ArmyBengal Posted November 21, 2012 Report Posted November 21, 2012 WITHOUT any of the rights and wrongs of the Palmer trade, what are the thoughts heading into this weekends game ??They need to leave all the other media crap aside and just focus on beating the Raiders on Sunday.Don't let all the crap that will be brought up divert what's most important: getting the win.I want to see the Bengals continue to run the ball well and continue the recent redzone success.They still need to find a way to improve on 3rd downs BADLY !!!Oakland has the 24th ranked defense with rushing being 23rd and passing being 24th.I like the Bengals odds in that capacity.Get out in front, run the ball and force Palmer to put the ball up 50 times.The only reason Oakland has the #6 overall offense is due to Palmer having the 2nd most attempts in the league.Their rushing offense in next to last.I want to see a win more in this game than most for obvious personal reasons and on a side note, nothing would please me more than a fitting pick 6 from Kirkpatrick to top off that win.Bengals- 27Raiders- 17
volcom69 Posted November 21, 2012 Report Posted November 21, 2012 I'm wondering if Marvin Jones will be playing this week, and Nelson. I want to see Jones so much more then Tate!
COB Posted November 21, 2012 Report Posted November 21, 2012 Palmer could get hot. I'm sure he'd love to come in here and beat the Bengals. Hopefully he'll get confused and start throwing to the guys in orange out of habit. Keep the running game on the front burner, get the law firm another 100 yard game. After the last two weeks the Bengals are surely a prohibitive favorite.I heard this shocking stat somewhere: On their last 8 trips into the red zone, the Bengals have scored 7 touchdowns. Stunner.
HoosierCat Posted November 21, 2012 Report Posted November 21, 2012 Haven't heard anything about Jones yet. Hawkins was listed as day to day by Marvin earlier this week.Re Oakland, their defense is horrible. No reason the Bengals shouldn't be able to put up points. But Carson has some familiarity with the D and Janikowski can kick FGs from 60 yards out. I can see this one turning into a shootout. I think the Bengals will win but if I were betting I think I would take Oakland because I don't think the Bengals will cover a 7.5- or 8-point spread.
ArmyBengal Posted November 21, 2012 Author Report Posted November 21, 2012 This might be the first time this season where I actually expect them to keep their focus and do what's needed.If Marvin Jones isn't ready, I want MORE Sanu. Tell Tate to go shine the sink pipes or something.
Spor_tees Posted November 21, 2012 Report Posted November 21, 2012 The difference in this game could be whether or not McFadden plays. McFadden has that speed to break a long one. If the Bengals comes out flat and scores less than 20 points the Raiders have a shot, of course it will depend on the intangibles like turnovers, penalties, and special teams.
HoosierCat Posted November 21, 2012 Report Posted November 21, 2012 Reggie Nelson and Marvin Jones both practicing per Reedy. Hawk is the only guy out. Cook doing drills on the side. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p30QHbD8018
walzav29 Posted November 21, 2012 Report Posted November 21, 2012 The middle of the field should be open, and Gresham needs to have a big game. AJ will be AJ. I look for Dalton to have a big game too. Bengals 38Raiders 14
Stripes Posted November 21, 2012 Report Posted November 21, 2012 I expect a close, moderate-to-high scoring game in which both quarterbacks put up respectable statistical performances.
HoosierCat Posted November 21, 2012 Report Posted November 21, 2012 Per CBS, McFadden, Goodson & Seymour all not practicing today for Oakland.
cincy9275 Posted November 21, 2012 Report Posted November 21, 2012 i hope our d-line smashes carson all day!!! bengals keep on rolling and win this one 38-10.
ArmyBengal Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Posted November 22, 2012 If McFadden doesn't play, I think it makes the task far more difficult for Oakland.They can't keep having Palmer drop back and pass 50 times a game.Just look at last week for him.Bunch of yards and 2 TD's. Looks great until you see the 2 INT's he threw as well.Typical...
kingwilly Posted November 22, 2012 Report Posted November 22, 2012 I call it 33-24 Bengals win. not as close as score indicates.Oak D cannot stop anything.
HoosierCat Posted November 22, 2012 Report Posted November 22, 2012 Turkey Day practice update from Reedy:Joe Reedy @joereedyHawkins (knee) and Quinn (hamstring) did not practice for #bengals today. Adam Jones (calf) goes from DNP to limited.
volcom69 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Posted November 22, 2012 I'm hoping to see alot of Marvin Jones, and Sanu on the field at the same time this weekend.
HoosierCat Posted November 22, 2012 Report Posted November 22, 2012 Oakland practice report from Reedy:For the Raiders, running back Darren McFadden (ankle), defensive end Richard Seymour (knee/hamstring) and running back Mike Goodsen (ankle) did not participate for a second straight day. Defensive end Jack Crawford (toe) also did not practice after not being listed on Wednesday.Running back Taiwan Jones (ankle) was listed as limited after not appearing on Wednesday’s report.
Spor_tees Posted November 23, 2012 Report Posted November 23, 2012 The Redskins annihilated the Cowboys, they have to be on the verge of a mutiny. I hope they suck that bad when the Bengals go to play them.
HoosierCat Posted November 23, 2012 Report Posted November 23, 2012 The Redskins annihilated the Cowboys, You underestimate the 'skins ability to choke...
volcom69 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Posted November 23, 2012 Well no sell out, looks like a black out for the locals.
Spor_tees Posted November 23, 2012 Report Posted November 23, 2012 This is off topic, but when I was at Wal Mart the other day, I saw that Reggie Kelly has his own Salsa.
HoosierCat Posted November 23, 2012 Report Posted November 23, 2012 Practice report:/>http://cincinnati.com/blogs/bengals/2012/11/23/hawkins-doubtful-for-sunday/For the Bengals, Hawk is doubtful for Sunday. He has not practiced all week. Marvin Jones is probable.For the Raiders, McFadden, Goodson and Seymour have been ruled OUT.
ShulaSteakhouse Posted November 24, 2012 Report Posted November 24, 2012 Oakland, Chargers, Cowgirls and Eagles, before the Ravens and Steelers. Dalton avoids TO's, defense continues to shape up and stay healthy, they should win the next 4 weeks.Wouldn't mind seeing Dre at CB and Terrance at S. Newman has played pretty well for a while now, every bit as good as Hall, who gets picked on less.Blitz Palmer often.
Spor_tees Posted November 24, 2012 Report Posted November 24, 2012 Oakland, Chargers, Cowgirls and Eagles, before the Ravens and Steelers. Dalton avoids TO's, defense continues to shape up and stay healthy, they should win the next 4 weeks.Wouldn't mind seeing Dre at CB and Terrance at S. Newman has played pretty well for a while now, every bit as good as Hall, who gets picked on less.Blitz Palmer often.The key to the Bengals winning games because of their youth, is turnovers, penalties, and special teams. If they win in those three categories they win. I know I say this all the time, but it's true.
TJJackson Posted November 24, 2012 Report Posted November 24, 2012 Well, of course it's true, sir - you wrote it, so it MUST be true
Spor_tees Posted November 24, 2012 Report Posted November 24, 2012 Well, of course it's true, sir - you wrote it, so it MUST be trueWell some teams like the Patriots are good enough to overcome adversity. The Bengals are young and they don't have as big of a gap to overcome stuff like that. Every team has some kid of weakness, and if you look back at a lot of the Bengals' losses you'll see lots of penalties, a negative turnover ratio, or they got beat in the special teams category. I guarantee it.
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