Cedric Benson Records Over 100 Yards Rushing Against The Cleveland Browns

by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 27, 2011 5:45 PM EST in Stats

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 27: Cedric Benson #32 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs the ball upfield during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium on November 27, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Browns 23-20. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

Earlier this week we made it a point to feature Cedric Benson as a critical component for Cincinnati's playoff run this year. Jason Garrison wrote it as the team's top key for victory this weekend against the Cleveland Browns while the gorgeous Josh Kirkendall labeled Benson as this week's fantasy football sleeper of the week. And Benson exploded out of the gate during Cincinnati's 23-20 win over the Cleveland Browns.

Soon after Cleveland opened the game with an 82-yard touchdown drive, the Bengals took to the field with Cedric Benson sporting an aura of anger, determination and that fierce competitiveness. After all this is the Cleveland Browns. The same team that Benson has worn down for over 100 yards rushing and at least a rushing touchdown in consecutive games dating back to December 19, 2010.

In the first quarter on Sunday, Benson posted 64 yards rushing on nine carries including a 16-yard touchdown run towards the end of the first quarter to tie the game at seven. Granted the most important run in the first quarter on fourth and goal from the one-yard line came up inches short, Benson was Cincinnati's only effective option running the football posting 106 yards rushing (with Cincinnati passing the football a lot in the second half) for a five-yard average.

It's the third consecutive game that Benson surpassed 100 yards rushing against the Browns and the fourth 100-yard rushing game in his six career meetings against the Browns as a Bengals running back. It's also the third game this season that Benson has posted over 100 yards rushing, with the first against the Browns in week one and the second against the Bills in week four.

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But it doesn't work on short down situations

Great effort today in the first half, especially.

by wiseking on Nov 27, 2011 5:50 PM EST reply actions

agree

Benson had a good game but I still question the utility of a ‘between the tackles’ back who can’t find a way to fall forward for a one foot gain.

by goffchile on Nov 27, 2011 6:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

What Benson does a little too much at the goal line...

is try to slice and dice underneath the linemen and that’s what killed us on the first goal line stand by the Browns today. If he goes over the top of the linemen then he would have been in the end zone easily.

by dstacify on Nov 27, 2011 8:28 PM EST up reply actions

Honestly Benson wouldn't get another shot at 3rd and 1 or 4th and 1

If I was calling plays. I thought it was a horrible play call at the time and still do. Benson has Always struggled in those situations.

If another situation arises like that give me Brian Leonard, Cedric Peerman or even Chris Pressley with Peko at FB. Anything other then Benson, IMO.

by C1ncy4Life on Nov 27, 2011 8:48 PM EST up reply actions

Was thinking Leonard would've been the guy to get the call on that carry.....

he always manages to get the tough yards and fall forward, rarely ever losing yardaged when he carries.

by The Van Buren Boys on Nov 28, 2011 8:24 AM EST up reply actions

Anybody watching

The pats eagles game? Welker just had a megatron/gresham td actually called a td

by SCbengalsfan on Nov 27, 2011 6:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions

No, but I'll be watching it on NFL rewind tomorrow then

Not surprised though as everyone knows the refs love the Patriots :O

by C1ncy4Life on Nov 27, 2011 8:49 PM EST up reply actions

Look for it

It probably won’t even get talked about

by SCbengalsfan on Nov 27, 2011 9:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Say all you want...

Benson is a key factor for the Bengals to win,,,, any game. The Bengals aren’t the only team to not score on 4th and goal from the 1 yard line this season! It, IMO, was he right call by the coaching staff that unfortunately was unsuccessful!

I represent the Bengals of Cincinnati with extreme passion and prejudice and make no apologies for it!

by Law1951 on Nov 28, 2011 10:26 AM EST reply actions

Agree that was right call to go for........

being a potential playoff team, this won’t be the last time we run into this situation and we should be able to win more of these than we lose. I think we have to give the Browns D-Line credit too, they played a pretty tough game. Taylor and Sheard are pretty tough for being rookies, luckily Dalton was able to beat them because of how mobile he is.

by The Van Buren Boys on Nov 28, 2011 10:35 AM EST up reply actions

I like what Benson has done for us since he's been here...

and I agree he should be a big part of our offense but has kind of taken a back seat to Dalton and Green this season. However, that goal line stand by the Browns in this game was a perfect example of why I want them to go out and get Michael Bush this offseason in free agency. Can you imagine them keeping us out of the end zone if Bush was the RB in that situation?

by dstacify on Nov 28, 2011 4:02 PM EST up reply actions

I understan

Everybody says we need to get this guy or Forte. But i like to think there is a cetain chemistry that goes with the makeup of a team, and the O-line really seems to be in step up mode when Benson is running the ball consistently. I just think they have super chemistry and you just don’t get that with every offense.

What is really good is the run game is not a frustrating endeavor like it was last year with ol what’s-his-name as OC, and what’s-his-face at QB!.

I represent the Bengals of Cincinnati with extreme passion and prejudice and make no apologies for it!

by Law1951 on Nov 29, 2011 12:23 PM EST up reply actions