Open Thread: Roddy White And The Falcons Beat The Bengals Defense 39-32
by Josh Kirkendall on Oct 24, 2010 4:28 PM EDT
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The roller coaster ride from the first half, to the third quarter back to the fourth quarter tends to take a toll on people with weak heart's. After Cincinnati bombed the first half in such a way that a 24-3 deficit felt like a 100-3, the Bengals offense exploded, with some help from Leon Hall's interception and Adam Jones' 59-yard fumble return for a touchdown. Cincinnati's 22 points gave the Bengals a 25-24 lead in the third quarter before the Atlanta Falcons outscored the Bengals 14-0 in the fourth quarter, giving Atlanta the win.
Even when Atlanta took the game back, the Bengals again lacked execution. Terrell Owens couldn't keep his right foot in bounds on a reception that he had clearly beaten his man that could have led to a touchdown. Cedric Benson lost a fumble that led to Atlanta's eventual game-winning touchdown.
Carson Palmer recorded his best game of the year, recording 412 yards passing and three touchdowns, completing 36 of 50 passes. Jordan Shipley finished with a career high 131 yards receiving on six receptions and an exciting 64-yard touchdown reception in which he wasn't touched until reaching the end zone. Chad Ochocinco exploded for 10 receptions for 108 yards and a franchise setting touchdown.
In the end, the Bengals lost by a combination of Roddy White making one-handed receptions, falling down, for 201 yards on 11 receptions and two touchdowns and the team's overall defense, which allowed 452 yards.
Both the Bengals and Falcons combined for 921 yards.
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My head hurts
this one hurts worse than the Tampa game IMO
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your right we cant
Was not on him this time
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by TennBengalfan on Oct 24, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Want to say one more time
Impressive game. I hope you guys bounce back and win a playoff berth, and many successful years after it. You deserve it.
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We deserve it
but it wont happen, we are cursed
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by TennBengalfan on Oct 24, 2010 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
hope
Seriously, only a few of us imagined that we could fight it out after being behind by 21. Right now, all the offensive weapons were clickin (except caldwell sigh…) and I’m sure we can take it to the dolphins and steelers(needed some ref help to win). Im hopin we make the playoffs because our team does have heart.
Once again, even though Roddy White had a great game and the Falcons played great, much of our first half was killed due to penalties. There were no turnovers except Benson’s when he tried to do too much. We’re improving and hitting our stride. We got this.
I realy hope they don't show this game on NFL replay
I’ll be drawn to it like a moth to the flames. Just because I’m sick.
"They looked far more like they....were trying to screw the football than move it downfield" JungleJohn
Ravins win
"They looked far more like they....were trying to screw the football than move it downfield" JungleJohn
sickening
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by TennBengalfan on Oct 24, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotta love Adam Jones
Doesn’t care about his play, just cares about the loss, my man
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how did Adam Jones play overall?
I know he had a strip and return for fumble.
How did he play the rest of the game.
by Fan in Thick and Thin on Oct 24, 2010 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah that didn't help
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by TennBengalfan on Oct 24, 2010 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
wasn't touched
bad break trying to do too much
"They looked far more like they....were trying to screw the football than move it downfield" JungleJohn
Yep
No playoffs this year, we would have to make an epic run to make playoffs and have a lot of help, but got none today, NFL gave Pitt a win and Buffalo couldn’t hold of the Ravens. So I really don’t know what happens next, i’m really hurt right now
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by TennBengalfan on Oct 24, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
You were expecting Buffalo to hold off the Ravens?
Buffalo?
Granted, I was surprised too, but jeez, I wasn’t holding my breath or anything.
Na i wasn't expecting it
but those are the things we need to make a playoff run
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by TennBengalfan on Oct 24, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
the bengals just find new ways to lose week in and week out
by bengalinflorida on Oct 24, 2010 4:43 PM EDT reply actions
and
inability to sack up and make the damned difference.
\caveat that it appears TO and Adam Jones sacked up
I could sleep when I lived alone.
Is there a ghost in my house?
