Post-game Open Thread: Bengals beat Steelers 23-20. Who Dey! Who Dey! Who dey think gonna beat dem Bengals?
by Kirkendall on Sep 27, 2009 7:21 PM EDT
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What could one possible say right now? How did they pull this off? The Bengals, left for dead in the first quarter, nearly having lost the game in the first three possessions, score 14 points in the final quarter to win the football game 23-20. On the last drive of the game, the offense, largely ineffective, convert two fourth down conversions, the second perhaps being the second biggest play of the game. Palmer hit Brian Leonard out of the backfield. Leonard was hit and started falling a yard short of the first down. He laid his hand on the turf, and propelled himself over the first down marker. Palmer found Andre Caldwell after spiking the football for the game winning touchdown.
We'll talk more about the biggest win Bengals fans have seen in a very long time later in the week. For now. This post is our after game celebration.
Who Dey! Who Dey! Who dey think gonna beat dem Bengals?
Who Dey! Who Dey! Who dey think gonna beat dem Bengals?
Who Dey! Who Dey! Who dey think gonna beat dem Bengals?
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Play of the game?
Aside the touchdown pass to Andre Caldwell, my play of the game is Brian Leonard’s reception on fourth-and-ten that converted the fourth down.
What’s your guy’s play of the game?
Who’s your player of the game?
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by Kirkendall on Sep 27, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Play of the game – Absolutely has to be Leonard’s second effort to get the first down.
Player of the game – Dare I say…Carson Palmer?
by Adam Morgan on Sep 27, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
I just commented on that to my brother right before I logged on here.
That was some smash-mouth football boys!
Who Dey!
This is our year!
by Carsonorbust on Sep 27, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next best moment for me though was when Maualuga came back to the game after getting carted off the field. I turned blue from holding my breath so long.
This is our year!
by Carsonorbust on Sep 27, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leonard's was the most dramatic
but JJ’s pick six was the most important single play
"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"
by obc2 on Sep 27, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i want to say leonard, but i’m inclined to think you’re correct.
you're all posers. i hated bratkowski before it was cool.
by Raging Clue on Sep 27, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you
When he leapt to get the first down I changed my ways. They’re sucking me back in damnit.
Sig lines are for suckas.
by jch24 on Sep 27, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
play of the game
most definitely Joseph’s touchdown. Before that play, the Bengals were getting blown out. Enormous turn around after that play.
Hard to pick a player of the game—would be Joseph, but he got burned on some other plays. Probably Palmer for having no turnovers and organizing 2 excellent 4th qtr drives.
by cokane on Sep 27, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank god!!!!!
That was the best game of the past years… for a second there i forgot about 2005 season
by simonjv on Sep 27, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Biggest win since 2005?
Hellz yea.
I know it’s only the third game of the season and we’re not even in first place. But this could set the season.
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by Kirkendall on Sep 27, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this team has heart and chemistry we all have to admit hasnt been seen for a long time coming from a Bengal team
by Sheffieldbengal on Sep 27, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RE:
Yea. They didn’t give up did they. They fought it out. Another very uncharacteristic thing about the Bengals.
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by Kirkendall on Sep 27, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a marquee win
They didn’t give up, didn’t lay down. Teams in years past would have laid down after that first half.
by Adam Morgan on Sep 27, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Between the way all three of the first games have ended i think i’m going to die by the end of the season
by Sheffieldbengal on Sep 27, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
RE:
Sorry feather, but I’m bringing it up.
We’re one fluke play from being undefeated.
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by Kirkendall on Sep 27, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha that pops in my mind after every win. It really burns me though, the wife is a Broncos fan!
That said, you never know that coming so close against the Broncos and not finishing off that game gave every player a kick up the butt
by Sheffieldbengal on Sep 27, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
love hurts man
This is our year!
by Carsonorbust on Sep 27, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Palmer silences critics-for now
Caldwell is clutch > better than Houshass
St. Louis = Guichec
Bengals show they have the capacity to regenerate their testicles
The Bengals need to use some no huddle in the beginning and middle of the game
by featherman on Sep 27, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Capacity to regenerate their testicles?
