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Benson: Win Over Bears Was 'Wonderful'

Oct 31, 2014 5:14 AM

Bengals running back Cedric Benson helped his team dominate the Bears on Sunday. Benson had 189 yards and a touchdown as Cincinnati toasted Chicago 45-10 at Paul Brown Stadium. The running back said heading into the week that he wanted retribution against the Bears, his former team, for "bad-mouthing" him to potential free agent suitors. "Everybody knew it was going to be an emotional day," said Benson. "Everybody knew. What a wonderful day and a wonderful thing, to go out there and strut your stuff."

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Ochocinco Plans For News Network

Jul 4, 2014 5:33 PM

Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco is planning to form his own social news network on Twitter. Ochocinco plans to use his player contacts around the league to develop news. The idea grew out of his partnership with Motorola, which will provide the technology. He's calling the venture OCNN, for the Ochocinco News Network. "If I break it, you might as well believe it," Ochocinco told the Associated Press.

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Benson: Bears Bad-Mouthed Me

Jul 4, 2014 6:32 PM

Bengals running back Cedric Benson is excited to get some retribution against his former team on Sunday. Benson claims that the Bears bad-mouthed him when he was a free agent this offseason. "I heard all the rumors that were said coming out of Chicago," Benson said Wednesday in a conference call. "Even the Bengals told me, they would call and inquire about me and get nothing but negative things -- just that I didn't work hard, that I was a prima donna, or didn't work hard on the field, or I wasn't focused. Anything negative they could say, it was said. I'm sure that contributed largely to me not getting picked up right away."

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Ochocinco Has His Own iPhone Application

Dec 15, 2014 4:18 PM

Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco now has his own application for the iPhone. The application was created with the help of Cincinnati quarterback Jordan Palmer. For $4.99, Ochocinco fans can follow his daily exploits in photos, videos and tweets as well as asking for his advice in certain situations. "If you can't fly here to chill with me you can with this app," Ochocinco informed fans through a post on his Twitter account.

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Cutler Says He'll Leave Trash Talking To Ochocinco

Nov 24, 2014 8:56 PM

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler says that he'll leave the trash talking to Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco ahead of their showdown on Sunday. "I'm going to have to bow out of that," Cutler said on Waddle and Silvy Tuesday. "Chad is great. He's a fabulous player. He is a social media sensation. Once Wednesday starts I'll probably be out of that whole situation. "The guy does some different stuff but I think that's 100 percent him. That's his personality. That's how he is on the field. I love watching him on film. He comes to practice, he comes to work, and he does what he has to do to get himself prepared to play." The Bears will travel to Cincinnati to play the Bengals in Week 7.

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Bengals Lose Odom To Torn Achilles

Apr 9, 2014 1:11 PM

The Bengals have lost defensive end Antawn Odom for the season because of a torn Achilles. He suffered the injury in Cincinnati's loss to Houston. "He's our best player on the line. I sure hope he isn't out for the year," defensive tackle Tank Johnson told the Enquirer before the injury was confirmed.

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Ray Lewis Fined $25K

Jul 16, 2014 4:45 PM

Ray Lewis was fined a total of $25,000 for actions during Sunday?s game against the Bengals, according to a league source. The fines were the result of two infractions during the game. On a pass play, he unnecessarily kicked an opponent. Additionally, during the fourth quarter he unnecessarily struck a defenseless receiver (Chad Ochocinco). The fines for those two actions amounted to $25,000.

