ESPN just reported that Ben Roethlisberger will be the Steelers' emergency QB for Sunday night's game against the Ravens.  Dennis Dixon will start in his place with the recently signed Tyler Palko as the backup. 

This likely gives the Ravens a significant advantage in that critical matchup.  While the Ravens are desparate for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive, the Bengals could definitely use a Steelers loss to solidify the division.  It is a bit bittersweet, however, as nobody likes to gain advantage through an injury (though the Steelers definitely relished in their advantage in the playoff game when Palmer went down...)

It looks like if the Bengals take care of business against the Browns, they could hold a two game advantage with the tiebreaker with 5 games to play.

Link is here:  http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4695497

...but at least we don't take out our frustrations on animals.  Check out this story, "Man killed puppy before Steelers game."   Don't get me wrong, I've seriously considered some animal sacrifices to rid the Bengals of whatever curse has haunted them over the past two decades.  Even then, kicking a dog to death?  Maybe the angry spirit of the dog had something to do with the Steelers' loss on Sunday.

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/34111554/ns/sports-nfl/

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This was one of the worst games I have ever seen in my life.  As a Bengals fan, that is really saying something.  That said, let's look on the bright side.

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Now I get it.  Mike Brown is stupid...stupid like a Fox!

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According to a story on ESPN.com, the Bengals have flown Chris Henry to Cincinnati to sign a contract tomorrow morning.  http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3541693

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Did Darrell Green and Art Monk have a wager on who could say "Jesus" more times in their Hall of Fame induction speeches?  I turned on the HOF ceremony and I had to check the channel guide to make sure I wasn't mistakingly watching The 700 Club.  I don't mean to impugn the characters of Mr. Green and Mr. Monk - they really are exceptional men in their communities beyond their status as football greats.  That said, I was sickened by the spectacle of it.  I mean - really - do they ACTUALLY believe that Jesus is the reason why they were great football players?  Call me crazy, but I think Jesus 1) wouldn't know what football is (considering it did not exist in the first century C.E.) and 2) his code of ethics has more to do with loving your fellow man than a dime defense.  Now I understand why there is an ongoing genocide in Darfur, Jesus is spending entirely too much time making great football players like Darrell Green and Art Monk.  Moreover, how do you think Andre Tippett felt, considering he has converted to Judaism?  I guess Tippett had to rely on "hard work" to reach the HOF, vice Jesus' fine coaching.  For once I would like to hear an inductee tell the damn truth, "I'm up here because I was born a great athlete and had the opportunity to develop my talents to become the best in the game.  My hard work, dedication, and the support of my family and coaches made this all possible.  Jesus who?"