This is for all you haters who aren't happy enough with the win. Now you're trying to prove someone as less than a Bengal fan than you.

Kind of a fun story, considering just how open he was for that first score.

Caught up with Andy too - I had to ask him if he felt like he was "too" open - kind of like the guy who has to catch the routine pop up to clinch a no-hitter. It's a little more nerve-wracking than the usual.

Thanks for the read and any shares !

I was a little surprised to see no one had started a thread about Jeremy Hill's performance today:

16 carries for 86 yards

His long carry was only 15 yards, but he averaged 5.1 ypc. He also had a nice run after a catch for 14 yards and a first down.

I don't mean to say that he is 100% back to what he was late last season, but I saw some things I really liked:

- He looked decisive
- He rarely went down from first contact
- He got "dinged", but kept coming back

Special mention has to go to one of the unsung heroes of this team, Ryan Hewitt. He is an outstanding blocker, but also showed his versatility again with two catches for 29 yards. He is one of the biggest bargains in the NFL. An UDFA, he is a true "nuts and bolts" guy that helps this machine work.

Also the offensive line needs credit for opening holes and keeping Andy clean all day. I think the full week between games and getting back on that schedule is huge. Great job!

With a win over Cleveland and a Pitt loss to Indy, we can clinch the division next week!


WHO DEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

......that is all.

I like to come here and read some different perspectives. The debate is fun and some (emphasis on some) of the people here have some interesting insight into the Bengals. I cannot believe how negative and cynical the tone is though. I was following the gameday thread today (which I very rarely do) and people were complaining that the bengals only had a 17-7 lead at the half?!?!? I think many of you need to realize that you can't have a $20 million/year player at each position. In fact, it is my belief that one of those types of contracts can seriously hamstring the future of a franchise in most instances. My point is that this team is 9-2 and has very good depth and quite a few superstar caliber players. Enjoy it! I always want my teams to improve but the critical nature of this board is over the top...

That's a good record. ...Now go to Cleveland and make it 10-2......Don't let the Browns pull an upset, which happens in The Battle For Ohio. ....Still have Browns, Steelers and Ravens to play.....still have that game at Denver to play....still have that 49ers game to play, a franchise we need some payback against. ...To early to talk play-offs, these are mostly rival games.

Marvin and his 2 former coordinators are currently holding down 3 of the 8 Division Leader spots in the NFL and one would have to assume that Hue Jackson will be at the top of many a wishlist for HC next year.

He showed some real good Stamina out there today. The future looks bright.

Winner to date (number of game balls):
Oakland: TYLER EIFERT (1) 9 catches, 104 yards, 2 TDs
San Diego: GIO BERNARD (1) 126 rushing yards at 6.2 YPC
Baltimore: ANDY DALTON (.5) 383 Yards, 3 TDs passing, 1 TD rushing, 122.3 passer rating/ AJ GREEN (.5) 10 catches, 227 receiving yards, TDs
Kansas City: ANDY DALTON (1.5) - 321 yards, 1 TD, 127.1 Passer Rating
Seattle: ANDY DALTON (2.5) - 331 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 95.9 passer rating
Buffalo: MARVIN JONES (1) - 9 catches, 95 yards, 1 TD
Pittsburgh: REGGIE NELSON (1) – 5 Tackles, 2 INTs
Cleveland: TYLER EIFERT (2) – 5 catches, 53 yards, 3 TDs

Now your Rams nominees:

ANDY DALTON: 233 yards, 3 TDs, 121.4 Passer Rating

JEREMY HILL: 100 total yards and averaged 5.4 yards per carry

AJ GREEN: 6 catches, 61 Yards, 2 TDs

DRE KIRKPATRICK: 10 tackles, 3 PDs

LEON HALL: 6 tackles, 2 PDs, 1 Pick-6

CARLOS DUNLAP: 4 tackles and pressured QB all day

GENO ATKINS: 3 tackles, 1 sack