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Risdon's $.10 For Week 5

Nov 5, 2014 3:45 PM

$.01-- Ladies and gentlemen, we?ve found our surprise teams for 2009! With Denver?s great comeback against New England and Cincinnati?s last-second stunner over Baltimore, those two victors have established themselves as fully legit contenders. There is a whole multitude of reasons why, but the focus here is on great coaching--an alleged weakness of both the Broncos and Bengals. That preconceived notion is clearly flat-out wrong. I?m as guilty as anyone of doubting Josh McDaniels in Denver, but he has proven me hasty to judge. That?s ironic, because patience and a willingness to not rush to judgment appear to be hallmarks of his coaching style. As both John Madden and Marty Schottenheimer like to say, great coaches make great in-game and halftime adjustments. McDaniels clearly has figured out this concept; two weeks in a row the Broncos have come from behind to beat quality teams by pitching second-half shutouts. People laughed at McDaniels for insisting that Kyle Orton come back in the Jay Cutler trade, but true to his words, Orton has been perfect for young McDaniels? offense. The players trust and believe, and that can go an awfully long way. The same is true for Marvin Lewis in Cincinnati. Greatly aided by a more assertive leadership style from Carson Palmer, Lewis finally has a team with some pride and mental toughness. The defense is playing like a cohesive group, not a gaggle of somewhat talented individuals that happen to be wearing the same uniforms. Lewis? belief in Cedric Benson and his ability to get the volatile Chad Ochocinco to subjugate has turned around the Bengals? long-suffering fortunes. The talent has been there in Cincy before, but now it?s a real team, thanks in part to a great coaching job. $.02--At what point is enough enough in Oakland with Jamarcus Russell and his miserable QB play? The apathetic, inaccurate slinger clearly has incriminating photos of his coach (perhaps breaking someone?s jaw?) or owner Al Davis, because there is no other acceptable reason why a QB change has not been made. Sure he completed over 50% of his passes for just the second time in five games (he was 8-13), but Russell was sacked six times and lost three fumbles and appeared to not care at all that his team was getting pasted. Perhaps the worst moment, however, was on a play that should be Russell?s greatest strength. Rookie Louis Murphy got at least 5 yards behind the defense, but the cannon-armed Russell couldn?t get the ball over the top on about a 45-yard throw and allowed the defender to catch up and make a great play. When your calling card is downfield bombing and you can?t even do that right, it?s clearly time for a change. There?s just no way Charlie Frye or Bruce Gradkowski cannot give the Raiders a better chance to win than Jamarcus Russell, his exorbitant salary be damned. On the flip side, another former #1 overall pick that badly struggled in his early career looked pretty good for the Giants. David Carr was poised, accurate, and in control, none of which would ever aptly describe his Texans or Panthers tenures. Granted it was mop-up time in a laugher game against a vastly inferior opponent, but he did beat All Pro Nnamdi Asomugha on a great throw. Good for you, David Carr! $.03--Keeping with the ?how bad can they be?? theme, Cleveland beat Buffalo 6-3 in what just might be the worst game ever played. Derek Anderson went 2-17 through the air, begging the question ?Is Brady Quinn really that bad?? Buffalo was flagged 12 times before halftime (three were declined), and the refs missed a call where a Browns player had his helmet removed--the Bills player was holding it by the facemask as the play ended. All those weapons on offense for Buffalo, yet Trent Edwards can do nothing to get them the ball. An unforgivable special teams gaffe cost Buffalo the game, again despite the referees, who called roughing the passer on a play where the Browns defender initiated contact with Edwards before the ball left his hand. I truly hate calling for a coach?s head, but these Buffalo Bills are simply not professionally prepared to compete, not even against another team that clearly wasn?t