The Jets prove they’re no fluke, dominate Bengals
The Bengals don’t have any excuses for losing this time: They were flat out dominated in their 24-14 loss to the Jets in the opening round of the playoffs on Saturday.
After they lost 37-0 in New York last Sunday night, the Bengals could have used the excuse that they had nothing to play for and were short-handed on both sides of the ball. But today they had everything to play for and they were abused in all phases of the game from the second quarter on. In fact, outside of taking a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter, they seemed to play with little fire or emotion.
Cincinnati didn’t take advantage of any of the opportunities it was given today. They blew two timeouts because of poor coaching challenges, Shayne Graham missed two field goals in the second half and they allowed Mark Sanchez to complete 12 of his 15 pass attempts for 182 yards and one touchdown. The Bengals allowed a rookie quarterback making his first postseason start on the road to rack up a 139.4 QB Rating. That stat speaks for itself.
Regardless of whether you think he’s cocky, arrogant or boastful, you have to give Rex Ryan credit. His defense continues to be one of the best units in the league year in and year out, and he won his first postseason game as a head coach with a rookie quarterback. That’s not easy to do.
If the Patriots beat the Ravens tomorrow, Ryan’s next challenge will be to figure out Peyton Manning and the Colts. The Jets won in Indianapolis a couple of weeks ago, but that was also the game Manning and most of the Colts’ starters were pulled early in the second half. And if you remember correctly, Manning was shredding the Jets’ vaunted defense before he came out, so Ryan and company face quite a challenge next weekend if they do wind up playing Indy.
If Baltimore wins tomorrow, then the Jets will face a Chargers team that can light up the scoreboard just as well as the Colts can. Either way, Ryan’s defense will get a stiff test next weekend.
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Maybe the Bengals DIDN’T lay down last week? The Jets D looked great as the Bengals offense never got in synch. Sanchez gets better every week and made some nice plays. I don’t know that Rex should be thinking they’re he favorites in every game, but Defense wins in the postseason and they’re playing with a load of confidence. They have as good a chance as anyone, at this point.
Nice props, T-Bone…..coming from a Giant fan, thats cool! Most Giant fans are having a tough day watching that game!
Cincy’s passing game was brutal. Revis shut down Ochocinco, and Carson Palmer couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn. The Bengals wasted a great day from Cedric Benson. More and more he is reminding me of Emmitt Smith. Obviously, he’s no Emmitt, but he ran like him this season. The Bengals put up good rushing numbers even against the best rush defenses this season. Palmer might be the problem with the offense.
The Bengals sucked a week ago, they have some thug players and this is what happens, you loose when you can’t back up the talk.
By the way has Ocho Cry-o changed his name yet? I saw that he bought himself some big ass truck, must be for his ego but today he can trade it in for a mini or maybe a 3 wheel battery car.
I am big enough man to say I am wrong and I was. Bengals let me down as they did all Bengal fans. I had fun watching Benson and thats about it. Changes need made now while they have some talent to build around. I hope the Jets do the same to the Chargers, Rivers is a punk. Weekend wasn’t a total loss though. My Wildcats and Cowboys made me proud.