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Deltha O’Neal became the 8th Bengal arrested this season. He was charged with a DUI over the weekend. The Bengals have now had as many players arrested as they have wins….with 8 apiece. Maybe O’Neal was depressed about being demoted to nickel back.
This game was almost over before it started, because the Bengals are so much better than the Raiders. Carson Palmer completed 20 of 28 passes for 297 yards with 2 TDs and 3 INTs. Rudi Johnson was a beast with 30 carries for 117 yards (3.9 ypc) and 2 TDs. Kenny Watson even got in on the action with 5 carries for 22 yards (4.4 ypc) and he caught 2 passes for 25 yards. TJ Houshmandzadeh led the receiving corps with 8 catches for 118 yards and a TD. Chad Johnson had a good game with 5 receptions for 101 yards. Chris Henry chipped in with 2 catches for 31 yards and a TD.
LB Richard Jeanty led an inspired Bengals defensive effort with 9 tackles. The Raiders carried the ball 16 times for 45 yards (2.8 ypc). The Raiders completed 23 of 39 passes for 178 net yards passing.
The Bengals improved to 8-5 on the season and are looking good in the AFC playoff race.
The selection of Jonathan Joseph in the first round didn’t make alot of sense at the time, because he was to start the season as a nickel back. Joseph has been very productive and will be a starter in the near future. Joseph has played in all 12 games and has 36 tackles and 16 passes defensed.
The Raiders have lost 5 games in a row. The Bengals have gotten super-hot in winning their last 3 games. The Bengals have out-scored their opponents 74-23 during the 3-game streak.
The Raiders will try to run the football against the Bengals. The Bengals allow 114.3 yards rushing per game and 4.2 yards per carry so far this season. Justin Fargas and RaShard Lee should have decent games running the ball. If the Raiders can keep Aaron Brooks clean…and that’s a big IF….the Raiders should be able to move the ball. The Bengals are allowing 243.6 net yards passing per game. If Randy Moss was ever going to have a great game, this could be it.
The Bengals should just run the football against the Raiders. Rudi Johnson (937 yards rushing) should have a great game against the Raiders defense which is allowing 132.8 yards rushing and 4.1 yards per carry so far this season. Look for Carson Palmer (3,102 yards passing) to take some deep shots agains the Raiders defense with Chad Johnson (72 rec, 1,146 yards) and TJ Houshmandzadeh (65 rec, 776 yards).
The Bengals will demolish the Raiders in the Jungle!
The Bengals played pretty well in the Jungle on Thursday Night. Carson Palmer completed 21 of 32 passes for 234 yards and a TD. Rudi Johnson found every yard to be tough as he had 16 carries for 47 yards (2.9 ypc) and he caught 2 passes for 17 yards. T.J. Houshmandzadeh caught 10 passes for 106 yards and a TD. Chad Johnson added 8 catches for 91 yards.
The defense played the bend-but-don’t-break style. The Ravens ran for 89 yards on 20 carries (4.5 ypc). The Ravens completed 26 of 43 passes for 227 net yards passing.
This was a huge win for the Bengals who now sit at 7-5.