Oh man, if I had a super hero power, I wish it was that!
by JohnnyK on Sep 27, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brian Leonard
thank god we kept him. he’s been clutch for the bengals several times this season. he needs to have a home in cincy as long as he plays like this
by palewook on Sep 27, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Brad St. Louis sees the field next week I will be shocked. Tryouts for a long snapper are a must.
by Adam Morgan on Sep 27, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i saw some solid youth football long snappers this afternoon
none snapped it over the punter or placekick holders head.
srsly, St Louis spit the bit. he’d be gone from any playoff caliber organization.
"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"
by obc2 on Sep 27, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally, ESPN shows the Cincinnati highlight
They show none of Pittsburgh’s touchdowns, don’t mention the adversity. Show J Jo’s pick 6 and the last drive.
Talk about how great Leonard’s effort was.
Highlight lasts about 45 seconds.
They point out that the Bengals should be 3-0 if not for fluke in Denver.
Ced was 16/76/1
Now they’re getting into the culture, lauding the attitude after the week-1 shock.
by jsl413 on Sep 27, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ESPN lumping praise on Cincinnati for taking the win
And closing it out
by jsl413 on Sep 27, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think the Bengals win this game if they won the Broncos game.
That loss taught them that they have to play 60 minutes and be desperate for everything regardless of the situation. Long snapper tryout have to start this week, though, that is big liability.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Sep 27, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i’m of that same mind. i think they would’ve folded today if not for the fluke.
you're all posers. i hated bratkowski before it was cool.
by Raging Clue on Sep 27, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW
I give player of the game to Benson, while there were some great individual plays better than any he had, I think his scoring run and a 4.75 average for the day were big.
Play of the game has to be Leonard’s catch. JJ comes in a close second, only because Leonard kept them in the game in the last minute, and JJ kept them in the game in the game earlier in the second half.
by cmick on Sep 27, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Offensive line really played pretty well
Carson threw no picks and only got hit a few times
Penalties disappeared after the first quarter and, lo and behold, good things happened
by jsl413 on Sep 27, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
discipline is coming along, I like that.
This is our year!
by Carsonorbust on Sep 27, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A New Bengals
With -10 yards offense and down by 13 in the 1st, the Bengals of the past would have imploded and lost by 35 (see Cle vs. Bal). They stayed disiplined and kept plugging away. Very big step in the teams maturity.
by smoormandiddy on Sep 27, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
St. Louis mishap might have made us have to go for TD and win as well
by featherman on Sep 27, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
which is why the Redeemer will keep him
"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"
by obc2 on Sep 27, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
steelers fans
soooooooo bitter right now.
by brandone on Sep 27, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We would be too.
If we lost that way, we’d be just as angry. Can’t blame them.
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by Kirkendall on Sep 27, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im enjoying stoking the fire
but they’re pretty pitiful, honestly. not a lot of fight in them, just misery.
"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"
by obc2 on Sep 27, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta go easy on em obc. They’re not used to losing.
This is our year!
by Carsonorbust on Sep 27, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys, I saw it and am going to weigh in later.
I’m at rehearsal right now and my director was kind enough to work around my watching the game on my iPhone. Absolutely amazing heart, grit and toughness. GREAT. WIN. Just wanted to let you all know I’m still with it up here in NE Ohio. ;)
by A Pragmatic Bengals Fan on Sep 27, 2009 7:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Josh-
When you break this game down can you break Carson’s numbers down by quarter? He was nearly perfect in the 4th quarter…
by whodeyla on Sep 27, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good idea, LA
I’ll find out.
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by Kirkendall on Sep 27, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks bro.
I keep track of his rating and percentages during the game and their was a huge jump in the second half obviously…
by whodeyla on Sep 27, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would love to hear what Marvin had to say to the team after the game.
by Adam Morgan on Sep 27, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope it's like this
I’ve decided to end my man crush on Brad St. Louis.
by featherman on Sep 27, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Biggest play:
Leonard’s clutch 4th down conversion
Palmer has been money in the 4th quarter.
