http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/33 Recent articles about the Cincinnati Bengals en-us So you're the Bengals head coach and you think to yourself, "how will we follow up back-to-back games in which we averaged 193.5 yards rushing?" Oh, I know, said the bright-eyed coach. On Wednesday, Marvin Lewis said that Cedric Benson will start Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions.  “He should be ready to go and start the football game,” said Lewis of Benson. “I think that’s good to be in a good spot where we are with our running ... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:34:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Lewis_Cedric_Benson_will_start_for_the_Bengals_against_the_Detroit_Lions/1657048 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Lewis_Cedric_Benson_will_start_for_the_Bengals_against_the_Detroit_Lions/1657048 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Lewis_Cedric_Benson_will_start_for_the_Bengals_against_the_Detroit_Lions/1657048 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/6/96411aaba74fc91906991823c8b031573731eaed/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_v_8b25.jpg The Lions' defense looks like it will have its hands full facing the return of Cincinnati running back Cedric Benson. Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said Benson, who has missed the past two games with a sore hip muscle, will start against the visiting Lions on Sunday. Benson is ninth in NFL rushing with 859 yards. Even without Benson, the Bengals have a strong rushing attack. Recent free-agent addition Larry Johnson made his debut for the Bengals with 107 yards in Sunday's 16-7 win ov... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:07:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_RB_Benson_to_start_against_Lions/1656517 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_RB_Benson_to_start_against_Lions/1656517 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_RB_Benson_to_start_against_Lions/1656517 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/9/29327e8e4508df4f26cc6137ad15d01ad4382d3d/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_v_36f0.jpg More photos » by Tony Dejak - AP about 1 month ago: Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Harrison (35) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals safety Chinedum Ndukwe after a 20-yard run n the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Cleveland. Harrison rushed for 121 yards on 29 carries but the Browns lost to the Bengals 23-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) Browse more photos » His... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:07:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/An_ode_to_Jerome_Harrison_the_last_player_to_rush_for_100_yards_against_the_Bengals_defense/1656123 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/An_ode_to_Jerome_Harrison_the_last_player_to_rush_for_100_yards_against_the_Bengals_defense/1656123 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/An_ode_to_Jerome_Harrison_the_last_player_to_rush_for_100_yards_against_the_Bengals_defense/1656123 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/a/9aad4c53f7b5cc0f19d6a09c69d25f5577e05950/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91535010.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D04BD84AA26A903424745943646CA25C30EB1203C45E6CEE76.jpg  Ever since Cedric Benson was sidelined with a hip flexor injury, the Bengals and coach Marvin Lewis have said that the fifth-year running back will be the main back when he returns.  After Sunday’s 16-7 win over Cleveland, where Larry Johnson became the third different back this season to run for 100 yards, Lewis reiterated that [...] Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:37:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Lewis_Benson_will_start_Sunday/1655888 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Lewis_Benson_will_start_Sunday/1655888 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Lewis_Benson_will_start_Sunday/1655888 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/2/2259d49a936c6596afc9acca2ad8d697dc7ce586/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90985470.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0AD0A21AF4204BFE55049B5AD0A5324E11DDEFD93E746BFAF.jpg Bengals coach Marvin Lewis announced Monday that Cedric Benson will return to the starting lineup against the Lions Sunday.We've heard optimism regarding Benson's return before, but it sounds more definitive this time."It was discussed to me what the plan was... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:53:47 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Benson_aposs_return_creates_a_good_problem_for_Lewis/1655154 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Benson_aposs_return_creates_a_good_problem_for_Lewis/1655154 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Benson_aposs_return_creates_a_good_problem_for_Lewis/1655154 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/9/995d50df7afab920f446c3a24f0f84b611221893/small/Minnesota_Vikings_v_a09b.jpg by Chris BurkeFiled under: Bengals, BrownsIt did not take very long for Cincinnati's controversial signing of Larry Johnson to pay off.Seeing extensive playing time with starting running back Cedric Benson injured, Johnson carried 22 times for 107 yards -- the first time he'd topped the century mark since Week 16 of last season, when he was still with Kansas City -- as the Bengals beat Cleveland, 17-6."I'm just glad they trust me to go in there, especially with the division a... