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[john1981cr]

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Buffalo Bills

Friday August 18 2006. 7:00 e.t.

Ralph Wilson Stadium. Orchard Park, N.Y.

With Carson Palmer’s status for the Bengals preseason games in doubt, many sports betting fans might be scared of taking the Bengals. However, Buffalo’s defense is atrocious, giving up 343.5 yards per game in 2005. It wouldn’t matter if it were Carson Palmer or Carson Daly playing QB – anybody can move the ball against the Bills. The Bengals will be solid favorites over the Bills in the Sportsbook odds.

Bills breakdown (updated thru August 8)

• The offense still has a lot of holes which is why they're down so low.

• The Buffalo Bills released linebacker Jeff Posey on Monday after the eight-year veteran lost his starting job to Angelo Crowell.

• The Bills signed FB Alan Ricard, the lead blocker for Jamal Lewis in Baltimore during his 2,066-yard rushing season in 2003, primarily to give veteran Daimon Shelton a nudge.

Bengals breakdown (updated thru August 8)

• Bengals guard Eric Steinbach was arrested and charged with boating under the influence on the Ohio River, becoming the fifth Cincinnati player in three months accused of breaking the law.

• Bengals training camp has reached the midpoint of its two-week stay at Georgetown College

• One of the Benglas goals is to help the three-time Pro Bowl player, Sam Adams, get ready to play in the opener Sept. 10 at Kansas City.

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[jafo]

Keep your eyes on Chris Henry again, he was looking good in the first preseason game.

Anyone know the status of Chris Perry? Will he be playing tonight?

 

[TD32]

Keep your eyes on Chris Henry again, he was looking good in the first preseason game. Anyone know the status of Chris Perry? Will he be playing tonight?

FWIW, everything Ive been hearing is hes fixing to go on the PUP. No link.

 

[Armando]

Bengals.com confirmed that RB Chris Perry (ankle) will not play in the team's second preseason game at Buffalo. There is no timetable for his return.

(Updated 08/16/2006).

FANTASY ANALYSIS

 

[joffer]

is there a game thread?

 

[jafo]

McGahee fumbles and Cincy returns it for a 72 yard TD. 7-0

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

McGahee fumbles and Cincy returns it for a 72 yard TD. 7-0

And just after I say he's not that good he breaks one for 61 yards.First long run of his career, I think...

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

It was a nice run.

 

[Sweetness_34]

Does Mcgahee look fast?

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Also of note, Lee Evans had an excellent run after the catch on the first series.

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Does Mcgahee look fast?

He did at the beginning of the run, but he let up at about the 7 yard line and was nearly tackled at the goal-line...

 

[jafo]

Does Mcgahee look fast?

He looked ok but was slowing down a lot towards the end of the run. He made Cincy 2 defenders miss. I agree it was a nice run.

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Chad Johnson just got his first catch...and now his second...it was a nice leaping catch...he held on when he was hit from behind.

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Housh-my-mamma with his 1st grab...Wright is looking nice at QB.

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

K. Washington dropped a 3rd down pass from Wright and Graham then missed a 49 yd FG badly...pushed way left and low...pretty ugly.

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Losman hits Royal for a short gain across the middle...which actually make JP 3/3...he looks under control so far and has been accurate.

 

[Chickenwang]

well... i guess we can assume we'll see a lot of Mcgahee hype posts over the weekend

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

J. Joseph made a nice stops for the Bengals to force a punt.

Wright almost throws a pick on the 1st play of the series...it was a risky throw into double coverage.

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

well... i guess we can assume we'll see a lot of Mcgahee hype posts over the weekend

Outside of this one long run, the BUF running game has been mediocre so far.

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

well... i guess we can assume we'll see a lot of Mcgahee hype posts over the weekend

He's my clear cut #1...

 

[jafo]

well... i guess we can assume we'll see a lot of Mcgahee hype posts over the weekend

Outside of this one long run, the BUF running game has been mediocre so far.

Countdown to the "take away that one run" posts...

 

[Armando]

Has Henry hit the field yet?

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

A-Train seems to be taking this series for Willis...and JP nearly made a nice completion to Josh Reed...however it was slightly under-thrown and hit the ground.

JP follows it up with a pass to Parrish's feet...he was under some pressure, but it was still a very poor throw.

BUF did pull off a very nice punt coverage to pin the Bengals deep.

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Has Henry hit the field yet?

Not that I have noticed.

 

[Chickenwang]

Willis might be winded... i bet the Bills are just happy to score a TD in the first quarter

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

BUF did pull off a very nice punt coverage to pin the Bengals deep.

Moorman rules!

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

BUF did pull off a very nice punt coverage to pin the Bengals deep.

Moorman rules!

