Andrew Whitworth Scores The Only Offensive Touchdown (By Both Teams) In Sunday's 23-7 Loss To The Steelers

by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 12, 2010 6:00 PM EST in Game Recaps

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 12: Andrew Whitworth #77 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a touchdown pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game on December 12 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

With 10:02 left in the first quarter, the Bengals lined up on first-and-goal at the Steelers one-yard line. Palmer faked a handoff to Cedric Benson, drawing in the entire Steelers defense, including LaMarr Woodley, lined up over the eligible Andrew Whitworth. A typical run formation, Whitworth often lines up as the right tight end to put two, sometimes three offensive tackles on the right side of the line.

Once he saw Carson Palmer dropping back after holding onto the football during the fake, Woodley rushed the passer. Palmer floated the football over Woodley's extended hand into the hands of Andrew Whitworth.

Wait. Andrew Whitworth? Hell yes.

Whitworth easily caught the game's opening score to take a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter.

Whitworth would eventually become the only offensive player to score a touchdown in Sunday's 23-7 loss, with the Steelers scoring three field goals and two touchdowns on Carson Palmer interceptions.

"I've been begging for the ball all year," Whitworth said during a post game interview with Dave Lapham on 700 WLW.

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Palmer's other two TD passes were so much better though....

you got to credit him with dispersing the ball around to different players…

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by Blue Steel on Dec 12, 2010 6:21 PM EST reply actions 4 recs

note about this game

The last two CIn-Pit games at the ketchup plant have featured:
1 tackle eligible touchdown pass
2 pick sixes
1 KO return for TD
11 FGs

Just for the trivia minded.

by david in upstate SC on Dec 12, 2010 10:13 PM EST reply actions

Am I the only one?

Every time I see Palmer on the sidelines after a sorry performance like this (which has been a lot this year) I just want to punch him in the throat. Is it just me, or does anyone else feel this way?
Please get rid of this guy! He is not what we expected anymore. It’s time to move out of the Carson Palmer era.
On the bright side, I was pleased with the defense yesterday. Anytime we get to hit the Rapist that many times is a good day. Way to go Bengals defense…you played your butts off for nothing. You can thank Carson for that loss.

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by Jonathan G on Dec 13, 2010 8:37 AM EST reply actions