Nothing about that is different
from the Shula years.
There’s a great chance Marvin Lewis will end his Bengals HC career with a losing record.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Oct 24, 2010 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Since I am always critical of Carson...
I will be man enough to give credit where credit is due. Carson played the best game I have seen in a while, he stepped it up and took control. Unfortunately, whatever can go wrong for this team, continues to go wrong. If this team would learn how to put together 4 quarters of football, we wouldn’t be in these situations.
Our defense got torched and Zimmer didn’t have an answer for Roddy White. Simply embarrassing how one guy was responsible for 2/3 of the offense.
It ain't easy being greasy...
our answer for Roddy was inactive today
Jon JO was sorely missed
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by TennBengalfan on Oct 24, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
it was game time decision for Jon Jo
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by TennBengalfan on Oct 24, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
even so
after his first half performance. I would have let anyone else on the Falcon’s offense beat me other than White. They should have had one guy on the line of scrimage hitting him 5yds in then doubled him outside of 5yds.
"They looked far more like they....were trying to screw the football than move it downfield" JungleJohn
it's really hard to tell
maybe Zim planned for that, but the guys just didn’t execute
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by TennBengalfan on Oct 24, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
then the bengals def. sucks
that is all
"They looked far more like they....were trying to screw the football than move it downfield" JungleJohn
yes they did today
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by TennBengalfan on Oct 24, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
The at least did the first part in the second half, but couldn't figure out how to do the second part.
It ain't easy being greasy...
Got to have a contingency plan in place.
I know he is one of our best players and the game would have been different if he was in there, but we have to adapt. Again, this is another example of those roster spots being so vital for depth. We can’t keep wasting roster spots on guys that aren’t going to play. Not drafting a safety is coming back to bite us. Crocker was getting smoked.
It ain't easy being greasy...
I think Gibril Wilson was our answer to not drafting a safety
but he tore every ligament in his knee
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by TennBengalfan on Oct 24, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
He's not a cover safety...
Him going down was devastating for depth, but he is of the same mold as Crocker and Williams. He’s a run stuffer but not a cover guy.
It ain't easy being greasy...
we dont have a cover safety
the depth at corner back was meant to mask that. it was scary to see the bengals not addressing it in the draft or during camp. nelson is as close as the bengals got to getting a cover safety in 2010.
next season, always next season, we’ll get around to working on that..
"wherever Brad St. Louis is and Shayne Graham is about to be." -R.F. Mehl
When Gibril Wilson is your answer
you have to ask yourself if you know how to ask the right questions.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Oct 24, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Where was Tank and Rey?
I couldn’t see the game but saw the play by play. Neither of them recorded a tackle.
both getting schooled
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by TennBengalfan on Oct 24, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
rey as usual
was in over pursuit mode. in a year or two he might be the player we all hoped for, for now, he tends to get schooled when he tries too hard.
"wherever Brad St. Louis is and Shayne Graham is about to be." -R.F. Mehl
not the D, it was the red zone O
Cost us 10 pts today not being able to score with 1st and Goal from inside the ten, twice! That’s the game fellas
by swebbIL on Oct 24, 2010 4:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
please don't let the D off the hook just because we like Zim
we gave up 24 points at half and 39 overall. Many of those being big plays. Zim is starting to look like he lacks the ability to scheme (like the rest of our coaching staff). Look at what Rob Ryan did to NO today. Preparing a good scheme means everything.
by smoormandiddy on Oct 24, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
ryan got his name on the 2011 head coach list
with that NO game on sunday.
"wherever Brad St. Louis is and Shayne Graham is about to be." -R.F. Mehl
We have lost 3 games by a totall of 13 points.
This is just proof that you have to keep your head in the game for 60 minutes. A couple plays can cost you.
It ain't easy being greasy...
so true
Winning teams are good in the details.
"They looked far more like they....were trying to screw the football than move it downfield" JungleJohn
What happened at half?
Did they seriously strip Brat of the playcalling. The 1st half looked like a typical Brat offense and the second half showed what this team could actually be.
