Morning take: Benson to start Sunday
James Walker, AFC NorthHere are the most interesting stories Tuesday in the AFC North: After a two-game absence, Cincinnati Bengals tailback Cedric Benson (hip) is expected to start next weekend against the Detroit Lions. Morning take...
Blog | December 01, 2009Will one AFC North team make playoffs?
James Walker, AFC North...in the AFC. Meanwhile, there are no virtual certainties for the postseason besides the first-place Cincinnati Bengals (8-3). The Steelers are slumping after losing three straight, and the Ravens have lost 5...
Blog | November 30, 2009Seven-step drop
James Walker, AFC North...in the first quarter. Is it time to start worrying about the passing game of the Cincinnati Bengals? Quarterback Carson Palmer hasn't looked comfortable lately, as the Bengals' offensive line has been surprisingly...
Blog | November 30, 2009Quick Reads: Talkin' 'bout practice
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersWhen it comes to QB success, reps with the first team make all the difference according to Football Outsiders. Just look at the stories of Vince Young and Matt Leinart. Plus, FBO takes a look at the most valuable and least valuable players from Week 12.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009
Fix Steelers' D; Woodson for DPOY
Jeffri Chadiha, ESPN.comThe Steelers' problems relate to a defense that cannot protect a lead, and the Bucs have a keeper in QB Josh Freeman, writes Jeffri Chadiha regarding games this past weekend.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009AFC North injury report
James Walker, AFC North...the final injury reports for Week 12 in the AFC North: Cleveland Browns (1-9) at Cincinnati Bengals (7-3), Sunday at 1 p.m. Browns Questionable: LB Blake Costanzo (shoulder), TE Greg Estandia...
Blog | November 27, 2009Final Word: AFC North
James Walker, AFC North...We will find out this week when Quinn and the Browns take on the first-place Cincinnati Bengals. Quinn had a career-best performance in a loss to the Detroit Lions, throwing for 304...
Blog | November 27, 2009Walker's AFC North picks
James Walker, AFC North...I was just a meager 2-2 thanks to sloppy performances from the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals. Now more grounded, here are the AFC North blog's picks for Week 12: Cleveland Browns...
Blog | November 27, 2009SportsNation Guide: NFL Week 12
Vote: Pick winners | Vs. spread | Steelers-Broncos | Patriots-Saints Your rankings: Power Rankings | MVP Watch | Coaches Weekly chatters: Dre...
Blog Entry | November 27, 2009Morning take: Is '09 Browns draft a bust?
James Walker, AFC North...surprise the scouting staffs in Baltimore and Pittsburgh were once again on top of their game. Cincinnati Bengals tailback Cedric Benson rehabbed during practice, which still leaves open the possibility he could play Sunday...
Blog | November 27, 2009AFC North: Reasons to be thankful
James Walker, AFC North...here are several reasons every AFC North team and its fans should be thankful this week. Cincinnati Bengals (7-3) Great start: The Bengals are off to a tremendous start and likely will make...
Blog | November 26, 2009FBO: The Reggie Bush breakout
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders analyzes Week 12 in the NFL. Ideas: Oakland isn't THAT bad; Reggie Bush is poised for a big game vs. New England; Pittsburgh needs to play better in the second half; David Garrard gets knocked around too much and a plan for Houston.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009
Morning take: Bengals hold No. 2 seed
James Walker, AFC NorthHere are the most interesting stories Wednesday in the AFC North: The Cincinnati Bengals (7-3) currently hold the No. 2 seed in the AFC thanks to the fifth tiebreaker...
Blog | November 25, 2009Patriots under pressure to maintain
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Saints have the burden of protecting a perfect record, but the Patriots will be feeling the most pressure on Monday night, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009AFC North mailbag
James Walker, AFC North...for the AFC North. Alan MacQuarrie from Milwaukee, Wisc. wants to know what happened to the Cincinnati Bengals' pass rush in the loss to the Oakland Raiders. Walker: Oakland quarterback Bruce Gradkowski really made...
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