ready to play. $.04--It was not a good Sunday for the game officials, who blew several calls and made a few others that should cause them great shame upon further review. From the aforementioned Browns/Bills calls, to the play in Detroit where a Lions defender was tackled from behind into Ben Roethlisberger?s feet and whistled for roughing the passer, to a play where Kellen Winslow openly taunted an Eagle (while down by three TDs) on a play where K2 dropped the ball and no flag was thrown, the zebras were far too often a lesser member of the Equidae genus. The inconsistency of calls regarding roughing the passer and unsportsmanlike conduct needs to get ironed out quickly, because indignant fans have had enough. $.05--Highlight of the week: Arizona?s late goal-line stand that sealed the win over Houston. I happened to be listening to the Texans? audio feed while watching it (thank you Sirius!), and Andre Ware summed it up perfectly: Houston was worried about not making the touchdown, while the Cardinals players were absolutely convinced they were going to make the stops. That difference in confidence and attitude was obvious as the downs bore on, and it?s the reason why Arizona should not be taken lightly and the Texans should not yet be taken seriously. $.06--You?re going to see and hear loads of opinions about just how egregious the bad teams are this year, but it?s time to move the Detroit Lions out of that grouping. I may be a homer here, but these Lions proved on Sunday they are not a bad team. Playing with a backup QB and without their best player (Calvin Johnson) for almost the entire game, Detroit went toe to toe with the defending champion Steelers and did not look overmatched in doing so. Coach Jim Schwartz has brought a new attitude to the Motor City and the players are gulping the Kool Aid. Yes they are 1-4, but look at the losses: New Orleans, Chicago, Minnesota, and Pittsburgh. The Lions won the first half against Minnesota and were tied with Chicago at halftime. Those aren?t moral victories, those are signs that the team is good enough to hang with the big boys but not quite ready to beat them. Yet. This Detroit Lions team is head and shoulders above the winless teams, including Tennessee, and is vastly superior to the other 1-win teams (Miami, which hasn?t played yet, is an exception). $.07--Five random NFL thoughts: 1. All you 49ers fans printing your playoff tickets already, welcome back to reality. 2. Every team coming off a bye won, most in convincing fashion. This reinforces my notion that entire divisions should get their byes at the same time, so as not to give a competitive imbalance. Atlanta and Carolina got an unfair leg up on New Orleans and Tampa (not that they needed that one!) by getting their bye already. Put a whole division on pause at the same time, then follow it up with two straight weeks of intra-divisional play. 3. Redskins fans are going to call for Jim Zorn?s head, but that game was lost early on when Chris Samuels went down. That left D?Anthony Baptiste to handle Julius Peppers for almost the entire game. Carolina took advantage and never stopped attacking. 4. This is incredibly premature, but here?s hoping that new Colts coach Jim Caldwell learned from Tony Dungy?s repeated mistake of resting his starters late in the year. It sure looks like the Colts will clinch the AFC South before December starts, but Caldwell must remember that the starters need to stay sharp late. Dungy stubbornly fought that notion and it cost them a few playoff losses. 5. Dallas finally found someone to step up and make a game-changing play in Miles Austin. Actually, he did it a few times, which makes his outstanding performance seem even less fluky. That bodes real well for a Cowboys team that doesn?t really have a defined leader or identity offensively. $.08: Non-football thought of the week-- Technically this is a football subject, but there is something much larger surrounding Rush Limbaugh?s interest in buying the St. Louis Rams. Without getting into politics too much, suffice to say Mr. Limbaugh is a highly divisive figure and would have it no other way. And that?s not anything that should prevent him from buying an NFL team. But it?s the racial angle that is most