Bengals kicked themselves out of the Playoffs and Jets Move On
When Cincinnati Bengals kicker, Shayne Graham, missed a late 28-yard field goal with 3:49 left in the game that basically ended the Bengals season. Down ten points, you need to make that field to give your team a chance to win, but it was not meant to be. The New York Jets beat the Bengals 24-14.
But, its was not just the kicking game that was the only issue for the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals had a hard time dealing with the tough defense by the New York Jets and the Jets rookie quarterback, Mark Sanchez. Mark Sanchez did not play like a rookie as he lead his team to victory. Sanchez threw for 182-yards and 1 touchdown. Also, the Jets defense put a lot of pressure on Bengals QB, Carson Palmer and sacked him 3 times. Chad Ochocinco was a non-factor for the Bengals. He was held in checked by Jets cornerback, Darrelle Revis.
In the end, the New York Jets just wanted it more and it showed on the field. Now, the New York Jets move on to the AFC Divisional round. And for the Cincinnati Bengals, they have to figure out what went wrong and get ready for next season.
Emotional Win for the Chargers
Sunday’s game between the San Diego Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals was an important game with big playoff implications. The winner would get one step closer to winning the second seed in the AFC’s playoff race and earn a first-round bye in the playoffs as well. However, the game was overshadowed by the death of Cincinnati Bengals wide-receiver, Chris Henry.
Henry died on Thursday due to falling out of the back of a pickup truck during what the police are describing a domestic depute between Henry and his fiancée. As the Bengals tried to deal with Henry’s death, they did their best to beat the Chargers. In the 2nd quarter, Cincinnati Bengals wide-receiver, Chad Ochocinco, caught a 49-yard touchdown pass from quarterback, Carson Palmer. Then, Chad got on his knees and pointed to the sky to show his respects to Chris Henry. Chad became emotional on the bench soon after.
Both the Chargers and Bengals exchanged leads. The Bengals would then tie the game up at 24-24 late in the 4th quarter. But, in the end, the San Diego Chargers would win the game on a 52-yard field goal by Nate Kaeding with 3 seconds left. The Chargers would beat the Bengals 27-24, which was an emotional and important game for both teams.
This was a tough lost for the Cincinnati Bengals, but with Henry’s death, it brought the team closer together. For the San Diego Chargers, they are one step closer to the AFC’s 2nd seed. With a win next week, the Chargers can achieve that goal.
(Sources: ESPN, Fox Sports)
NFL Week 1: Great Debuts and Some Things Never Change
Brett Favre is back. Minnesota Vikings new leader, Brett Favre, had an great debut for the Vikings. With the help of Adrian Peterson, who had 180-yards rushing and scored 3-touchdowns, the Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 34-20. Favre threw for 110-yards and one touchdown. Also, New York Jets new rookie QB, Mark Sanchez, was another player who had a impressive debut as well. Mark Sanchez through for 272-yards and had one touchdown to lead the Jets to a victory over the Houston Texans, 24-7.
One player that did not have a great debut was Chicago Bears QB, Jay Cutler. Even though the Bears had a chance to win the game, Jay Cutler’s 4-interceptions, including his last interception with 58-seconds left, would doomed the Bears and helped the Green Bay Packers get the victory, 21-15. And for the Detroit Lions, it was not a good day as well.
The Detroit Lions continued their regular-season losing streak to 18 games. The Lions lost to the New Orleans Saints, 45-27. Drew Brees looked awesome, throwing for 358-yards and 6 TDs. And for the Cincinnati Bengals, lady luck was not on their side. With 11 seconds left in the game, Denver Broncos wide-receiver, Brandon Stokley, caught a deflected pass and scored a 87-yard touchdown to help the Broncos beat the Bengals, 12-7 on an amazing and unbelievable play.
With great debuts from Brett Favre and Mark Sanchez, it was another great weekend of NFL football. But, for teams like the Lions, hopefully they can end their losing streak. But, only time will tell.
Why would Ochocinco call out Merriman?
The San Diego Chargers will play against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 20, 2009. But, the hype for the game has already began. Bengals wide-receiver Chad Johnson said on Twitter about Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman: “Somebody please tell Shawne Merriman thats is ass on Dec. 20th, relay the message to the rest of the D, especially Cromartie!!!!child please.”
In response, Shawne Merriman created a video. Merriman said that if Chad Johnson continued to call him out, he was going to ring his neck. This new Merriam vs. Ochocinco rivalry should bring great attention and hype to this game. Though, all the talking will be done on the field.
But, of course, the only problem is that the game between the San Diego Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals is in December, which is five months from now. A lot of things can happened between here and then. What if one of the players or both players are out of this game due to injuries, what then?
Well see if the trash taking continues throughout the season, but one thing for sure is that the hype will start up again the week of the game. Only time will tell who will be on the winning side and who will have the last laugh. Stay tuned.