Game Thread W1 - Cincinnati V Kansas City (1 Viewer)

[Andy Hicks]

Welcome to the start of the 2006 season.

Once the game kicks off this thread will be pinned, but for now it will run on its own merits.

Please provide your thoughts, pre, during and after the game.

Remember that not everyone will be watching this game, so if you could provide detailed analysis it would be much appreciated.

Things like 'Go Reggie' aren't what we are looking for.

Why will team X win?

Who is the QB targetting?

How are the lines looking?

Who's running the ball well?

Who looks in over his head?

Who's injured (also reference this in the injury thread which will be created once the sunday games are live)

Anything that you think will be of benefit to someone not watching the game or who doesn't care about your fantasy team.

Post game analysis, in particular is what we want to see.

Go for it

 

[Loomba]

What's the latest (ie. Saturday news) on Housh? If he's out, Henry is poised for a nice start.

 

[Keys Myaths]

This is going to be one of the more interesting games of the week. Will LJ be the same as last year? How will Henry do?

 

[Jene Bramel]

What's the latest (ie. Saturday news) on Housh? If he's out, Henry is poised for a nice start.

Gametime decision. He'll test it in warmups and then decide.Bengals.com is very, very good about pregame updates and announcing inactives before gametime so we should know whether he'll dress. Kelley Washington is useless on special teams -- if we hear he dresses then I wouldn't be real happy about Housh either way.

 

[#1 Chiefs Fan]

O/U on punts? I'll go with 4.5

 

[IndyHavoc]

O/U on punts? I'll go with 4.5

You mean for KC alone? I'm wondering if Cincy will punt? They're offense is very Colts-like. Didn't Hunter Smith sit an entire game until like 2:00 left in the 4th vs. KC two seasons ago? Has KC's defense really improved? They keep adding talent, but I have yet to see results on the field. Here's to hoping we see something in this game

 

[a_f13nd]

Cin is gonna tear up KC, which is gonna look like last year's Jets... Palmer may throw 5 TD.

 

[The Jacket]

Has KC's defense really improved? They keep adding talent, but I have yet to see results on the field.

Um, yes, and you're blind. Hunter Smith was two (count them - 2, dos, deux) years ago. Two years ago, it wasn't the toughest task in the world to drive on the Bears defense.Anyone who thinks the Bengals won't punt is an idiot.

 

[Billy1x]

What's the latest (ie. Saturday news) on Housh? If he's out, Henry is poised for a nice start.

Gametime decision. He'll test it in warmups and then decide.Bengals.com is very, very good about pregame updates and announcing inactives before gametime so we should know whether he'll dress. Kelley Washington is useless on special teams -- if we hear he dresses then I wouldn't be real happy about Housh either way.

Heard he didn't look good in warm ups. Heel is really bothering him. Odds are against him playing BUT no official word yet.

 

[gridiron-ghost]

What's the latest (ie. Saturday news) on Housh? If he's out, Henry is poised for a nice start.

Gametime decision. He'll test it in warmups and then decide.Bengals.com is very, very good about pregame updates and announcing inactives before gametime so we should know whether he'll dress. Kelley Washington is useless on special teams -- if we hear he dresses then I wouldn't be real happy about Housh either way.

Heard he didn't look good in warm ups. Heel is really bothering him. Odds are against him playing BUT no official word yet.

Bengals.com & ESPN reporting TJ is out, Henry starts. Washington is #3 for what it's worth.

 

[The Jacket]

Any update on weather???? How does this effect the offense on both sides???

Plays right into the Chiefs' hands: run the football early and often.It'll make passing a little tougher for the Bengals.

 

[Tarkin]

Directv question - Game says "HD" on the program guide, but there is no "HD" symbol like on the other games. Did anyone have experience with this last season?

 

[Big Papi]

Who Dey

 

[Peyton Marino]

Who Dey

not the chiefs.

 

[Wildcat]

Crap, we get Randy Cross. Suck!

 

[BoulderBob]

sign of things to come for LJ

 

[The Jacket]

You mean for KC alone? I'm wondering if Cincy will punt?

