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What We Learned: Bengals v Colts Wildcard Edition
Different year, same familiar result. Frustrating, yet unfortunately not unexpected.
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Bengals Wild Card Round "Unsung Hero Of The Week"
We look at some of the players that had contributions which may have gone overlooked in the first round loss to the Colts. Cast your vote and sound off on your winner.
Wildcard Round: Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts
All stories concerning the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Bengals MVP Award In Wild Card Round Vs. Colts
We run down the list of the nominees for the Most Valuable Player award in the Wild Card round against the Colts. Cast your vote and sound off on the final week's winner!
Bengals v Colts Pro Football Focus scores
Taking a look at the Bengals pro football scores during Cincinnati's 26-10 playoff loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Bengals snap counts against the Colts
Taking a look at the snap distribution by the Bengals offense and defense during Cincinnati's 26-10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Perfect storm of injury and ineptitude
The Cincinnati Bengals faced the Colts with significant injuries and plenty of ineptitude. This perfect storm led to being bounced from the first-round of the playoffs for the fourth straight year.
Bengals bounced in the first round... again
The Cincinnati Bengals are done after losing to the Indianapolis Colts 26-10. This is the fourth straight year that they've been eliminated during the first round of the 2014 NFL playoffs.
Bengals and Colts announce inactive list
The Cincinnati Bengals won't have tight end Jermaine Gresham and wide receiver A.J. Green on Sunday while the Colts are missing offensive linemen Hugh Thornton and A.Q. Shipley.
Gresham won't play against the Colts
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham is visibly frustrated during pregame workouts on Sunday and won't play against the Indianapolis Colts.
Five Keys To Bengals Wild Card Victory Over Colts
We take a look at the five biggest keys to a Bengals victory in the Wild Card round of the playoffs against the Indianapolis Colts.
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It's Game Day!!
All information and updates for Cincinnati's wildcard game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Winner of Bengals/Colts will play the Broncos
If the Cincinnati Bengals defeat the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, they will head to Denver for a re-match against the Broncos. The Colts will be playing for the same thing as well.
What to Look For: Bengals vs Colts - Special Teams
January 6th, 1991. That was the last time the Queen City celebrated a Bengals playoff victory. On Sunday, the Bengals travel 90 miles west on I-74 to try and change that.
Marvin Lewis arrives in Indy
Marvin Lewis arrival. @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/ubyWn2ddUo
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) January 3, 2015
Bengals v Colts: What to look for in running game
In their first matchup, the Colts ran for 171 yards and the Bengals ran for just 32. If the Bengals have any hopes of ending their 23 year playoff drought, they will need to reverse those stats.
Bengals v Colts: What to look for in passing game
For the Bengals to end their 23 year playoff drought, Andy Dalton has to protect the ball and the Bengals defense has to force Luck to hand the ball to them. These two things may be easier said than done.
Bengals rule out wide receiver A.J. Green
After placing Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green under concussion protocols, the team announced on Saturday that he will not play Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Bengals proud with a great week of practice
The Cincinnati Bengals are tired of questions that highlight a postseason narrative saying Cincinnati can't win in the playoffs. Yet, it's a question that the team can't hide from and must answer to change.
Bengals preparing without A.J. Green
Bengals are preparing as if they're going to be without A.J. Green, per Kimberly Jones.
— Josh Kirkendall (@Josh_Kirkendall) January 3, 2015
POLL: If A.J. Green is out vs Colts, who steps up?
The Bengals appear likely to be without A.J. Green vs. the Colts in their wild-card matchup. Who do you think steps up if that is the case?
Tecmo Bowl Futures - Bengals Vs. Colts - Playoffs
You can go anywhere on the web and find what the experts think the outcome of any game will be. I have my own expert. She was born in 1991 and has had my heart ever since. Her name, Tecmo Super Bowl.
CIN vs. IND Preview, Picks, Analysis, Predictions
The Bengals are poised for their first playoff win in two decades without even having arguably their best offensive player.
Bengals vs. Colts Viewing Guide
Everything you need for the Bengals' wild-card game against the Colts.
Inside the NFL crew makes their picks
The Inside the NFL crew predicts Sunday's game between the Bengals and Colts, with everyone picking the latter. "I just don't like them going on the road in Indianapolis. I’m taking Indy," said Boomer Esiason.
Jermaine Gresham will be a gametime decision
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham is being described as a gametime decision after suffering a back injury against the Steelers. ESPN NFL Insider John Clayton also doubts that A.J. Green will play.
Behind Enemy Lines: Preview/Predictions/Tailgating
The Bengals and Colts meet up for the third time this year and we are again joined by Josh Wilson of Stampede Blue to take a look at the I-74 showdown.
Bengals and Colts practice and injury report
The official injury and practice report for the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday.
Behind Enemy Lines: The Impact of Losing Bradshaw
The Bengals and Colts meet up for the third time this year and we are again joined by Josh Wilson of Stampede Blue to take a look at the I-74 showdown.
Behind Enemy Lines: Colts Expect Different Team
The Bengals and Colts meet up for the third time this year (including the preseason finale) and we are again joined by Josh Wilson of Stampede Blue to take a look at the I-74 playoff showdown.
Boom Herron making an impact in Indianapolis
Former Cincinnati Bengals running back Dan Herron has pieced together a decent season this year, going from a practice squad player in Cincinnati to starter in Indianapolis.
Green listed as doubtful with a concussion
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green is listed as doubtful with a concussion. WR James Wright is out. TE Jermaine Gresham and RB Cedric Peerman are questionable.
Colts Update: Thornton is out and Shipley doubtful
The Indianapolis Colts suffered a blow when their starting right tackle Gosder Cherilus was placed on season-ending Injured Reserve earlier this week. Unfortunately for the Colts, the knocks keep coming for their offensive line.
Film: Reviewing Bengals defense in round one
The Cincinnati Bengals defense applied the bend-but-don't-break philosophy and had it not been for an offense shooting blanks, they would have been the stars of Cincinnati's week seven game against the Colts.
Bengals v Colts Friday practice update
Jermaine Gresham returned to practice on Friday after missing Wednesday and Thursday with a back issue. James Wright is also out Friday and doesn't appear likely for Sunday's game against the Colts.