PUNTING NAME		 NO AVG I20 LG B. Moorman 2  60.5  1   63

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

Willis might be winded... i bet the Bills are just happy to score a TD in the first quarter

They scored a lot in the 1st last year. The other 3 quarters were their problematic ones...

 

[ATC1]

BUF did pull off a very nice punt coverage to pin the Bengals deep.

Moorman rules!

PUNTING NAME		 NO AVG I20 LG B. Moorman 2  60.5  1   63

The only Bill on my fantasy team....seriously.

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

Sounds like JP started off well, but missed low on his last 3 passes. I hope it's the rain...

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

Willis injured... Heading to the lockerroom...

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

BUF did pull off a very nice punt coverage to pin the Bengals deep.

Moorman rules!

Yep...Bengals were stuck bad...3 and a punt...almost a safety via holding in the endzone, but it was ruled outside the EZ.URGH...my ISP went out...Thus, these are random notes while I can't post.Losman has been under-throwing alot...it could be the mild rain, but I don't think that excuse has legs. He is just not getting the ball to his targets. Surprised? WOO HOO...I'm back up.On the whole, excpet for a few plays, it was a boring 1st quarter for both teams.

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Lindell made a 51 yard FG with a good 4 yards to spare...nice kick!

 

[ATC1]

Willis injured... Heading to the lockerroom...

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

Losman has been under-throwing alot...it could be the mild rain, but I don't think that excuse has legs.

I heard it was more of a heavy rain... ?

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Losman has been under-throwing alot...it could be the mild rain, but I don't think that excuse has legs.

I heard it was more of a heavy rain... ?

AS far as I can tell from the TV screen, it has not looked bad at all. A. Wright is making some very nice accurate passes right now. And Q. Wilson is making some nice powerful runs for the Bengals. EH...well, that last one will be called baclk for holding.

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Wright just made a very nice pass to Chad into double coverage. The way Wright is connecting, I just don;t think the rain is a real factor.

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Wilson just lost 7, but he was facing 2 DB in the back field...it was not his fault.

A. Wright then makes a nice roll out to the right and places it perfectly to Chad in the corner of the endzone....9-10 yards.

Bengals looked solid on this drive except for the loss by Wilson...the Bills just read it perfectly on that play.

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

WOW...JP just made one of the worst throws I have seen from him. He was under a little pressure, but tossed the ball right to the Bengal DB for an easy TD. It looked like a panic move to me.

 

[jafo]

Cincy sure hasn't lost their ability to force turnovers....and return them for TDs.

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

WOW...JP just made one of the worst throws I have seen from him. He was under a little pressure, but tossed the ball right to the Bengal DB for an easy TD. It looked like a panic move to me.

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Cincy sure hasn't lost their ability to force turnovers....and return them for TDs.

True. Also guys, I must say that I am not a great writer when it comes to describing the play. However, since we have so few here who are actually seeing the game live, I am just trying to put a few comments on what I see. You should probably go to NFL.com to get stat details.Usually, I let the pros here do the play-by-play.

 

[Ned]

Willis injured... Heading to the lockerroom...

update?

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

WOW!!! Just when I was ready to bury JP, he throws a PERFECT pass to Lee Evans for a LONG TD...40+ yards.

He could not have done it better...however, Evan had great seperation...anything less would have been a real F-Up by JP.

 

[Heatman]

Evans = STUD - 3 for 115 and a TD almost all his own doing!

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

WOW!!! Just when I was ready to bury JP, he throws a PERFECT pass to Lee Evans for a LONG TD...40+ yards.

He could not have done it better...however, Evans had great seperation...anything less would have been a real F-Up by JP.

*Sorry this post is so late, but my ISP went down again*

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Willis injured... Heading to the lockerroom...

update?

I have not heard anything...in fact, the local announcers have not even commented on it. I will post if I hear anything.

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Evans = STUD - 3 for 115 and a TD almost all his own doing!

I concur 100%.

 

[FBGirl79]

Cincy sure hasn't lost their ability to force turnovers....and return them for TDs.

True. Also guys, I must say that I am not a great writer when it comes to describing the play. However, since we have so few here who are actually seeing the game live, I am just trying to put a few comments on what I see. You should probably go to NFL.com to get stat details.Usually, I let the pros here do the play-by-play.

You're doing fine! I'm so bummed I can't see it...keep it up please!

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Cincy sure hasn't lost their ability to force turnovers....and return them for TDs.

True. Also guys, I must say that I am not a great writer when it comes to describing the play. However, since we have so few here who are actually seeing the game live, I am just trying to put a few comments on what I see. You should probably go to NFL.com to get stat details.Usually, I let the pros here do the play-by-play.

You're doing fine! I'm so bummed I can't see it...keep it up please!

Thanks!