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Archive for December, 2007

Nagging Injuries Sit Three Offensive Players

A couple of key offensive players are struggling with nagging injuries.  Running back Rudi Johnson is dealing with hamstring issues and Chris Henry has an injured ankle.  Neither practiced Wednesday.  Willie Anderson may be back on the field Sunday and a full workout yesterday.  The right tackle has missed the last eight games with a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 20 2007

Houshmandzadeh is Going to Hawaii

A positive has come for one-player from this season of disappointment for the Bengals.  TJ Houshmandzadeh has been picked as a starting wide receiver for the AFC Pro Bowl team.  It is the first ever selection for the seven-year pro.  Houshmandzadeh leads the NFL with 101-catches.  He also has just over 1000-yards and 11 touchdowns.  [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 19 2007

Setback in San Fran as Bengals Fall Again 20-13

A season that had so much promise at one point took another ugly turn on Saturday night at Monster Park, as the Bengals defense once again took a turn for the worse, making unknown Shaun Hill look like a star QB in the teams latest defeat, a 20-13 setback in San Fran. It seemed like [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 16 2007

Bengals Look For Back To Back

The Bengals are on their way to San Francisco for their Saturday night meeting with the 49ers.  Cincinnati is going for consecutive victories for the first time this season.  They come in 5-and-8 while the Niners are 3-and-10.  Kick off tomorrow night set for 8:15 p.m.

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 14 2007

Bengals, Niners in Prime Time

From Bengals.com
The Bengals on Saturday make their first visit to San Francisco since 1996, playing only the second Saturday night regular-season game in franchise history. Before a national audience on the NFL Network, they’ll seek a second straight win.
“It’s one win, and we just have to keep building,” head coach Marvin Lewis said after last [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 14 2007

Anderson Squashes Retirement Rumors

     
An ongoing rumor (question?) has been about the possibility of offensive lineman Willie Anderson retiring after this season.  According to Anderson, as told to Mark Curnutte of the Cincinnati Enquirer, “Yes, I’m coming back. No, I don’t want to stop playing football.  My question is: How do I go from 112 straight games (extended [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Dec 13 2007

Rainy Day No Problem for Bengals in 19-10 Win

On a rather ugly rainy day at Paul Brown Stadium, it was all home sweet home for the Bengals, as they won their 5th game against 8 losses, topping the St.Louis Rams 19-10. The day was cold with rain falling for much of the day, but it didn’t seem to hurt kicker Shayne [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 09 2007

Bengals Host Rams at PBS Sunday

Two under achievers face off Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium with the Bengals hosting the Rams.  Both teams are at the bottom of their respective divisions, but St. Louis comes in as the hotter team.  They have won three of four since starting oh-and-8.  The Bengals have not won back to back games all season [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 07 2007

Fast Start Fades as Bengals Fall in Pittsburgh 24-10

 
It looked pretty at first, but in the end the Bengals once again underperformed a team that they felt they could stand up to, and with it, any visions of making the playoffs in 2007 likely are out the window. After marching down the field and scoring on their opening drive, the Bengals offense was [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 03 2007

Bengals Look to Gain Some Payback in Pittsburgh

The Bengals will look to return the favor to the Steelers Sunday, when they meet in Pittsburgh.  Cincinnati lost at home in the earlier season meeting 24-13 at Paul Brown Stadium.  The Bengals are trying to win back to back games for the first time this season.  Kick off Sunday set for 8:15 p.m.

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 01 2007