The Bengals pushed the Dolphins around a little bit to finish the season strong.  Carson Palmer was outstanding as he completed 23 of 32 passes for 316 yards with 3 TD passes and 1 interception.  Kenny Watson got his work in as he carried the ball 21 times for 69 yards (3.3 ypc) with a TD run.  Chad Johnson (4 rec, 131 yards, 2 TDs) and T.J. Houshmandzadeh (9 rec, 90 yards) led the way in the passing game for the Bengals with outstanding efforts.  The Bengals finished up with 77 yards rushing on 24 carries (3.2 ypc) and they also completed 23 of 32 passes for 316 yards.

LB Landon Johnson and S Marvin White led the way for the Bengals defense with 8 tackles apiece.  Chinedum Ndukwe also had a great game with 4 tackles and a fumble recovery that he returned 54 yards for a TD.  The Dolphins finished with 86 yards rushing on 25 carries (3.4 ypc) and they also completed 27 of 42 passes for 250 yards.

The Bengals just gave the Browns enough rope to hang themselves and that they did yesterday as the Bengals got a nice win.  Carson Palmer had a awful game as he only completed 11 of 21 passes for 115 yards with 1 TD pass and 2 interceptions.  Kenny Watson had one of the best games of his NFL career against the Browns as he carried the football 30 times for 130 yards (4.3 ypc) with a TD run and he also caught 3 passes for 20 yards (6.7 avg).  The Bengals finished up with 155 yards rushing on 33 carries (4.7 ypc) and they also completed 11 of 21 passes for 115 yards.

The Bengals Defense was led by Dhani Jones (11 tackles), Chinedum Ndukwe (10 tackles, 2 interceptions) and Jonathan Joseph (7 tackles, interception).  The Browns finished up with 136 yards rushing on 26 carries (5.2 ypc) and they also completed 29 of 48 passes for 244 yards.

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The Bengals only had the football in this game for 24:01 and it’s hard to win a game that way.  Carson Palmer was efficient last Saturday as he completed 19 of 31 passes for 251 yards with a TD pass.  Kenny Watson carried the ball 8 times for 33 yards (4.1 ypc) and he also caught 4 passes for 20 yards (5.0 avg).  Rudi Johnson had another off game with 7 carries for only 16 yards (2.3 ypc).  Chad Johnson (6 rec, 78 yards) and T.J. Houshmandzadeh (5 rec, 62 yards) each had solid games.  Chris Henry only caught 1 pass……for a 52-yard TD.  The Bengals finished up with only 61 yards rushing on 19 carries (3.2 ypc) and they also completed 19 of 31 passes for 251 yards.

Dexter Jackson (10 tackles, 1/2 sack) and Domata Peko (9 tackles, 1/2 sack) led the way for the Bengals on defense.  The 49ers finished up with 156 yards rushing on 37 carries (4.2 ypc) and they also completed 21 of 28 passes for 181 yards.

This is a game between two of the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season.  The Bengals have played better lately as they have won 2 of their last three games and they are somewhat healthy.  The 49ers started out the season 2-0 but the have only won 1 of their last 11 games and will be starting a QB that has never started an NFL game.

The Bengals will probably mix it up on offense in this football game as the 49ers have been awful on both sides of the football this season.  Carson Palmer will probably have a lot of time to throw the football as the 49ers don’t usually have much of a pass rush.  With that in mind it could be a long night for the 49ers defensive backs.  Chad Johnson (79 rec, 1,187 yards, 6 TDs), T.J. Houshmandzadeh (96 rec, 966 yards, 11 TDs) and Chris Henry (18 rec, 268 yards, TD) should all have a lot of success against the Niners.  If the Bengals get the lead throwing the ball they will then try to grind the win out on the ground with Rudi Johnson, Kenny Watson and de de Dorsey.

The 49ers will likely attack the run defense of the Bengals with Frank Gore who has been running better as of late.  The Bengals are allowing 116.5 yards rushing per game so far this season and 4.2 yards per carry so Gore should have a lot of success.  The 49ers should also attack the safeties of the Bengals with TE Vernon Davis who is a matchup nightmare.  After all, a tight end is a young QBs best friend.  With Shaun Hill making his first NFL start the 49ers will likely keep it safe in the passing game. 

PREDICTION:  CINCINNATI BENGALS 27, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 16

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The Bengals held off the Rams with defense and a solid running game which helped them improve their record to 5-8 on the season.  Carson Palmer had a horrible game as he completed 21 of 29 passes for 189 yards with 2 interceptions (one of which was returned 39 yards for a TD by CB Fakhir Brown.  Rudi Johnson led the way in the running game with 92 yards rushing on 23 carries (4.0 ypc) with a TD run.  de de Dorsey pitched in with 81 yards rushing on 4 carries (20.3 ypc).  Kenny Watson only carried the ball 3 times for 10 yards (3.3 ypc) but he also caught 6 passes for 48 yards (8.0 avg).  Chad Johnson (2 rec, 60 yards) and T.J. Houshmandzadeh (8 rec, 52 yards) led the way in the passing game for the Bengals.  The Bengals finished up with 192 yards rushing on 36 carries (5.3 ypc) and they also completed 21 of 29 passes for 178 yards.

The defense was led by CB Jonathan Joseph and LB Landon Johnson who each had 7 tackles apiece.  The Rams finished up with 88 yards rushing on 24 carries (3.7 ypc) and they also completed 17 of 28 passes for 153 yards.

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