not an image you can ever wipe out of your mind.
by palewook on Oct 11, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of O-line
any word on Palmer’s left hand?
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 5:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sprained left thumb
I’m sure he’ll not be sidelined by it since he played with it today…
by whodeyla on Oct 11, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good news!
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good day guys im out
Love You Zimmer! Who Dey
4-1 first place, that sounds good to me
CB85
by TennBengalfan on Oct 11, 2009 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats, from a browns fan
I’m not a supporter of Cincy but I’m happy for your success and shaking up our division this year. Keep up the good work
by Rocland on Oct 11, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They just showed Marvin awarding the game ball to Zimmer on CBS
Very cool scene in the locker room. Who Dey!
by Adam Morgan on Oct 11, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I missed this
If anyone can find a link online please post it! I’ll be watching espn highlights tonight so hopefully they’ll show it then.
by AJackson on Oct 11, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There will be a video on youtube at some point I'm sure
by jsl413 on Oct 11, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nfl tends to pull nfl clips down from youtube
even if you have 10-15 seconds of their stuff.
by palewook on Oct 11, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully it'll be on SportsWrap, etc.
I’d like to see it too.
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And When All Is Said and Done
May God bless Zimmer and his children during their time of mourning. A moment of silence, please…..
As I recall from “Hard Knocks”, his wife sent the defense Brownies because she thought Zimmer had been too hard on them at practice. Nice touch.
Who Dey
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 6:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats from a Ravens fan
Even though you did well against us I always enjoy good defense being played and the Bengals certainly played that today. You guys definitely found a gem in Ray Maualuga. While cringing I’ll admit its kinda nice to see another team in our division rise to the occasion. I guess you guys can finally start the “Who Dey” chants again, lol. Congrats again.
"We don’t have any rearview mirrors in our car,"- John Harbaugh
by purpleonblack86 on Oct 11, 2009 6:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
here's hoping y'a
"I have found me a home"
by obc2 on Oct 11, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
y'all beat the Steelers
"I have found me a home"
by obc2 on Oct 11, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha, actually we never stopped the Who Dey chants.
This is our year!
by Carsonorbust on Oct 11, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From CBS Sports
“the Ravens, quite simply, did not come close to dominating. They were limited to one offensive touchdown after averaging 32.5 points in their first four games, and the defense yielded 403 yards — including 142 on the ground.”
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just wanted to drop in and......
Congratulate all of the players for pulling out this victory after such a sad weekend.This games for you Zim.God bless you and your family.WHO-DEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Who-DeyWilloughby on Oct 11, 2009 6:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe I was wrong!!!!
This team probably could win the rest of it’s games on last second heroics. That’s 5 games, that they did this. It’s amazing that a team can do this. The bungles are now the BENGALS AND THEY DESERVE THE RESPECT THEY EARNED!!!!!! That D is so awesome!!! ZIM, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY . YOU DESERVE THIS AND MUCH MORE!!!!!!!! YOU DESERVE MORE THAN THE GAME BALL!!!!
by WHYUS!! on Oct 11, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
18 years of mike browns leadership
can not be forgotten by everyone b/c of 5 games.
by palewook on Oct 11, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel your pain!!!!
After this game, don’t you think you can jump on the bandwagon??? I can!!! I have been the most harsh credict of MB. Just ask anyone on this forum!!!!! I hate him, truly. But you have to give credit where credit is due!!! This team does not give up,Unlike teams in the past. I know MB still owns the team, but he doesn’t own their spirit!!!!! Like most teams in our situation, 1 or 2 years then start over, because of MB. Let us believe and be proud!!!!! DAMN YOU!!!!!!! WHO DEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by WHYUS!! on Oct 11, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we owe this season to zimmer
without his defense, this is just another season of mike brown’s coupon clipping generic product on the field.
by palewook on Oct 12, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just re-watched Henry's Catch
That kid can fly. But he’s young. He kept looking back for his defenders. Chris, look forward and run like hell. You are fast enough. Blow them away and score a TD next week.