troublesome. Back when ESPN foolishly provided Rush with enough rope to hang himself on their network, he obliged with some racially charged remarks concerning Donovan McNabb. Those remarks, paired with his outward venom towards Barack Obama, demanding sainthood for James Earl Ray, and other sentiments that suggest a deep-seated racist nature are not easily ignored. That?s especially true for a league that is more than 50% black, yet is probably the greatest model of any group that race means nothing. Several writers, including Randolph Charlotin?s excellent piece here on RealGM, have opined that it?s not acceptable for a racist to own an NFL team. I disagree with that in principle; there are racists that own businesses, get elected to public office, even become highly successful sports figures. But the NFL could take a nice preemptive strike here and work towards soothing some of the bitter enmity that so badly ravages our nation these days and hold out for a better offer for the Rams, even if it means heading back to Los Angeles. The NFL doesn?t need to bring in an owner that automatically repels so many people, both politically and racially. With the NFLPA already publicly stating that same sentiment, it just makes too much sense for Roger Goodell to say ?No thanks? to Rush. $.09-- Florida State is pressuring legendary coach Bobby Bowden to hang up his hat and fully turn over the program to successor Jimbo Fisher. This is an interesting dilemma for both the school and the coach, one that has not played out well at other institutions with long-time coaching legends. Eddie Robinson at Grambling went out the door kicking and screaming, and the program has not recovered. Nebraska still hasn?t replaced Tom Osborn with any real success (sorry Frank Solich!), and it took years for USC to escape the doldrums after John Robinson. It?s a very delicate balance of both sides, though for the Seminoles it?s becoming increasingly apparent that Bowden has passed the end of the line. The man brought unprecedented success and amazing long-term prominence to a Florida State program that was best known for being where Burt Reynolds played college ball before Bowden arrived in Tallahassee. All those top 10 finishes and thrilling rivalry games, the Heisman winners and the NFL pipeline--Bowden created all that from nothing. Sure he?s had his scandals (Free Shoes University, the recent academic issues), but by and large Bobby Bowden is renowned for his dadgum spirit and positive influence on the game. But like so many other legends, the end game isn?t going well. Those close to the program will tell you Bowden does little other than being the public face of the team anymore, but even in that capacity his skills are obviously diminishing. The trustee that spoke up said nothing incorrect, even though Bowden sycophants clearly aren?t ready to hear it yet. $.10: Scouting Report-- Trent Williams, T, Oklahoma. 6?5?, 310, 40 time NA. Positives: Technically sound run blocker with a great mauling attitude. Fires off the snap and attacks with power, balance, and fervor. Great upper body strength. Good arm extension and hand punch. Good at finding targets in space at the second level. Moves in a short area fairly well for his size. Has played both right and left tackle on high-powered offenses. Has the base strength to envelop bull rushes. Decent, consistent knee bend. Has quick feet. Flips his hips and maintains balance while moving. Will play through pain and has shown great durability. Negatives: Doesn?t always recognize blitzes. Can be predictable and telegraphs whether it?s a run or pass. Can be slow to extend his arms in pass protection. Plays to the level of lesser competition too readily. Doesn?t consistently finish his blocks, too quick to try and make the next one. Guesses on opposing pass rushers? moves instead of reading and quickly reacting. NFL Comparison: A less fiery Eric Winston. Forecast: A premier right tackle prospect with enough athletic potential to maybe make a good left tackle. That equates draft-wise to Gosder Cherilus or Chris Williams as a mid 1st round pick. Midseason stock sliding a bit. Jeff.Risdon@RealGM.com Catch me every Monday at 5:05 ET, 2:05 PT with Papa Joe Chevalier at papajoetalk.com

