AFC North: Will Big Ben Play? Will It Matter?
An eerie silence pervaded Heinz Field as Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was being strapped to a backboard in the second quarter of Pittsburgh's eventual 31-0 thrashing of the Cleveland Browns.
Recap: Cincinnati vs. Kansas City
Cedric Benson rushed for 111 yards on 25 carries and scored a touchdown while Shayne Graham booted three field goals as Cincinnati beat Kansas City, 16-6, at Paul Brown Stadium.
Johnson, Houshmandzadeh inactive for Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh are both inactive for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Manning, Hall, Koch earn AFC weekly honors
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Leon Hall and Baltimore Ravens punter Sam Koch have been selected as the AFC's top players for Week 16 of the NFL season.
NFL Matchup - Kansas City at Cincinnati
Records: Kansas City Chiefs (2-13) at Cincinnati Bengals (3-11-1) Date: Sunday, December 28th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Paul Brown Stadium (65,515) -- Cincinnati, Ohio Surface: Synthetic Turf Home Record: Kansas City 1-7; Cincinnati 2-4-1 Away Record: Kansas City 1-6; Cincinnati 1-7 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Bill Macatee and Steve Beuerlein All-Time Series: Kansas City (13-11) Last Meeting: October 14, 2007 (Kansas City, 27-20 at Kansas City) Series Streak: Kansas City has won two of the last three meetings.
Recap: Cleveland vs. Cincinnati
Leon Hall had three interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, as the Cincinnati Bengals edged the Cleveland Browns, 14-0, in an AFC North defensive clash.
NFL Matchup - Cincinnati at Cleveland
Records: Cincinnati Bengals (2-11-1) at Cleveland Browns (4-10) Date: Sunday, December 21st Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Cleveland Browns Stadium (73,300) -- Cleveland, Ohio Surface: Grass Home Record: Cincinnati 2-4-1; Cleveland 1-6 Away Record: Cincinnati 0-7; Cleveland 3-4 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Kevin Harlan and Rich Gannon All-Time Series: Tied (35-35) Last Meeting: September 28, 2008 (Cleveland, 20-12 at Cincinnati) Series Streak: Cleveland has won two of the last three meetings.
AFC North: Ravens' Playoff Hopes In Peril After Controversial Loss
The Baltimore Ravens had better leave the voodoo doll- pricking to their agitated fan base this week.
Recap: Cincinnati vs. Washington
Ryan Fitzpatrick threw a touchdown and rushed for another, and the Cincinnati Bengals stunned Washington, 20-13, to push the Redskins' playoff chances from slim to almost non-existent.
AFC North: Steelers "D" Getting Scarier
When it comes time to announce the AFC's Pro Bowl defense in a couple of weeks, perhaps the NFL should just rip up the ballot, make all 11 members of the Steelers the starters, and be done with it.
Bengals sign S Doss
The Cincinnati Bengals made several roster moves Tuesday, including signing free agent safety Mike Doss.
NFL Matchup - Washington at Cincinnati
Records: Washington Redskins (7-6) at Cincinnati Bengals (1-11-1) Date: Sunday, December 14th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Paul Brown Stadium (65,515) -- Cincinnati, Ohio Surface: Synthetic Turf Home Record: Washington 3-4; Cincinnati 1-4-1 Away Record: Washington 4-2; Cincinnati 0-7 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa All-Time Series: Washington (4-3) Last Meeting: November 14, 2004 (Cincinnati, 17-10 at Washington) Series Streak: Cincinnati has won two of the last three meetings.
Recap: Indianapolis vs. Cincinnati
Peyton Manning threw for 277 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Indianapolis Colts to a 35-3 rout of the Cincinnati Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Bengals sign LB Hobson
The Cincinnati Bengals signed free agent linebacker Victor Hobson on Wednesday, one day after losing safety Marvin White for the season with a torn knee ligament.
AFC North: Tough Stretch-Run Awaits Ravens
When the Baltimore Ravens' team charter lifted off on Sunday evening to carry the team back home following a 34-3 rout of the hapless Cincinnati Bengals, head coach John Harbaugh and his charges might as well have started waving goodbye to the light portion of its schedule.
NFL Matchup - Cincinnati at Indianapolis
Records: Cincinnati Bengals (1-10-1) at Indianapolis Colts (8-4) Date: Sunday, December 7th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Lucas Oil Stadium (63,000) -- Indianapolis, Indiana Surface: FieldTurf Home Record: Cincinnati 1-4-1; Indianapolis 3-2 Away Record: Cincinnati 0-6; Indianapolis 5-2 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Ian Eagle and Solomon Wilcots All-Time Series: Indianapolis (15-8 -- 1-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: December 18, 2006 (Indianapolis, 34-16 at Indianapolis) Series Streak: Indianapolis has won the last five meetings.
Recap: Cincinnati vs. Baltimore
Rookie quarterback Joe Flacco threw a pair of touchdowns, as the Baltimore Ravens stymied the lowly Cincinnati Bengals, 34-3, at Paul Brown Stadium.
NFL Matchup - Baltimore at Cincinnati
Records: Baltimore Ravens (7-4) at Cincinnati Bengals (1-9-1) Date: Sunday, November 30th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Paul Brown Stadium (65,515) -- Cincinnati, Ohio Surface: Synthetic Turf Home Record: Baltimore 4-1; Cincinnati 1-3-1 Away Record: Baltimore 3-3; Cincinnati 0-6 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Ian Eagle and Solomon Wilcots All-Time Series: Baltimore (14-11) Last Meeting: September 7, 2008 (Baltimore, 17-10 at Baltimore) Series Streak: Cincinnati has won three of the last four meetings.
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.