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:15:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Larry_Johnson_Has_Big_Day_for_Bengals/1650843 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Larry_Johnson_Has_Big_Day_for_Bengals/1650843 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Larry_Johnson_Has_Big_Day_for_Bengals/1650843 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/a/0af449fa7bbb09a33fed141a3808cb5ceae95de6/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_v_da85.jpg It was an easy win, but the Cincinnati Bengals earned it. With their 16-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns today, the Bengals pulled off an amazing feat -- they swept the AFC North with two wins each over the Steelers, Ravens and Browns. Of those teams, the first two were the only ones with any real competitive juice -- the Browns are now 1-10, and that record doesn't really indicate how bad they are. After putting up video game numbers against the Lions, quarterback Brady Quinn(notes) w... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:27:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_sweep_AFC_North_beat_pathetic_Browns/1650672 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_sweep_AFC_North_beat_pathetic_Browns/1650672 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_sweep_AFC_North_beat_pathetic_Browns/1650672 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/6/76b2696bb546793f91c00c41bed7805f5fb63d53/small/Baltimore_Ravens_v_d6dc.jpg For the first time in Cincinnati Bengals franchise history, the Bengals sweep the division with a 13-7 win over the Cleveland Browns today. Carson Palmer had an unimpressive day thanks to poor protection by the offensive line, going 13 for 24 for 110 yards and a single TD to the under-rated TE J.P. Foschi. Former [...] Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:20:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/6_0_How_Sweep_It_Is/1650275 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/6_0_How_Sweep_It_Is/1650275 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/6_0_How_Sweep_It_Is/1650275 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/1/61a19df2544a2ea7d352e4261b940692c9c0c72f/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93306532.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D055A6D2191DA632439F19D2C759DB1A07CF5EFAB86D45A95A.jpg  The Bengals added 10 points in the second quarter to extend their lead to 13-0 at halftime.  For the most part it was a sluggish quarter before the Bengals before they finally got things somewhat in gear late in the quarter.  Carson Palmer connected with JP Foschi for a 4-yard touchdown pass with 1:10 remaining. It was [...] Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:49:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Halftime_Bengals_13_Browns_0/1649917 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Halftime_Bengals_13_Browns_0/1649917 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Halftime_Bengals_13_Browns_0/1649917 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/a/6a8f2d10df987dd152d4e906be89ba12b65c4e2e/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_v_c620.jpg Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson is inactive for today's game against the Cleveland Browns.Earlier this morning Jason La Canfora of NFL Network reported that Benson was expected to play, but when the official inactive list came out, Benson was... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:36:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Benson_inactive_for_Bengals/1649021 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Benson_inactive_for_Bengals/1649021 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Benson_inactive_for_Bengals/1649021 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/9/19163e35b15af5dd122b67f7270f5c16370df44d/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91423257.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0D86D8ED6192A92E67ED9B3717B3DEA4A4A3C9554CF735471.jpg The Cincinnati Bengals expect to have starting running back Cedric Benson and starting wide receiver Laveranues Coles on the field for today's game against the Cleveland Browns.They will not, however, have starting linebacker Keith Rivers.All three players were limited in... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:59:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_apos_Benson_Coles_in_Rivers_out/1648702 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_apos_Benson_Coles_in_Rivers_out/1648702 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_apos_Benson_Coles_in_Rivers_out/1648702 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/2/2259d49a936c6596afc9acca2ad8d697dc7ce586/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90985470.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0AD0A21AF4204BFE55049B5AD0A5324E11DDEFD93E746BFAF.jpg Tale of the Tape Bengals Category Browns 7-3 Record 1-9 21.5 (16) Points for 11.5 (30) 335.6 (17) Total offense 236.8 (31) 127.8 (9) Rush offense 101.4 (22) 207.8 (20) Pass offense 135.4 (31) 16.7 (3) Points allowed 26.3 (28) 310.5 (10) Total defense 402.0 (32) 84.3 (2) Rush defense 154.9 (29) 226.2 (19) Pass defense 247.1 (26) +2 (T10) Turnover differential -11 (32)  When the Bengals run Cedric Benson... Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:08:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_Browns_scouting_report/1645807 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_Browns_scouting_report/1645807 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_Browns_scouting_report/1645807 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/b/ebbbf58305c0d32ff38bef8fcc9dc5b0b073bec6/small/Chicago_Bears_v_4078.jpg More photos » by Ed Reinke - AP We can only hope the Bengals keep feeding the ball to the overrated Cedric Benson. