Bengals @ Ravens Game Thread

[ArmyBengal]

I don't always check those message things at the top of the screen and tend to miss out on free weekends of movie channels and things like this.

Heck, even if you can't watch the game, you can DVR it and watch later.

Anyway, I just didn't want people to miss out on a chance to watch the Bengals if they weren't being shown in their area.

[HoosierCat]

Moobs still a question mark for Sunday, per Harvey. Dennard says he expects to play but it's the training staff's call.

Marvin Jones still in a boot but no longer using crutches.

[volcom69]

Must have been one hell of a concussion. Hopefully he is out there, but still has not practiced much or had much game speed, have to wonder how rusty he is at this point.

O-line worries me in this game, with a rookie center, who knows at RT, not sure i like that against a Ravens front.

[HoosierCat]

Porter, Pollack and Wright not practicing. Moobs apparently on the field, just a question of getting clearance Sunday.

[HoosierCat]

And here's you first injury report of the season...

Ravens

FULL PARTICIPATION: RB Bernard Pierce (concussion), CB Lardarius Webb (back)

Bengals

OUT: RB Max Burkhead (knee), WR Marvin Jones (knee)

DID NOT PARTICIPATE: LB Sean Porter (hamstring), WR James Wright (concussion), G/C Mike Pollak (knee)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION: CB Darqueze Dennard (hip)

FULL PARTICIPATION: LB Vontaze Burfict (hamstring), TE Tyler Eifert (shoulder), RB Cedric Peerman (hip), OT Andre Smith (concussion)

[HoosierCat]

Statue of murdering thug revealed.

/>https://twitter.com/tunasweasel/status/507547206535352320

[Scottishbengal]

And here's you first injury report of the season...

Ravens

FULL PARTICIPATION: RB Bernard Pierce (concussion), CB Lardarius Webb (back)

Bengals

OUT: RB Max Burkhead (knee), WR Marvin Jones (knee)

DID NOT PARTICIPATE: LB Sean Porter (hamstring), WR James Wright (concussion), G/C Mike Pollak (knee)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION: CB Darqueze Dennard (hip)

FULL PARTICIPATION: LB Vontaze Burfict (hamstring), TE Tyler Eifert (shoulder), RB Cedric Peerman (hip), OT Andre Smith (concussion)

So it looks like the ratbirds go with a full squad (except Rice) and the Bengals are without Burkhead and Jones, and maybe Porter, Wright and/or Pollack.

Even so I still like our match up on either side of the ball. I think a rejuvenated O can put up points against Baltimore, and I think our D will be able to restrict them a bit. Homefield advantage plays a part so could come down to S.T.'s and eliminating stupid penalties.

Bring on Sunday - time to take care of business !!

[HoosierCat]

Pollack was back today, Boling and Whit got the day off. Wright still working on the side.

[COB]

Statue of murdering thug revealed.

/>https://twitter.com/tunasweasel/status/507547206535352320

That is honestly one of the dumbest things I've ever seen.

[HoosierCat]

Moobs probable for Sunday.

Dennard (hip) questionable, didn't practice today.

Porter and Wright doubtful.

Hobson's guess at the inactive list: Wright, Porter, Marvin Jones, Burkhead, Clarke, Hawkinson and T.J. Johnson.

Per Dehner, CB Ladarius Webb questionable for Baltimore.

[HoosierCat]

Word this afternoon is that Webb won't play.

[volcom69]

I heard that as well, but I find it strange how today that they released Derek Cox another CB.

[Scottishbengal]

Injury report from the .com

OUT: Marvin Jones, Rex Burkhead

DOUBTFUL: Sean Porter, James Wright

QUESTIONABLE: Darqueze Dennard

PROBABLE: Eifert, Burfict, Peerman, Pollack, Andre Smith

And from the Baltimore Budgies website:-

Ladarius Webb - questionable

Bernard Pierce - probable

Bengals waive DT Bilukidi and take CB McCalebb from practice squad to playing squad. Does this mean that Dennard isn't going to play due to injury or maybe that they want more experience/depth in the backfield to cover Steve Smith ?

[volcom69]

McCalebb won't see the field as a CB he is brought up for special teams only. Chances are Dennard is not playing this week.

[semiotter]

Sweet I'm ready for this one......Go Bengals

[Scottishbengal]

McCalebb won't see the field as a CB he is brought up for special teams only. Chances are Dennard is not playing this week.

You think?

If McCalebb plays just on ST's and If Dennard sits this one out, that's just leaving 4 CB's - Hall returning from the ACL Jones and Kirkpatrick and Newman who is ageing like a fine cheese.

I can see where you're coming from and I suppose McCalebb could cover a CB if there's an injury (god forbid) so there's some sort of security on that basis.

[Scottishbengal]

Sweet I'm ready for this one......Go Bengals

excitement and nerves starting to kick in .... beers been in the fridge since Fri night .....a hearty pork stew in the slow-cooker

GIVE ME FOOOOOOOOTBALL !!!!

[UK Bengal]

Whats worrying me are we going to see the pre season improved andy or is he gonna regress playing a div foe away who havent lost an opener at home under the current qb

[Scottishbengal]

Whats worrying me are we going to see the pre season improved andy or is he gonna regress playing a div foe away who havent lost an opener at home under the current qb

The coaches will have a gameplan to play to the strengths of their own personnel and to stifle the opposition personnel - lets hope that the players execute as they should.

This is going to be a tough game whether it's the opener, mid-season of the last regular game ...

[volcom69]

Here's hoping Dalton can get his first win in Baltimore, and can finally have a good game against them. Hopefully the o-line holds up and gives him time, hopefully the running game can get going (I'm not holding my breath), and the new coordinators call a great game!

[JaxonFord87]

Webb inactive today

[JaxonFord87]

Bengals inactives

WR Marvin Jones

RB Rex Burkhead

WR James Wright

RB Rex Burkhead

CB Darqueze Dennard

OG TJ Johnson

LB Sean Porter

DE Will Clarke

[HoosierCat]

@jamisonhensley: #Ravens inactives: CB Lardarius Webb, WR Michael Campanaro, ILB Arthur Brown, G John Urschel, OT Jah Reid, WR D.Thompson and FB Toussaint

Bengals catch a break with Webb.

Good to see Moobs active.

[jonf45uk]

Both sides looking a little thin at cb. Hope we can stick with the run and not have to go throw crazy too early! Not getting home til about half time, but fingers and everything else crossed

Jon

[HoosierCat]

Danneman:

@FOX19Joe: Whitworth pregame speech to teammates: "We ain't got to run our mouths about s***. They've got to come through us. So, let's ride."

Perfect.