Week 10: Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals
All stories concerning the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Cleveland Browns.
Boomer offers Dalton and Bengals advice
Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason offers some advice for Andy Dalton and the team's coaching staff. "If I'm Andy Dalton, I have to re-establish who I am on this team," he said. But Boomer has had his fair share of awful games.
Bengals vs Browns Pro Football Focus grades
We take a look at the Pro Football Focus scores from Thursday's game against the Cleveland Browns.
Geno Atkins with beautiful Atkins-like play (GIF)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins suffered a minor knee injury on his surgically repaired knee Thursday Night. But before that, he had a very Atkins-like tackle against the Browns.
Did this third down failure set the tone?
We hate using one play, out of 70-plus, to simplify and encompass an entire game but this is close. The Cleveland Browns controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides, and they dominated on this third down play.
Lewis is confounded
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis admitted that he is confounded about the team's complete lack of production in primetime games. In truth, they just suck against good teams.
Jeremy Hill: "Browns were worse than I thought"
We're not exactly sure what game that Bengals rookie Jeremy Hill participated in, but at the end of the day, he wasn't very impressed by the Cleveland Browns.
Offensive and defensive snap count
Taking a look at the snap distribution by the Bengals offense and defense during Cincinnati's 24-3 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
ESPN Stats and Info on Dalton performance
It was the 486th game in which a Bengals quarterback threw at least 25 passes. Of those, Dalton's effort on Thursday ranked last in completion percentage and 485th in yards per attempt.ESPN Stats and Info
PFF Refocus: Bengals vs Browns
Postgame recap by Pro Football Focus with good and bad scores.
Terence Newman: The Bengals are not mature
The veteran cornerback reflects that Cincinnati doesn't have a roster that knows how to respond when faced with on-field adversity.
Iloka: Something goes wrong and some guys fold
Bengals safety George Iloka is quickly becoming a fan-favorite for two reasons: 1) his impressive improvement is making him one of the team's better defensive players and 2) his honesty
Browns on Bengals offense: Knew what was coming
The Cincinnati Bengals offense was so predictable that the Cleveland Browns knew what was coming. And if they didn't know, they just waited for Andy Dalton to throw the football to them.
Bengals look like dogsh*t in loss to the Browns
The Cincinnati Bengals played to the same tune that's defined them for the past decade. When the lights come on, they become predictably horrible. Are we surprised? No. This is business as usual. We should just accept it. The Bengals have.
Geno Atkins leaves with knee injury
Geno Atkins left with a knee injury to the same left the Bengals All-Pro tore the ACL in 2013 in a loss to the Dolphins.
Primetime Bengals show up early, down 17-3 in 2nd
The Cincinnati Bengals are playing primetime football and, well, they are playing to every criticism when the lights come on again.
Bengals vs. Browns Inactives
The Bengals are without running back Giovani Bernard linebacker Vontaze Burfict, while the Browns are without tight end Jordan Cameron.
Browns vs Bengals: Picks, analysis, predictictions
The Browns face the Bengals on Thursday Night Football. What are the experts saying about this matchup?
Browns-Bengals Online Stream, TV Info, Odds & more
The Bengals host the Browns on Thursday Night Football with the AFC North lead on the line.
Fantasy Football Start Em/Sit Em: Bengals - Browns
NFL Week 10 is here, and we take a look at the Bengals vs. Browns matchup from a fantasy football perspective.
Marvin Lewis confirms Gio won't play vs Browns
With Giovani Bernard out, the Bengals will rely on rookie Jeremy Hill to start with Cedric Peerman and Rex Burkhead getting snaps as well.
Bengals/Browns injury, practice and status report
The official injury, practice and status report for the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night football.
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It's GAME DAY!
The Bengals host the Browns on Thursday Night Football with the AFC North lead on the line.
What to Look For: Bengals v Browns Scouting Report
The 82nd Battle of Ohio has the Bengals and Browns battling for first place...something that has not often been on the line when the Bengals and Browns meet.
Behind Enemy Lines: Bengals vs Browns
Thanks to Joe Ginley of Dawgs by Nature for joining us on a short week to talk Bengals vs Browns Part I.
Jordan Cameron out Thursday; Hawkins questionable
Expect Andrew Hawkins to play vs. the Bengals on Thursday Night Football, but don't expect the Browns to have Jordan Cameron.
Kevin Zeitler set to return
Before suffering the original calf injury in Week 2, Kevin Zeitler was one of the Bengals highest-rated players on Pro Football Focus.
Smith, Gio, and Maualuga are doubtful for Thursday
After spraining his ankle last week against the Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals Andre Smith joins running back Giovani Bernard and Rey Maualuga as doubtful this weekend against the Cleveland Browns.
Bengals rule out Leon Hall against the Browns
While the Cincinnati Bengals welcome home slot receiver Andrew Hawkins (who is now with the Cleveland Browns), the defense won't have their most experienced slot corner.
Mike Pettine responds to Greg Little criticism
"It's unfortunate, because the one thing I really pride myself on is communication, not just with the players but with the staff and the building,'' said Pettine via the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Whitworth and Gilberry on TNF games
"I wish there was a different way to do it for sure. I don't think there’s a player in the league that doesn't want a way to get a little bit of an ease off the body and do something different," Andrew Whitworth said.
Breaking Down A.J. Green's History With Joe Haden
It's one of those premiere match ups that the game commentators love to talk about - a top three receiver versus a top three cornerback. Green was quiet against the Browns in 2013, but is this part of a larger trend? We take a deeper look.
Weather could factor in Thursday's game
Initial forecasts say that Thursday's game could feature dropping temperatures, rain and wind gusts between 20-30 miles/hour. Or as some would call it... football weather.
Expecting Gio Bernard to sit out against Browns
Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard sat during Tuesday's session, leaving little doubt that he'll likely miss Thursday's game against the Cleveland Browns.
Bengals and Browns Practice and Injury Report
The official injury and practice report for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns.
Jason La Canfora previews Browns at Bengals
CBSSports.com NFL Insider Jason La Canfora takes a close look at the Week 10 matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals.
Browns call Hawkins game-time decision vs Bengals
Expect Andrew Hawkins to be active when he faces the Bengals for the first time since leaving to sign with the Browns this offseason.