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke, File) Browse more photos » Well, the Browns have shown a little competence throwing the football for the first time in about 20 games.  Granted, it was against one of the worst defenses I can remember in the NFL, but at this point, we'll take it.  Now the Bro... Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:44:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/GOT_NUMBERS_Analyzing_the_Bengals_vs_the_Browns/1645224 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/GOT_NUMBERS_Analyzing_the_Bengals_vs_the_Browns/1645224 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/GOT_NUMBERS_Analyzing_the_Bengals_vs_the_Browns/1645224 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/b/ebbbf58305c0d32ff38bef8fcc9dc5b0b073bec6/small/Chicago_Bears_v_4078.jpg The Bengals lost in Oakland last week and are looking to rebound tomorrow, but according to the Cincy Enquirer, may or may not be doing it without the services of RB Cedric Benson: Bengals running back Cedric Benson and defensive tackle Domata Peko said before Friday’s practice that they felt they’d be on the field for [...] Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:59:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/RB_Benson_a_Game_Time_Decision_vs_Cleveland/1645350 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/RB_Benson_a_Game_Time_Decision_vs_Cleveland/1645350 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/RB_Benson_a_Game_Time_Decision_vs_Cleveland/1645350 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/1/5159b183531d8641a0b199e2a65e402691ad841e/small/Pittsburgh_Steelers_v_c0ff.jpg Cedric Benson was limited in Friday’s practice at Paul Brown Stadium, but indications continue to point toward the fifth-year running back possibly being in the lineup for Sunday’s game against Cleveland. Benson suffered a hip flexor injury near the end of the Nov. 8 game against Baltimore and then left during the second quarter the [...] Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:12:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/1127_Benson_limited_in_practice/1640311 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/1127_Benson_limited_in_practice/1640311 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/1127_Benson_limited_in_practice/1640311 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/d/1d2c7e73097c9e02759792f6cd6cfa498abdfd89/small/PicImg_Cincinnati_Bengals_v_0c86.jpg Untitled Document Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening, we'll (TRY TO) update the practice/injury chart leading up to Sunday's game. The chart is pretty self-explanatory. If the player is listed as out, they're out for the game. If they did not participate, they didn't practice. If they were limited, then they only participated during a portion of practice (typically means missing 11-on-11 drills). If the player is listed as full participation, it simply mea... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:00:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Practice_Report_Cleveland_Browns_1_9_at_Cincinnati_Bengals_7_3/1639433 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Practice_Report_Cleveland_Browns_1_9_at_Cincinnati_Bengals_7_3/1639433 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Practice_Report_Cleveland_Browns_1_9_at_Cincinnati_Bengals_7_3/1639433 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/e/2e7e52adb70de49c40559f771e916d20b1889c05/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_v_70a8.jpg The Bengals announced a few small moves on Tuesday that primarily affects the bottom-end of the roster. Offensive guard/tackle Scott Kooistra, who was cut a few weeks ago and then re-signed on November 9th, was released again. This doubtlessly indicates that starting guard Evan Mathis is fully healed and ready to get back [...] Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:25:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_Tweak_Midseason_Roster/1635774 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_Tweak_Midseason_Roster/1635774 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_Tweak_Midseason_Roster/1635774 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/5/a585450faad65b731221dbf857579ab08928308a/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_2008_d6ff.jpg The Cincinnati Bengals offense is considered by many to have the ability to explode for mass amounts of points at any given time.  The teams' offensive weapons may have gone through some changes since lighting up NFL defenses during the 2005 playoff run with the departure of T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Rudy Johnson and the addition of Cedric Benson and Laveranues Coles.  So why has the offense struggled to put up points at a rate that causes us fans to have angina? The Bengals off... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:45:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Who_is_to_Blame_for_the_Bengals_Offensive_Struggles/1633391 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Who_is_to_Blame_for_the_Bengals_Offensive_Struggles/1633391 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Who_is_to_Blame_for_the_Bengals_Offensive_Struggles/1633391 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/f/ef912e58b589e1f397d9f4eab958f0efc8c68f96/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_v_e6a4.jpg