The team has to have confidence going into the 4th quarter of any game.
Also, the defense stepped up and stopped the run at the end of the game. In the past, we would have had the ball run down our throats.
by R.F. Mehl on Sep 27, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Palmer has taken a lot of flak in the past regarding his lack of composure in 4th qtr comebacks and he has shown us this year through three games that he has matured by leaps and bounds in that department.
by Adam Morgan on Sep 27, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
also, like i said...
new rule: bengals are not allowed to look at the game clock. they have to pretend there’s 2 minutes left on every drive.
by brandone on Sep 27, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why does brat call so many running plays without a full back?
If you don't live like you wanna, you live like you shouldn't
by trotanoy on Sep 27, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the only way he should do this
is if we’re running 4 wide.
by brandone on Sep 27, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly...it's pointless to run with no FB in normal sets
If you don't live like you wanna, you live like you shouldn't
by trotanoy on Sep 27, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Benson: 76yds, 4.8ypa
when have we averaged more than 4ypa against the steelers?
I’ll take it
by R.F. Mehl on Sep 27, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THANK YOU BENGALS!
Great game and you guys are definitely showing the league that you are not a team to sleep on. 2 big times wins back to back and sitting in 2nd place of the division. You helped out my Ravens very much today.
See you guys in 2 weeks.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Sep 27, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we’ll be nipping on your heals Baltimore. Don’t let your gaurd down.
This is our year!
by Carsonorbust on Sep 27, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All good. I know not too many people like us. Just bring your A game in 2 weeks. You are going to need it after we come out of New England with a 4-0 record and heading back home for you guys.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Sep 27, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i cant believe Flacco is a legit QB
i thought he would have bust’d.
"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"
by obc2 on Sep 27, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
He is looking as good as anyone in this league right now. This guy is the truth and no one thought it was true.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Sep 27, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought he’d flunk out as well, but he is kind of fun to watch and has a ridiculous arm.
you're all posers. i hated bratkowski before it was cool.
by Raging Clue on Sep 27, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I'm not.
I said all throughout the pre-season that you guys are not a team to mess with. I support Marvin Lewis all the way and do not have a problem with the Bengals at all like I do with the Browns and especially the Steelers.
You guys have some serious weapons and have made a huge statement in this league in these 3 short weeks. I look forward to battling your team for the rest of the season for first place.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Sep 27, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOOT!
Really an amazing win from way behind. Nail-biter for sure.
My favorite moment was after the winning TD, and the cameras show a closeup of Hines Ward. What? No smirk? Cheer up, sunshine!!
That’s what I’m talking about!
by UpStateMike on Sep 27, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We don't need an offensive coordinator
Let Carson call the plays.
With the extra dough Mike can buy himself a new personality!!!
If you don't live like you wanna, you live like you shouldn't
by trotanoy on Sep 27, 2009 9:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
or just do what indy does and have brat call in 3 plays and let carson choose.
you're all posers. i hated bratkowski before it was cool.
by Raging Clue on Sep 27, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta give the o-line props for keeping carson on his feet in the 4th qtr. if only the bengals could play the whole game like they play in the 4th qtr.
by tj deouchemanzada on Sep 27, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this should officially shut up anybody who’s ever said that carson can’t pull off the win when it counts.
you're all posers. i hated bratkowski before it was cool.
by Raging Clue on Sep 27, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unbelievable !
Our chestnuts were roasting over an open fire and it looked as if we were going to be blown out…..then we put it all together and pull out the win. Are you kidding me ? Did that really happen ? So many big plays like Leonard’s extra effort and JJ’s pick six to choose from. Seeing Rey Rey hit the field after being carted off shows the character this team is developing. We are rough and tough, and I like it. Carson was THE MAN and carried us in the fourth quarter. This was a true “team win” and gentlemen and ladies, let us enjoy this and many more victories.
by laibach on Sep 28, 2009 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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