Bengals need to build rivalry with the Browns
When we made light of the Browns, after becoming convinced that we were going to beat them, we did so in a mocking tone. Basically, I was a man given a laptop after a Bengals victory over the...
| Final - 12.21.2008 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stories
Stacy "The Franchise" Andrews tore his ACL
You knew it looked bad when "The Franchise", Stacy Andrews, didn't stand after laying on the ground for several minutes before CBS went to commercial. It's worse than that. During his weekly press...
When Cedric Benson and James Johnson owned; even Leonidas trembles seances and Leon Hall
We have to give some love to Cedric Benson and the Bengals offensive line; which we largely have limited to blurbs here and there in our post-game "coverage". And no, Shaun Rogers didn't beat us,...
Bengals/Browns isn't a rivalry; however Browns fans probably hate us more
I know that some fans will whine that this win hurts our draft position, or it validates Mike Brown, or it sets into motion little personnel movement because season-ending momentum, deliciously...
Bucking Trends: Quick starts and not playing from behind.
Another bucking the trend headline, which is inclusive of not allowing a touchdown in six straight quarters, is that the Bengals haven't played with a deficit since their 35-3 loss to the...
Chris Henry is the first Bengals WR with touchdowns in back-to-back games
Name one thing that Chris Henry has done on the field that Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh haven't. Go ahead, beat your bloody mellon into submission wondering exactly what that is. Or reread...
Instant Reaction: Bengals shutout Browns (14-0), behind Leon Hall and Cedric Benson
So the Battle for Ohio wasn't so much a battle, as it was a total dominating effort by our defense, led by Leon Hall's three interceptions (one for a pick-six). This is the first shutout pitched by...
Open Thread II: Bengals leading 14-0 over the Browns
First half was dominated by the Bengals rushing offense, clearly a prideful offensive line opening lanes for Cedric Benson, who rushed 22 times for 118 yards rushing. James Johnson picked up three...
Ray Lewis is playing on the final year of his deal
Adam Schefter wrote three consecutive blog entries regarding the future of Ray Lewis, who is playing on the final year of his deal. Schefter writes that the two sides "haven’t come close (to a...
A Reggie Williams update, and will Shaun Rogers single-handedly destroy Bengals offense?
(Note: this is our links and notes section) The New York Times' George Vecsey updates us on Reggie Williams, who is now driving his car all over the place with his rebuild leg. In July, the leg...
Whatever happened with Kenny Watson this season?
Watson has touched the ball 17 times this season. Even though Kenny Watson has played in only three of the past five games, he hasn't touched the football since the Bengals 21-19 win over the...
Injuries could favor the Bengals Sunday
While Levi Jones will miss his fifth straight game, the Bengals will play Sunday's game relatively healthier than they've played much of the season -- relative to players not on Injured Reserve....
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Cleveland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 8:30 left: Cincinnati Touchdown - 50-yard interception return by Leon Hall. (Shayne Graham extra point is good). |
| 8:30 left: |
| Quarter 2 |
| 8:02 left: Cincinnati Touchdown - 20-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick to Chris Henry. (Shayne Graham extra point is good). 15 plays, 89 yds, 8:36 min. |
| 8:02 left: 15 plays, 89 yds, 8:36 min. |
| Team statistics | Cincinnati | Cleveland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards Average Plays | 246 4.5 55 | 182 3.4 54 |
| Time of Possession | 31:47 | 28:13 |
| First Downs Run Pass Penalty | 12 8 4 0 | 13 8 3 2 |
| Third Down Conversions | 7-14-50% | 4-12-33% |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 0-0-0% | 0-1-0% |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Average Interceptions-Yards Sacks-Yards Lost | 55 5-9 6.1 0-0 0-0 | 41 12-22 1.8 4-87 3-31 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts Average | 191 46 4.2 | 141 29 4.9 |
| Return Yards Punt returns-Yards Kickoff returns-Yards | 13 0-0 1-13 | 36 3-12 2-24 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions-Yards | 1 3-1 0-0 | 4 0-0 4-87 |
| Penalties-Yards | 2-20 | 9-65 |
| Punts-Average (Net Avg.) | 6-32.2 (30.2) | 5-49.4 (45.4) |
| Tackles Solo Assists | 50 42 8 | 56 48 8 |
Officials: Mike Carey (Referee), Dan Ferrell (Umpire), Dana McKenzie (Head Linesman), Tom Barnes (Line Judge), Don Carlsen (Side Judge), Don Carey (Back Judge), Buddy Horton (Field Judge)