Good call, Aristotle.Chiefs defense looks quick so far, but are allowing too much underneath. Tsk tsk.Hali blew by Willie Anderson, though. Would've had a sack if he wasn't held.

 

[Ned]

sign of things to come for LJ

 

[cowboyz]

and the LJ domination begins

nice to see herm's not keeping him in to block either

 

[The Jacket]

sign of things to come for LJ

You seen the conditions?His runs have been a sign of things to come.

 

[BoulderBob]

What the heck kind of play calling was that? Is Herm known as a conservative coach?

 

[Big Papi]

Nice job by the Bengals to keep KC to a FG

 

[Football Menace]

What the heck kind of play calling was that? Is Herm known as a conservative coach?

As a LJ owner.....

 

[Brewdude]

You guys are doing nothing to help those of us that can't see the game understand what's going on...

 

[BoulderBob]

You guys are doing nothing to help those of us that can't see the game understand what's going on...

3 runs up the gut inside the 20, 3rd run was on 3rd and 5+...

 

[Peyton Marino]

nice holding by the chiefs on the long pass play to kennison that basically setup that field goal.

 

[Big Papi]

nice holding by the chiefs on the long pass play to kennison that basically setup that field goal.

Dude had the Cincy guy (Justin? couldn't see clearly) in a bear hug

 

[Big Papi]

Bengals recover muffed punt!!

Hall had actually muffed the previous punt, but recovered it and got tackled.

This time he took his eyes off the ball and caught the ball between his shoulder pads and helmet. The ball squeezed out and Cincy recovered

 

[al_falcons]

KC Defense looks better this year!

 

[The Jacket]

KC Defense looks better this year!

It might not reflect in the standings if Dante Hall and the special teams keep gifting points away.Not only did he muff that punt, but the coverage team is giving Palmer short-ish fields. And that'll only continue or get worse.

 

[Big Papi]

Bad throw to CJ at his ankles - would have been a TD

FG Bengals: 3-3

 

[The Jacket]

Hopefully that will be the first and last free points the Chiefs give away this afternoon.

 

[ren hoek]

Palmer looks kinda jumpy, like he's rushing his throws.

 

[Big Papi]

And Hall misplays the kickoff - shoukd have grabbed the squib kick at the 10, but it got by him and he had to run back and get it in the endzone for a touchback

 

[Munch]

Green is doing a good job spreading it around. 5/5, 54.

Receivers:

Gonzo 2/21

Kennison 1/14 (and a 9 yd run)

Parker 1/12

 

[Big Papi]

Started to rain in KC now - time for CJ to make one of the KC DBs bite on a move and slip and fall

 

[Big Papi]

Nice to see the refs are letting KC tackle by leading with their helmets

 

[Big Papi]

Palmer to Chad alive and well on this drive

 

[Big Papi]

...and KC's D had to take a time out to catch their breath

This is the first time the Bengals' offense has shown signs of life

 

[ren hoek]

Palmer looks fantastic running the no-huddle. Lead a good drive 70ish yards down the field so far. Trying to convert a 3rd and short to get into the redzone.

 

[phillzphan]

wow, nice job rudi

 

[Big Papi]

TD Rudi!!

 

[ren hoek]

awful quiet in KC after a Rudi touchdown.

 

[Peyton Marino]

Rudi cuts right through that improved KC defense for a touchdown.

 

[al_falcons]

KC Defense looks better this year!

Didn't look too good on that last play. OK by me, Rudi TD is good for 2 of my teams!

 

[TitusIII]

KC is going to blow this year, run-blocking is fine, pass blocking is terrible. It's funny watching three guys plow the weak tackles and put pressure in Green's face in less than 2 seconds. LJ's gonna be a pass-catching monster this season :this LJ ownser crosses fingers:

 

[Dentist]

they look exceptionally bad... the question is answered.. the new line sux and the new defense isn't really THAT much better

 

[Dentist]

KC is going to blow this year, run-blocking is fine, pass blocking is terrible. It's funny watching three guys plow the weak tackles and put pressure in Green's face in less than 2 seconds. LJ's gonna be a pass-catching monster this season.

 

[Big Papi]

TD Watson!!

 

[Peyton Marino]

Sweeps seem to be working for the Bengals today.