Atlanta Out Played The Bengals
The Atlanta Falcons pretty much out played the Bengals offensively and defensively in the 4th quarter to end the game with a 39 to 32 victory. The Bengals need an aggressive pass strategy in tight situations.
Related Article:
Quick observation here
Has anyone noticed that when Carson throws to Shipley or Gresham the ball is on target, but with chad and t.o it isn’t. Who do place the blame on in those situations??
At least our passing game got on track… too bad the our D didn’t come out and play.
I saw Chad have 2 or thre drops and that is just what I saw. My daughter kept interrupting me.
It ain't easy being greasy...
did you notice that Shipley and Gresham catch everything thats near them too.
"They looked far more like they....were trying to screw the football than move it downfield" JungleJohn
My goodness, Shilpley is a freaking football player. Other than the fumble, Gresham has shovels for hands.
It ain't easy being greasy...
Yeah we had a great draft.
We just need the coaching staff to take it to the next level.
by Throw the ball on Oct 24, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
shovels for hands?
is that good or bad ?
[context says good here. never heard that phrase before]
I could sleep when I lived alone.
Is there a ghost in my house?
so does that mean good or bad?
lol. I really can’t picture what that phrase is trying to mean.
“glue for hands”
“bricks for hands”
one is good.
one is bad.
clearly.
shovel? dunno!
I could sleep when I lived alone.
Is there a ghost in my house?
shipley and gresham
are big pluses in 2010 for this team. if we were 4-2, either one of them could have a chance at offensive rookie of the year, however, playing on cincy and probably ending up on a team that is 8-8 won’t get either of them a chance at the award.
"wherever Brad St. Louis is and Shayne Graham is about to be." -R.F. Mehl
And once again, we do just enough to lose.
Honestly, that’s becoming a recurring theme here. Lose by three to the Browns and Bucs, and a last-minute turnover gives the game to the Falcons. Just enough.
I was scratching my head though. Why did Atlanta not run the clock out at the end of the game? Why did they give the ball back to us? I don’t understand it.
Are u serious.
Pendejo. Cause they knew we wouldn’t score.
by Cal581x on Oct 24, 2010 5:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
But I just thought of a better question:
What can we fix?
What is there to improve on? The defense, at its best, is lights-out and can take on some of the best in the NFL and hold it down to the worst. The defense, at its best, can completely dominate games. The offense, at its best, can explode for 400+ yards and 25 points. The ST, at its best, can hold teams in their own end zone and get great returns on their own.
But here’s the thing: When one of these things shows up at their best, the rest don’t. Consistency is our issue.
And who the fuck kicks an onside at the last minute when it’s obvious you’re kicking an onside?
The penalties and terrible route running
and bad coaching calls. These are all fixable but aren’t happening
by Throw the ball on Oct 24, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Well given how bad their o was burning us, I’d have kicked the onside too, at least we’d have a tiny chance at getting the ball.
I'm not questioning kicking the onside. That had to happen.
I was questioning kicking it so late in the game. They should’ve kicked it sooner, like when Pacman got the TD. That’s when we needed it.
What can we fix?
Stupid Penalties and turnovers in crucial times in games
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by TennBengalfan on Oct 24, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
consistency
playing a whole game would make a huge difference in the outcome.
inconsistency, on the other hand, seems to be our game plan in 2010.
"wherever Brad St. Louis is and Shayne Graham is about to be." -R.F. Mehl
It wasn't just a last minute turnover...
…you guys got so many lucky breaks it killed me. Grimes got that TD and it got called back, and the fumble we had you took for a TD was equally painful. Both teams played well with flashes of insecurity, and the better team came out on top.
I love the Bengals, but we had the game from the first TD…
by TheIronLotus on Oct 24, 2010 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Why can't we score in the Red Zone
Is the play calling too conservative, Is the play too obvious, is it the play or the players. We also missed out on four points after two TD. should we have gone for 2 points when we are have trouble in the red zone.
I had to step away a couple of times, did they go back to huddling in the red zone?
