Bengals are healthy heading into the playoffs

by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 7, 2010 8:33 AM EST in Injury

If you need proof that Bengals defensive tackle Domata Peko will play, then take note (and solace) that Peko did practice on Wednesday and participated fully -- as did wide receiver Chad Ochocinco. Tank Johnson missed practice on Tuesday and was limited on Wednesday. All things considered, the Bengals are as healthy now as they're going to get. All players practiced in some form on Wednesday.

Peko said.

"This is the best I've felt since training camp," said Peko, who has missed the past five weeks with a bad knee. "I feel fresh. Everyone's out there looking at me and saying, 'Man, look at Peko! Fresh legs, fresh legs.' "

"It'll be good to have some fresh bodies out there this week," said Peko, adding that "I give it up to the Jets for the game they played Sunday night, but Saturday's going to be a whole new deal ... They won round one, but round two's coming up."

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My Dad and I were just talking about this yesterday.

Day after tomorrow the Bengals will have Domata Peko back on the field. A Domata Peko that is coming off of five weeks of rest and will be playing in his first-ever playoff game. You think that young man isn’t going to be ready to knock some heads?

by Craig Conrad on Jan 7, 2010 9:05 AM EST reply actions

i have a feeling the jets’ run offense will be quite surprised.

i'm going to go america all over your ass!

by Raging Clue on Jan 7, 2010 10:56 AM EST up reply actions

I’m not too thrilled about Sims being out of the DT rotation, but I think Peko and Tank will be solid. Hopefully the two headed terror of Smith and Harris play out of their minds this month.

by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Jan 7, 2010 2:31 PM EST reply actions