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RealGM's Week 5 Rundown

May 11, 2014 3:01 AM

The Vikings, Giants, Broncos and Colts remained perfect on Sunday, while the Rams, Buccaneers, Chiefs and Titans remained winless in Week 5. We will calculate each team?s Trench Counter*. Minnesota 38, St. Louis 10 Team Trench Counter: Vikings +14.3, Rams -14.3 The Minnesota Vikings (5-0) jumped out to an early lead and never looked back against the St. Louis Rams (0-5) on Sunday afternoon at Edward Jones Stadium. Brett Favre, who turned 40 this week, threw for 232 yards, one touchdown and an interception as the Vikings won their 400th NFL game. Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor combined for 89 rushing yards and three scores. Favre connected with seven different receivers and rookie Percy Harvin led the lot with four receptions for 66 yards. Kyle Boller started the game at quarterback, going 20-for-31 with 209 yards and an interception, but Marc Bulger finished it with 88 yards and a score on 7-for-7 passing. Steven Jackson ran well, gaining 84 yards on 21 carries, but lost one of the team?s three fumbles in defeat. Donne Avery led St. Louis in receiving with five catches for 87 yards and a touchdown. Philadelphia 33, Tampa Bay 14 Team Trench Counter: Eagles +7.8, Buccaneers -7.8 Donovan McNabb didn?t miss a beat in his first action since Week 1 as the Philadelphia Eagles (3-1) thumped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-5). McNabb connected with rookie receiver Jeremy Maclin on a 51-yard score on the team?s second offensive play and the home team never trailed. McNabb finished with 264 yards and three touchdowns on 16-for-21 passing. The Eagles didn?t have much of a ground game, with McNabb, Brian Westbrook and LeSean McCoy combining for 62 yards on fourteen carries, but the defense held the Buccaneers in check. Josh Johnson threw the ball 50 times as Tampa Bay looked to battle back from an early deficit. He went 26-for-50 with 240 yards, two touchdowns and three costly interceptions. Kellen Winslow was his favorite target, grabbing nine passes for 102 yards and both of the team?s touchdowns. Philadelphia held Cadillac Williams to just eight yards on 10 carries, while Derrick Ward rushed six times for 37 yards in the loss. The Eagles put the nail in the coffin with less than a minute left in the game as Darren Howard tackled Williams in the end zone for a safety. N.Y. Giants 44, Oakland 7 Team Trench Counter: Giants +36.2, Raiders -36.2 The New York Giants (5-0) kept rolling and the Oakland Raiders (1-4) continued to struggle at Giants Stadium in New Jersey in Week 5. Eli Manning, making his 83rd consecutive start despite an injured heel, had 173 yards and two touchdowns in less than a half of work as backup David Carr took over at quarterback in the second quarter. Ahmad Bradshaw (110 yards and two touchdowns) and Brandon Jacobs (67 yards on 21 carries) helped New York control the game and the clock even without Manning on the field. JaMarcus Russell went 8-for-13 on the afternoon, totaling just 100 passing yards. Four of Russell?s completions went to tight end Zach Miller, who led the team in receiving with 69 yards. While Russell didn?t throw an interception, he certainly didn?t help his cause by losing three fumbles to the ball-hawking defense of the Giants. Michael Bush, starting in place of the injured Darren McFadden, rushed 12 times for 37 yards and a touchdown. Dallas 26, Kansas City 20 (OT) Team Trench Counter: Cowboys +6.6, Chiefs -6.6 The Dallas Cowboys (3-2) narrowly escaped Kansas City (0-5) with a win thanks to some heroics from receiver Miles Austin. Tony Romo went 20-for-34 with 351 yards and two scores, both of which went to Austin, who exploded with 250 yards on 10 receptions. Tashard Choice (8) got fewer carries than Marion Barber (15), but was more productive with 92 rushing yards and a touchdown. Midway through the overtime period, Romo hooked up with Austin on a 60-yard touchdown to avoid an embarrassing defeat. The Chiefs forced overtime after an impressive drive that resulted in a 16-yard touchdown pass by Matt Cassel to Dwyane Bowe with less than a minute remaining. However, Kansas City?s defense wasn?t able to stop Romo from connecting with Austin for a majority of the game. Their running game was almost transparent, as Larry Johnson tallied 37 yards on 21 carries in the loss. Pittsburgh 28, Detroit 20 Team Trench Counter: Steelers +3.4, Lions -3.4 The Detroit Lions (1-4) played respectably, but the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) still