I kept wondering what they were going to do. I didn’t get to see it.
It ain't easy being greasy...
they always huddle up in the red zone
so brat can put in his Red zone packages and personel. They call it the “field goal offense”.
"They looked far more like they....were trying to screw the football than move it downfield" JungleJohn
by featherman on Oct 24, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Yeah, so true.
Of course Brat won’t get fired because they will say we scored 32 points.
It ain't easy being greasy...
Is it sad that I have more faith in Palmer than any of the coaches?
Even Zim at this point? This defense is so inconsistent that I can’t expect a good game from them anymore.
either the offense is on fire or the defense is
both parts of this team can’t seem to play well at the same time
by Throw the ball on Oct 24, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm reminded of a song.
In fact, I’ll do an entire FanPost about it because it’s so relevant to this team.
i'd be much happier with palmer calling the offense than bratt.
palmer seems less likely to get picked when he’s calling the shots. the offense tends to score more when palmer is calling the shots. and generally moves forward when palmer is calling the shots.
when bratt calls the plays, palmer tends to look like any journeyman qb in the nfl.
"wherever Brad St. Louis is and Shayne Graham is about to be." -R.F. Mehl
by palewook on Oct 25, 2010 7:15 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah this game was a great showcase of Palmer
he ran the majority of this game himself out of the no-huddle and look how well we did.
Palmer for OC & QB?……
by Throw the ball on Oct 25, 2010 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
merriman
what are the prospects of the bengals signing merriman?
nil
Mikey has closed down his piggy bank. Now if the Bengals were in contention maybe he would consider improvements. Itt’s realy looking bleak in Bengaldom from here to 2012.
Sorry for being a Debbie downer
"They looked far more like they....were trying to screw the football than move it downfield" JungleJohn
ATL is a very good team
lots of amazing catches and defense plays in this game. wouldnt feel bad about this game if we weren’t 2-4! ATL may be the best team in the NFC.
+1
There are actually a lot of good RBs who might be coming out this year.
How about a Dominant D lineman with first round pick, a RB in the 2nd (or trade up) and then about 10 O linemen and a few WRs later on
Hi fans it Brandon Roy.
And ME.....LaMarcus Aldridge
start with a legit center
im a big fan aramon binns at WR
I don't think we'll pick up a first round RB.
I’ll give Carson another year, other than two games, he’s been pretty spot-on this entire season.
But my draft wishlist is the best of any of these positions available: LG, RG, SLB, FS, C, DE, DT. That’s seven positions, seven rounds.
Hmmm…
Goodbye 2010 season
It was nice while it lasted.
This team isnt good. Isnt GOING to be good. And never was that good.
Bad line play on both sides plus our requisite slow start were quite sufficient to bury the Bengals today. I suspect something similar next week and every week to follow, which is at least ONE phase of the game letting us down (pass game, run game, Defense, o-line, WHATEVER).
Hi fans it Brandon Roy.
And ME.....LaMarcus Aldridge
why would you pass
we need some type of leader on D
Merriman's not a leader.
What’s worse is he’d actually be a step down. Ever since he’s come off the juice, he’s been terrible. I’m all for an upgrade; Merriman isn’t.
With injuries, Merriman would be as useful as Roy Williams
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by Josh Kirkendall on Oct 24, 2010 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Minor nit
no this season was not nice while it lasted. It pretty much sucked from the starting gun.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Oct 24, 2010 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Bengals do have one of the worst defensive lines in the NFL
has Dunlap done jack this year? You cannot be praising the draft if your second round pick does nothing all year.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Oct 24, 2010 6:06 PM EDT reply actions
Hindsight is 20/20, draft is a gamble, 1st round talent in 2nd round, etc., etc.
I’m willing to give him a pass until next year, linemen don’t usually pick it up until around then anyway.
but hey
they saved $200k on scouting that they can invest in…
I’m not sure what. but $200 mther effin k!
I could sleep when I lived alone.
Is there a ghost in my house?
4 in a row?
Against Miami (who played Pittsburgh very well and has only been blown out by the Patriots), Pittsburgh, Indy, and Buffalo?
