Indianapolis Colts

By Kirkendall Of the five opponents that the Bengals have already played, their record is a 16-6 -- which means the remaining opponents have a .480 winning percentage (24-26). OpponentOpp. Record Result@ Baltimore Ravens 2-2L, 10-17 Tennessee Titans5-0L, 7-24 @ New York Giants 4-0L, 23-26 Cleveland B...

By Kirkendall At this point, we're scanning the schedule and wondering when our first win will come. We've already scratched out the Cowboys, Jets, Steelers, Jaguars, Eagles, Steelers (again), Ravens (again), Colts, and Redskins. Perhaps we'll have a shot against the Texans, Browns and Chiefs, but w...

By Kirkendall AFC Scobee secured the Jaguars’ first win of the season on a 51-yard field goal with four seconds remaining in regulation as Jacksonville defeated the Indianapolis Colts 23-21. The veteran kicker made all three field goal attempts (26, 21, 51) and two extra point attempts (11 points) in a...

By Kirkendall GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Week Atlanta’s JOHN ABRAHAM notched two sacks in the Falcons’ 38-14 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs bringing his season total to six.  Abraham finished with three tackles and one forced fumble.Philadelphia’s JUQUA PARKER had 2.5 sacks, five tackles...

By Kirkendall Chick Ludwig says that Chris Perry has a great chance of breaking the 100-yard barrier this week. Below is Perry's top rushing performances (not including receiving yards. DateOpp.YardsATTTDNovember 20, 2005 @ Indianapolis Colts 8280September 21, 2008 @ NY Giants 74201September 14, 2...

By Kirkendall Right now, Bengals opponents are sporting a .533 record (not sure where that ranks). Last season, the same opponents went 140-116 (.547). Here's this years breakdown. OpponentRecordPCT.Baltimore Ravens 2-01.000Tennessee Titans 3-01.000New York Giants 3-01.000Cleveland Browns 0-3.000Da...

By Kirkendall In the Steelers 38-17 win, Houston Texans defensive end Mario Williams got two sacks. James Harrison got three. Still, Arrowhead Pride (Chiefs Blog) was pleased with the chance at victory, "The Kansas City Chiefs nearly shocked the world this afternoon when their attempt to take the New E...

By Kirkendall Along with Keith Rivers, I think Corey Lynch is one of the most impressive defensive rookies. Even though Pat Sims didn't record those key numbers (which is normal for a defensive tackle), I liked his motor with his noticeable intensity. With Shirley coming on against the Colts, I think the...

By Kirkendall The Draft? Mark Curnutte writes that Bengals Tight End coach, Jonathan Haynes, was at Purdue's Pro Day. Actually, Cincinnati sent EIGHT coaches to Purdue's Pro Day including Haynes, Jeff Fitzgerald and Mike Zimmer. Fitzgerald is likely checking out linebacker Stanford Kegler. Zimmer c...

By Kirkendall The Buffalo loss could have lasting affects also. The Bills (5-6) beat the Bengals and now own the tie-breaker. But their road during the season's remaining five games is much more difficult than the Browns. WeekOpponentRecordHome/Away Week 13 @ Washington 5-63-2Week 14 Miami0-100-5We...

OFFENSE: QB BEN ROETHLISBERGER, PITTSBURGH STEELERS  OH - In a divisional match-up against Cleveland, Roethlisberger was a major catalyst as the Steelers rallied from a 21-6 deficit to defeat the Browns 31-28. Cromartie, Sproles Power Chargers Past Colts ColtPower.com

By Kirkendall Will they make Kurt Warner, Edgerrin James and Larry Fitzgerald Hall of Famers this Sunday? Probably. They made the Jets think that Chad Pennington was actually worth starting before swapping him out for Kellen Clemens. They made the Bills realize that J.P. Losman is still the better quarte...

By Kirkendall I have to say, the Bengals defense simply dominated the Ravens this season. We can't say that about many teams, can we? The 272 total offensive yards, by the Ravens Sunday, is the best defensive performance by the Bengals this season. By a long shot. Of the 21 turnovers forced this season by the...

By Kirkendall AFC Harrison led the charge for the Steelers’ defense as the team extended its Monday night home win streak to 12 in a 38-7 victory over Baltimore. Harrison registered a career-high 3.5 sacks, nine tackles, one intercepton, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. The Steelers scored 14...

By Kirkendall AFC In a 52-7 win over Washington, Vrabel was a key factor as the Patriots pushed their record to 8-0. The 11th-year veteran recorded 13 tackles and tied his career-high with three sacks and three forced fumbles. Each of Vrabel’s three sacks forced fumbles, which resulted in 17 points off tu...

By Kirkendall Thinking ahead: There are four running backs generating four different questions heading into 2008. Pittsburgh Steelers Out: DE Aaron Smith (knee) Doubtful: S Ryan Clark (abdomen), CB Bryant McFadden (ankle) Probable: LB Clint Kriewaldt (shoulder)

By Kirkendall Other interesting matchups. Tampa Bay/Indianapolis and San Diego/Denver. Bears/Green Bay play Sunday night. Buc' em (Tampa Bay blog) Stampede Blue (Colts blog) Mile High Report (Broncos blog) Windy City Gridiron (Bears blog) Acme Packing Company (Packers blog)

By Kirkendall Offense: RB Chris Brown, Tennessee Titans Titans running back CHRIS BROWN rushed for an NFL Kickoff Weekend best with 175 yards (career-high) on 19 carries in a 13-10 road victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.  Brown surpassed his previous career-high of 152 yards against the Indiana...

By Kirkendall Powerful Patriots: While the Colts announced that they're still in Super Bowl form Thursday night, the nemesis Patriots have done the same owning a playoff expected New York Jets, 38-14. The Tom Brady (22/28, 297 yards, 3 TDs) to Randy Moss (9-183, TD) combination could join the league's...