came away with a much-needed victory at Ford Field. Ben Roethlisberger went 23-for-30 with 277 yards, three touchdowns and an interception, while Rashard Mendenhall ran well with 77 yards and a score on 15 carries. Roethlisberger connected with three different receivers for touchdowns -- Hines Ward (seven catches for 85 yards), Heath Miller (five receptions for 54 yards) and Mike Wallace (two catches for 52 yards). Daunte Culpepper got the Lions to within eight points midway through the fourth quarter, but couldn?t orchestrate a dramatic finish. He went 23-for-37 with 282 yards, one touchdown and an interception as he filled in for injured rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford. Kevin Smith struggled to gain ground, rushing 20 times for 53 yards in the loss. With Calvin Johnson nursing an injury, Dennis Northcutt led Detroit in receiving with five catches for 70 yards and a score. Carolina 20, Washington 17 Team Trench Counter: Panthers -1.3, Redskins +1.3 The Carolina Panthers (1-3) got their first win of the season against the Washington Redskins (2-3) thanks to a strong fourth quarter. The Redskins led 17-2 in the third, but the Panthers went on to score 18 unanswered points. Jake Delhomme had 181 yards, one touchdown and an interception, while both DeAngelo Williams (18 carries for 40 yards) and Jonathan Stewart (10 rushes for 39 yards and a touchdown) were limited. Jason Campbell was steady for the Redskins, going 17-for-23 with 145 yards and a touchdown, but Washington?s defense collapsed in the second half. Clinton Portis rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries, while also grabbed two passes for 17 yards and another score. Cleveland 6, Buffalo 3 Team Trench Counter: Browns +1.2, Bills -1.2 Terrell Owens felt as though the Buffalo Bills (1-4) had a shot to win, but instead the Cleveland Browns (1-4) notched their first victory of the season in an extremely low-scoring game. Derek Anderson went 2-for-17 with 23 yards and an interception, while Jamal Lewis led the Cleveland offense with 117 yards on 31 carries. The Bills had better offensive numbers, but simply didn?t make timely plays. Trent Edwards went 16-for-31 with 152 yards and an interception, while Marshawn Lynch (69 yards on 17 carries), Edwards (40 yards on four carries) and Fred Jackson (30 yards on 13 rushes) gained yards on the ground. Buffalo?s offense was stopped cold often, including two fumbles by kick returner Roscoe Parrish. Cincinnati 17, Baltimore 14 Team Trench Counter: Bengals +13.5, Ravens -13.5 The Cincinnati Bengals (4-1) cemented their status as a legitimate contender in the AFC North with a dramatic win over the Baltimore Ravens (3-2). Carson Palmer hooked up with Andre Caldwell on a 20-yard touchdown pass with just 22 seconds left to give the Bengals yet another last-second win. Palmer finished the game with 271 yards, one touchdown and an interception on 18-for-31 passing. Chad Ochocinco led the team in receiving with 94 yards, while Cedric Benson starred on the ground with 120 yards and a score on 27 carries. Joe Flacco went 22-for-31 with 186 yards, one touchdown and two picks in the loss. Ray Rice was respectable on the ground, gaining 69 yards on 14 carries, while also grabbing seven passes for 74 yards and a score at M&T Bank Stadium. Ed Reed returned an interception 52 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter, but Baltimore?s defense wasn?t able to keep Palmer from leading Cincinnati down the field with the game on the line. Atlanta 45, San Francisco 10 Team Trench Counter: Falcons +17, 49ers -17 The Atlanta Falcons (3-1) exploded after their bye-week, putting 35 points on the board against the San Francisco (3-2) in the first half alone. Matt Ryan went 22-for-32 with 329 yards, two touchdowns and an interception as Roddy White reaped most of the benefits. After a slow start to the season, White grabbed eight passes for 210 yards and two scores in the win. Michael Turner excelled as well, tallying 97 yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries. Ryan also used his legs effectively, rushing for a 1-yard score in the fourth quarter. Shaun Hill struggled against Atlanta?s defense, throwing for just 198 yards to go along with an interception. He added 53 yards on four scrambles, while rookie Glen Coffee carried the ball 12 times for 45 yards and a touchdown at Candlestick Park. The 49ers head into their bye-week after the demoralizing defeat. Seattle 41, Jacksonville 0 Team Trench Counter: Seahawks +26.3, Jaguars -26.3 With Matt