No matter where you're at, there you are
by cincyblue on Oct 11, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
slim could have had an ok career
until his multiple arrests. he’ll never get out marvin’s doghouse. only reason he’s still in town is mike brown. and marvin grudgingly allows slim limited playing time.
by palewook on Oct 11, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chad's After Game tweets
“i had fun today, Ed Reed ain’t human, dude is an alien, he is f ing awesome out there, they got a great defense!!
Beautify game, Ray knock my head off, all part of the game, I love my big brother Ray Lewis, hope you all enjoyed thee event !!!!!"
by palewook on Oct 11, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Got to respect Chad for who he is
This is why you got to respect Chad. Despite his helmet being knocked off and despite probably a questionable late hit, Chad took this as part of the game. That’s my man. He’s back as Palmer’s favourite target. Remember to tuck that ball in. We’d hate to see you have butter on your fingers.
by Richard L on Oct 11, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES
We actually have some serious credibility, NFL Network is given us props.
Im shocked.
by Braveslax1012 on Oct 11, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marvin on Brad St Louis:
"I think it is a little bit mental, and I’m glad we were able to come through it in the end again today. We’re working hard with him and just trying to help him to deal with it. We’ve got confidence in him. Yeah, last week we looked at some other guys, but that’s just what you do. You look at some other guys. You go with what you know and what you expect. He’s a great professional and pro, and we’re going to keep hopefully helping him with technique and some things, just the things we’re trying to do."
by Adam Morgan on Oct 11, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rivers
OK, looking at the stats, couldn’t watch this game. Two quetions:
1. Will Simpson and Coffman ever see the field?
2. Where was Rivers? Our leading tackler didn’t record a single one?
by mskiles314 on Oct 11, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got back from Baltimore
Sat as high as one could be in the East End Zone – watched Carson move them down the field for the winning score. Ravens fans were actually pretty nice – but they complained about the “calls” at the end of the game. Still, a great day for a win! Who Dey!
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Oct 11, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AFC North is officially a 3 horse race
Congrats on the win. I’ll be honest i wasnt sure what to make of the win against the Steelers, but youve cemented your ambitions with the win today.
Cant argue with the numbers, 4-1, 3-0 in the division, 1st in the AFC North
You guys now well and truly dictate the pace of the division until the Steelers and Ravens 2.0 games.
Kinda bittersweet right now. Good luck with the rest of the season, stay healthy for the second games. Much better viewing when both teams are 100%
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Steeler_ on Oct 11, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks. I have to say you guys still look nasty, but in a scary good way. We’ll see you in Pitt!
This is our year!
by Carsonorbust on Oct 11, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m especially glad to see the Bengals win this week. While they played a solid game, you have to admit…Brad St. Louis is killing us!!!! Man…I hate to even see them try to kick a field goal or extra point anymore. Special thoughts & prayers going out to Coach Zimmer & Family!!!! Hang in there Coach.
by redrider711 on Oct 11, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats on the win!!!
What an exciting game, hats off to you guys.
Don't question my fandominium.
"the notorious D.I.B."- samdaman
by dolphinsinbuffalo on Oct 11, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marvins' right
It is in St. Louis’ head. He’s thinking too far ahead…worrying about what he’s going to do after the snap or he’s thinking too much about it instead of just doing it! Hey Marvin! I can help! Seriously!
by redrider711 on Oct 11, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he's a 10 year vet
i think he’s out of excuses
"I have found me a home"
by obc2 on Oct 11, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a game
The Zimmer’s deserved this.
This team is one that people can be proud of. They play hard and never give up.
This is what happens when you string together some good drafts and get good personel (including coaches).
WAY TO GO BENGALS!!!! WHOOOOOO DEEEEEEYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi fans it Brandon Roy.
And ME.....LaMarcus Aldridge
by Derftron on Oct 11, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One fluke play from being 5-0
First time I shot her, shot her in the side.
Hard to watch her suffer, but with the second shot she died...
by btcoop71 on Oct 11, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let’s just call it a well-earned 5-1
This is our year!
by Carsonorbust on Oct 11, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*4-1 I mean
I’m not trying to get ahead of myself
This is our year!
by Carsonorbust on Oct 12, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you kicked our asses flat out. rays hit was a rookie move and hurt his team.
by raven on Oct 11, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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