AFC North: Steelers Must Locate Offensive Mojo
That well-worn cliche' about defense winning championships is a proven NFL fact. You won't find a Super Bowl winner this decade who raised the Lombardi Trophy despite playing something less than inspired defensive football come the postseason, though you will find the bones of plenty of teams (2003 Rams and Chiefs, 2005 Colts, 2007 Cowboys) who treated defense as an afterthought littered along those deserted playoff roads of the past.
NFL Matchup - Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
Records: Cincinnati Bengals (1-8-1) at Pittsburgh Steelers (7-3) Date: Thursday, November 20th Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. (et) Site: Heinz Field (65,050) -- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Surface: DD GrassMaster Home Record: Cincinnati 1-3-1; Pittsburgh 3-2 Away Record: Cincinnati 0-5; Pittsburgh 4-1 Conference Record: Television: NFL Network Announcers: Bob Papa and Cris Collinsworth All-Time Series: Pittsburgh (47-30 -- 1-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: October 19, 2008 (Pittsburgh, 38-10 at Cincinnati) Series Streak: Pittsburgh has won the last four meetings.
Recap: Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia
Shayne Graham's 47-yard field goal attempt with seven seconds left in overtime was wide right, and the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals played to a 13-13 final, the first tie in the NFL since 2002.
Bengals WR Chatman carted off field vs. Eagles
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Antonio Chatman was carted off the field late in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
AFC North: Hard Part Here for Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens won't get the same credit as the Atlanta Falcons or Miami Dolphins for their abrupt turnaround.
NFL Matchup - Philadelphia at Cincinnati
Records: Philadelphia Eagles (5-4) at Cincinnati Bengals (1-8) Date: Sunday, November 16th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Paul Brown Stadium (65,515) -- Cincinnati, Ohio Surface: Synthetic Turf Home Record: Philadelphia 3-2; Cincinnati 1-3 Away Record: Philadelphia 2-2; Cincinnati 0-5 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa All-Time Series: Cincinnati (7-3) Last Meeting: January 2, 2005 (Cincinnati, 38-10 at Philadelphia) Series Streak: Philadelphia has won two of the last three meetings.
AFC North: Browns Finally Make QB Move
Some will say the move comes several games too late, others will argue that the wrong man has just lost his starting job.
Recap: Cincinnati vs. Jacksonville
Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for 162 yards and two touchdowns, and Chad Johnson caught both, giving the Cincinnati Bengals a 21-19 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars for the team's first victory of the year.
Bengals place Jackson on IR, sign Crocker
The Cincinnati Bengals placed safety Dexter Jackson on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, ending his season, and signed safety Chris Crocker.
Bengals sign S Busing
The Cincinnati Bengals signed free agent safety John Busing on Tuesday.
AFC North: Browns Stay the Course
Say what you want about the Cleveland Browns.
Recap: Houston vs. Cincinnati
Matt Schaub threw for 280 yards and three touchdowns as the Houston Texans posted a 35-6 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium.
Bengals put LB Rivers on injured reserve, cut K Rayner
The Cincinnati Bengals placed rookie linebacker Keith Rivers on injured reserve on Tuesday, and cut kicker Dave Rayner.
AFC North: Ravens Back on Target
Rolling with a rookie quarterback means taking the good with the bad, and the Baltimore Ravens had been accepting a lot more of the latter in their previous three games.
Bengals QB Palmer to sit out again, rest elbow
Cincinnati quarterback Carson Palmer will miss another week because of a sore throwing elbow, Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said Monday.
Bengals LB Rivers has surgery, done for season
Cincinnati Bengals rookie linebacker Keith Rivers will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair two fractures in his jaw.
Bengals LB Rivers out with broken jaw
Cincinnati Bengals rookie linebacker Keith Rivers will probably miss the rest of the season after suffering a broken jaw in Sunday's 38-10 loss against the Steelers.
Recap: Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh
Mewelde Moore gained 120 yards on 20 carries with two rushing touchdowns and caught another as the Pittsburgh Steelers ripped the winless Cincinnati Bengals 38-10.
Bengals QB Palmer listed as out for Sunday
Ryan Fitzpatrick is expected to get another start at quarterback for Cincinnati, as Carson Palmer is listed out for Sunday's home game against Pittsburgh because of a sore throwing elbow.
AFC North: Are the Browns Who We Thought They Were?
The Cleveland Browns won a football game on Monday night, and so did the suits at the television networks.
Bengals QB Palmer likely to miss another week
Cincinnati Bengals starting quarterback Carson Palmer will likely miss another week because of a sore throwing elbow, after consultation with an elbow specialist.
Bengals QB Palmer to see elbow specialist
East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals starting quarterback Carson Palmer, sidelined with an elbow injury, is slated to see a specialist on Monday.
Recap: NY Jets vs. Cincinnati
Thomas Jones rushed for 65 yards and two touchdowns and added a scoring reception to lead the New York Jets over Cincinnati, 26-14, at the Meadowlands.
Bengals sign K Dave Rayner
The Cincinnati Bengals have signed kicker Dave Rayner.
Bengals to start Fitzpatrick over Palmer
The Cincinnati Bengals will start Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback on Sunday against the New York Jets, as Carson Palmer continues to recover from an elbow injury.