Knowing our team, we’ll do the opposite.
Are you on meth?
I'm choppin' broccoli.
by DwightWhite's Missing Tooth on Oct 24, 2010 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
You guys ready to give up yet?
"Franco made that play because he never quit on the play. He kept running, he kept hustling. Good things happen to people who hustle."
Answer the question!
The Terrible Towel commands you!
I'm choppin' broccoli.
by DwightWhite's Missing Tooth on Oct 24, 2010 7:09 PM EDT reply actions
Are you ready for the ass kicking you'll get in a few weeks?
Of course you are.
I'm choppin' broccoli.
by DwightWhite's Missing Tooth on Oct 24, 2010 7:09 PM EDT reply actions
The ghost on Myron Cope just tweeted:
“The Bungles are the suck. Double yoi!”
I'm choppin' broccoli.
by DwightWhite's Missing Tooth on Oct 24, 2010 7:11 PM EDT reply actions
Is your big tittied first rounder from last year ever going to play again?
I'm choppin' broccoli.
by DwightWhite's Missing Tooth on Oct 24, 2010 7:11 PM EDT reply actions
much like the Bengals
"Franco made that play because he never quit on the play. He kept running, he kept hustling. Good things happen to people who hustle."
BWWAAA!
I'm choppin' broccoli.
by DwightWhite's Missing Tooth on Oct 24, 2010 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
"Franco made that play because he never quit on the play. He kept running, he kept hustling. Good things happen to people who hustle."
crackheads!
I'm choppin' broccoli.
by DwightWhite's Missing Tooth on Oct 24, 2010 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't blame you for giving up
Your team has.
Your team has no heart. None.
I'm choppin' broccoli.
by DwightWhite's Missing Tooth on Oct 24, 2010 7:14 PM EDT reply actions
Can we have your cheerleaders?
They are not busy this season.
I'm choppin' broccoli.
by DwightWhite's Missing Tooth on Oct 24, 2010 7:16 PM EDT reply actions
Turn your pads in and break out the golf clubs
It’s over, Johnny!
I'm choppin' broccoli.
by DwightWhite's Missing Tooth on Oct 24, 2010 7:19 PM EDT reply actions
I don't know.....
Could you have saved all your big yaps flappin’ about how you swept the division last year, and proceeded to label yourselves the new Kings of the North? (Don’t say the majority of you weren’t riding that broomstick…I really don’t feel like poring over your last 12 months of ceaseless jabbering to prove what you dey already know).
Because WE knew you weren’t and told you. And YOU wouldn’t listen.
And because you opened your big mouths then, imagining yourselves to actually BE something, you now have to face the fact all you did was embarrass yourselves.
Don’t write checks with your mouths that your football team has historically never been able to cash.
Last time you strung together two consecutive winning seasons?
Last time you won the division two years in a row?
Last time you beat the Steelers twice in a season?
Hell…all we heard about last year was how powerful your running attack was, how great Benson is, what a juggenaut you are. Now, I look through your board and I see people calling for Benson’s head, and how Palmer needs to throw, and yadda yadda. So which is it? Powerful juggernaut, or just “NOT?”
Your team has no heart. Your fans don’t know when to shut up. You are finished this year.
You deserve any and every Steeler fan in the world jumping down your throats. Every. Last. One. You created this monster, now don’t whine when your words are shoved right back down your damn throats.
So tired of you guys, so so tired. Enjoy the rest of the season.
Now ban me, like I know you want to.
Because I don’t care about responding. I’ve said my piece. It’s not a two way conversation. It’s me talking, you listening, and I’m only going to spend time saying this once.
Good day.
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by Fifty-Eight on Oct 24, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
just flag em and be done with em
"wherever Brad St. Louis is and Shayne Graham is about to be." -R.F. Mehl
by palewook on Oct 25, 2010 7:19 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Talented Mr. Shipley!
My only positive spin factor is; I plucked Shipley off the waiver wire this morning and started him at WR3! Thanks for the payoff!
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