The past few MNF games I've been to I've had to work and got down there just an hour or two before kickoff. What time does everyone usually get down there now? I'll be at Longworth

Many might be surprised to find out that the Bengals have given up the second fewest points per game so far this season. Further, if they give up 11 points or fewer tonight against Houston they can move to the #1 spot. Our friend Zimmer has the top spot currently. Surprised?

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=2&season=2015&seasonType=REG&role=OPP&d-447263-n=1&d-447263-o=1&d-447263-p=1&statisticCategory=SCORING&conference=ALL&d-447263-s=TOTAL_POINTS_GAME_AVG

I know the team gives up some runs and we see them out of position at times in the secondary, but overall the defense is very stingy about giving up points. Hoping it continues tonight.

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Will be this weeks halftime performance. Man are we in for a treat.

The Giants came oh so close to handing the Pats their first loss last night. Had the Giants called run plays and chewed off some more clock when they were on the Pats goal-line, they may have done it.

Alas, the Pats found a way as they always seem to. Anyway as it stands before tonight's game against the Texans both teams are undefeated. Having a look at the remaining teams left on both the Pats' and Bengals' schedule, who do you think has it toughest?

Week 10
Texans @ Bengals

Week 11
Bengals @ Cardinals
Bills @ Patriots

Week 12
Patriots @ Broncos
Rams @ Bengals

Week 13
Eagles @ Patriots
Bengals @ Browns

Week 14
Patriots @ Texans
Steelers @ Bengals

Week 15
Bengals @ 49ers
Titans @ Patriots

Week 16
Patriots @ Jets
Bengals @ Broncos

Week 17
Patriots @ Dolphins
Ravens @ Bengals


I think it's pretty even in terms of difficulty. Though the Pats next 3 games Bills, Broncos and Eagles are no joke. I wonder where (if at all) either of these teams lose.

Lol. Why do I feel like they are going to make that game very personal !! Lol

AND at Arizona? Me thinks that may be the team to hand us our first loss this year.

After the '04 season the Bengals felt that they had one of the better offensive lines in the league, but they were worried about being able to afford all of them. None of them were under contract for more than two more seasons. They used a 4th round pick on a Center (Ghiaciuc) and then re-signed OC Rich Braham, but only for 2 years.

After the '05 season they drafted Whitworth in the 2nd round then gave contract extensions to RT Willie Anderson, RG Bobbie Williams, and LT Levi Jones. I believe that Jones and Anderson were the highest paid tackle duo in the league, and Bobbie was well paid also.

After the '06 season they let Eric Steinbach leave in free agency. I think they felt the same way about Steinbach that i did, he was a very good player, but not worth the money Cleveland gave him. His contract was either the highest or second highest for an OG at that time. Plus, by then Whitworth had a season under his belt and was ready to step in and start at LG.

That is kind of what I expect the Bengals to do this time. We like all of our starters on the O-line, but we can't give them all the type of contracts they could get on the free agent market. We have already given Whit a little more time just like we did with Braham. Obviously the plan is for one of our top two picks last year will be ready to step in when Whit leaves.

If the coaches like what they see in Bodine, then we might pay both Smith and Zeitler. Ten years ago the Bengals stepped up and paid three of our O-lineman top money in addition to the short deal they gave Braham. We already gave Boling his sweet deal, so that just leaves Zeitler and Smith. And if we had to spread it out we could pay Dre this off-season, and wait until after the '16 season to re-sign Zeitler.

But I am guessing we let Dre walk and give Zeitler a long term deal. I see either Cedric or Jake starting at RT next year, and then both starting in '17 when Whit's contract is up. And if we take another O-lineman high in our next draft he would still have a year ton develop before competing for a starting spot.

1. Squeelers
2. Oakland (it's not the same Oakland we played that's for damn sure!)

The article helps show us how close this team is on and off the field.  And its really nice to see such a stand-up guy like Whit has a lady that works in such tandem with him.  He is the offense's Papa Bear...she is their Mama Bear

http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Helping-the-Bengals-roll-on-the-river/c35a8202-c322-4196-9ca0-8ec7ba465463