Hasselbeck back at quarterback, the Seattle Seahawks (2-3) absolutely pasted the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-3) at Qwest Field. Hasselbeck went 18-for-30 with 241 yards and four touchdown tosses, while Seattle?s stable of running backs enjoyed a nice afternoon as well. The three-headed monster of Edgerrin James, Justin Forsett and Julius Jones combined to rush for 123 yards in the victory. David Garrard went 18-for-31 with 188 yards in the loss, as the Seattle defense kept Jacksonville off the board. Maurice Jones-Drew rushed 12 times for 34 yards, while Torry Holt led the team in receiving with seven catches for 95 yards. Garrard stalled the Jaguars? offense twice with fumbles. Denver 20, New England 17 (OT) Team Trench Counter: Broncos +6.4, Patriots -6.4 Matt Prater?s 41-yard kick in overtime kept the Denver Broncos (5-0) perfect on the season as Josh McDaniels defeated his former employer, the New England Patriots (3-2) at Invesco Field. Kyle Orton had yet another great game, going 35-for-48 with 330 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Rookie running back Knowshon Moreno, filling in for the injured Correll Buckhalter, gained 88 yards on 21 carries in the victory. Brandon Marshall was on the receiving end of both of Orton?s scoring passes, while Eddie Royal led Denver in receiving with 10 catches for 90 yards. Tom Brady had 215 yards and two touchdowns in the loss, while losing a fumble that stalled a New England drive. Sammy Morris was the team?s leading rusher. He carried the ball 17 times for 68 yards, while also hauling in two passes for 39 yards. Wes Welker starred with eight catches for 86 yards and a touchdown, while Randy Moss had as many receptions (one for 36 yards) as interceptions (he was in as a defensive back on the final play of the first play). Arizona 28, Houston 21 Team Trench Counter: Cardinals +1.5, Texans -1.5 The Houston Texans (2-3) scored three consecutive touchdowns over the third and fourth quarters, but a miscue allowed the Arizona Cardinals (2-2) to escape with a win. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie returned an interception 49 yards for the game-winning touchdown with less than three minutes remaining. Kurt Warner had 302 yards and two touchdowns on the afternoon, while Beanie Wells (24 yards on seven carries) and Tim Hightower (17 yards and a score on six touches) weren?t very efficient on the ground. Anquan Boldin (seven receptions for 81 yards) and Larry Fitzgerald (five catches for 79 yards and two scores) led Arizona in receiving. Matt Schaub played well, going 35-for-50 with 371 yards and two touchdowns, but his interception came at the worst possible time. Steve Slaton rushed just 13 times for 39 yards as Houston aired it out hoping for a comeback. Andre Johnson led Houston in receiving, grabbing eight passes for 101 yards and two scores. Indianapolis 31, Tennessee 9 Team Trench Counter: Colts +11.2, Titans -11.2 The Indianapolis Colts (5-0) held the Tennessee Titans (0-5) to just three field goals at home as they cruised to their fifth straight win to open the season. Peyton Manning had 309 yards, three touchdowns and an interception, with rookie Austin Collie grabbing eight passes for 97 yards and two scores. Joseph Addai led the Colts in rushing, tallying just 27 yards and a score on 14 carries. Addai also caught 10 passes for 53 yards in the win. Kerry Collins continued to struggle, going 19-for-32 with 164 yards and an interception. LenDale White (10 rushes for 51 yards) and Chris Johnson (9 rushes for 34 yards) had decent nights on the ground, but the Indianapolis defense stalled numerous Tennessee drives. The Titans, who went 13-3 last season, rank in the bottom third of the league in both passing (offense and defense) and rushing (offense). *Explaining The Trench Counter

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Browns Question Bengals' GW Field Goal

Feb 16, 2014 12:53 AM

Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan doesn't think Bengals kicker Shayne Graham make his 31-yard game-winning field goal last week. "You can watch the tape," Ryan told the Associated Press. "I'm not saying anything, but man, maybe the posts were crooked. Look at it." Graham's kick gave Cleveland a 23-20 win in overtime.

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Chad Plans 'Talladega Nights' Celebration
Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco is planning a celebration in honor of "Talladega Nights" against the Ravens.

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