Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals Recap 10/02/2011

Another Bengals game at PBS and another blacked out game in Cincinnati. But that didn't stop the Bengals from rallying for a 23-20 win over the Bills.



I must say this was one of the best games I have seen at PBS. The 41K that showed up enjoyed one of the best games ever and those fans deserved it.

This win gave Marvin the all time tie for the most wins in Bengals history.

I'll admit the first half was ugly, just like how it was against the 49ers. There was nothing pretty about it. Just punts and turnovers. If it wasn't for the turnovers, the Bills would of had a hard time putting some points on the board.

The second half started off much better than how the first half ended. The offense came out with a strong running game as they easily moved the ball down the field, but to only settle for a field goal. The next offensive drive ended much better as Dalton hooked up with Gresham for a 17 yard TD to make the score 17-13.



After another punt on offense, the Bengals again drove 80 yards for a QB draw for a TD. This would tie the game at 20 all.

If it wasn't for the Bengals defense, this game would have been long over with. The defense held the high offense of the Bills to only 3 points in the second half.

So what does this win mean? Well it means, these Bengals have little different DNA in them than some previous Bengals teams.
This also shows me, the Bengals defense is legit. Giving up only 20 points (actually only 13) to a top three offense is something to cheer about.
This game also shows me that Andy Dalton is legit. He showed he has what it takes to lead this team. He has the toughness, the quality, the leadership and poise, all the things that's hard to find a rookie QB.
And A.J. Green keeps showing us why is a first round pick. It's the second time Green has gone over 100 yards. In four games, Green has 312 yards on 17 receptions.



Now I think back to that Denver game. Where the Bengals couldn't convert on so many 3rd and short yardage situations. Looking back now I wish Marvin wasn't a self appointed Meteorologist, instead of going  for it on 4th down just wished he sent Nugent our there for a game winnig field goal.

Honestly the Bengals have been in every single game they have played, could of easily started the season 4-0. Just saying.
Looking forward to next week, it's another winnable game as they are set to play the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Bengals Bills Pre-Game Wrap Up

Post By: @Bater41


Since the Bengals haven't beat the Bills in the last 10 match ups and our last win against them was way back on January 8 1989 you wouldn't think I would get up on my Pulpit and preach a win, but thats exactly what I'm doing. IF we can stick to all of the outlined points.

1. Don't loose sight of our running game - In the last two games, both losses, we've got away with what we can do best, the run game. This could also be a great time to get Bernard Scott in the mix to give a little change of pace. We should try to isolate him in space and let him make plays especially if Benson is going to be suspended even for one game. Lets get Scott some work.

2. No turnovers/create turnover - if we are able to beat Buffalo we need to win the turnover battle, the Bills picked Tom Brady off 4 times last game which was key to their win we need to turn the tables, again stick to the run game and stop Fitzpatrick who is a gunslinger who will make questionable throws, which leads me to my next point.

3. Get to Fitz while keeping him contained - Our Defensive Line needs to have their best game yet, we all seen Fitzpatrick getting outside the pocket and making big plays so even if they cant get to him we need to keep him in the pocket and tip some balls.

4. Protect Dalton - We've have gave up 7 sacks this season which to me is pretty good and Dalton has done a good job of getting rid of the ball plus his not afraid to throw it away instead of throwing a bad pick. If we can dominate their DLine and give Dalton time to throw we could see him return to the way he locked against the Broncos.

5.Better clock management - I was screaming and pleading at the TV screen last week at the end of the first half when Marvin was happy to let over a minute and a half tick off with just a 3-0 lead. little things like this could cost a game against a team like the Bills who can put up points.
My final point, 6. Lets convert some third downs - I didn't look it up but I assume we're last place in the league in third down efficiency. We couldn't get those pesky third and 1's early in the season and last week it was the third and longs thanks to incomplete passes on 1st and 2nd downs. This Offensive team has a lot of work to do.
We haven't played against teams that took deep shots down the field yet, our safeties will have to answer some pass defense questions today. Especially Crocker who's been known to take bad angles to break up a pass in years past. Heres my player to watch;

Offence - Gresham
Defense - Maualuga
Special Teams - Tate (I got a feeling)

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Looking Forward: Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals Preview

Sure there won't be many people at PBS to watch the Bengals play the Bills, but does it really matter? The Bengals are on a 2 game loosing streak getting ready to face the undefeated Buffalo Bills. Before the season started I would of have given the Bengals a 50/50 chance of winning this game. But now after seeing the numbers the  Bills offense is putting up, I have a feeling it's gonna be a long day for the men in stripe.

Sure the Bengals are top 3 in total defense, but so are the Bills in total offense. Bills are lead by former Bengals QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, who is on an absolute freaking terror right now. Bills have solid passing game and a rushing game. But there defense is a little suspect

The offense, needs to pick it up on third downs and red zone plays. It has been a  real struggle in the past three games. The Bengals are ranked 26th in third down conversations.

There is also a chance of safeties Taylor Mays and Robert Sands seeing some action for the first time, which gives me more reason to worry about the Sundays clash. And seeing how Marvin is 0-5 against Bills is not helping either.

This is NFL, so anything can happen each Sunday. If the Bengals defense can play like a top 3 defense they will have a chance.

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Recap Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals

Bills - 49
Bengals - 31

How to recap this game?
The Bengals teases everyone for the first half then, spits in our face in the second half.
Yes you can blame in on the injuries, but how can you let a big lead like that against a crappy team like the Buffalo Bills disappear? It is just mind numbing to think about this game.

This is how much the football Gods hate the Bengals, a Whitworth holding penalty wipes out a Palmer to Owens touchdown, then couple of plays later Palmer is picked off in the end zone by the Bills, who runs it back to the Bengals 49. I swear the Bengals just cannot catch a break, and as a fan the only thing I can do is just smile and say that's the Bengals. But I do have to admit the Whitworth holding penalty was a bogus call.

After the Bengals lost three starting DB's, Fitzpatrick started to heat up and eventually he caught on fire.
You can just see the momentum swing to the Buffalo side and it seemed like there was nothing the Bengals could.
After the injuries to the starters what kind of adjustments did the coaching staff make? Seems like to me they did not make any kind of adjustment and that's why Ryan Fitzpatrick was able to put a whooping on the Bengals defense.

The one word I think of after watching this game is "Sickening".
I feel like I have lots to say, but I can't think of the proper words, the only thing I can do is shake my head.


Lets play some blame game, I blame it on Carson, I blame in on Marvin, I blame on the defense, I blame it on the DB's that got injured, I blame it on Mike Brown, I blame it on Gus Johnson, I blame it on my dog, and I blame it on the sweet and sour chicken I ate for lunch today.

Up to this point I have not said the Bengals needs to clean the house, but after today, I think its time to move on with some players. Need some new faces and some new energy.

Stat: ESPN
Image: @StephanieBengal

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