Bengals beat Packers 31-24
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Cincinnati Bengals' Chad Ochocinco (85) jumps into the crowd after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis.
GREEN BAY — The Cincinnati Bengals didn't let this one slip away.
The Bengals nearly blew a 10-point in the final minute as the Packers ran out of time at the 10-yard line and Cincinnati held on for a 31-24 victory Sunday.
Trailing by 10, the Packers (1-1) kicked a late field goal and recovered an onside kick. Aaron Rodgers marched them to the Cincinnati 10-yard line, but Green Bay was called for a false start to end the game.
Chad Ochocinco delivered on his promise to perform a "Lambeau leap" when caught a 13-yard TD pass from Carson Palmer in the third quarter.
Defensive end Antwan Odom tied a team high with five sacks and Cedric Benson rushed for 141 yards for the Bengals (1-1), who consistently poked holes in the Green Bay Packers' new 3-4 defense as they rebounded from a last-minute loss to Denver in Week 1.
Three of Odom's five sacks came after Packers left tackle Chad Clifton injured his ankle and was carted off early in the third quarter.
Rodgers couldn't pull off another comeback, one week after beating the division rival Chicago Bears on a late touchdown pass to Greg Jennings. Rodgers was 21 of 39 for 261 yards and a touchdown and Jennings was held without a catch.
Palmer was 15 of 23 for 185 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions, both by Green Bay's Charles Woodson. Woodson returned one 37 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter.
Clifton hurt his ankle and was carted off the field on the Packers' first possession of the second half, and things got worse for the Packers when Ryan Grant fumbled after catching a pass in Bengals territory.
Cincinnati marched to the Green Bay 11, where Palmer found Ochocinco for a touchdown.
After waiting for officials to make it clear that a flag on the field was against the defense, Ochocinco — who promised earlier in the week to jump into the stands if he scored, just like home team players do — jogged toward the stands and found a small pocket of fans wearing orange in the front row, then leaped into them. The Bengals led 28-21.
After their defense held the Packers on back-to-back possessions, the Bengals' offense faced third-and-2 at their 42-yard line. Benson took the ball and was met immediately by a series of Packers defenders — and promptly bounced off all of them, rambling 14 yards for a first down.
Later faced with fourth-and-6 at the Green Bay 35, Bengals coach Marvin Lewis chose to punt, giving the ball back to the Packers with 4:02 left in the game. But Odum beat Daryn Colledge, who moved to left tackle after Clifton's injury, for his fifth sack of the game and forced the Packers to punt.
After a long punt return by Cincinnati's Quan Cosby, Shayne Graham hit a 40-yard field goal to take a 31-21 lead with 1:56 left in the game.
The Packers then drove for a 45-yard field goal by Mason Crosby to cut the lead to 7 with 45 seconds left, and Green Bay's Tramon Williams recovered an onside kick.
Rodgers hit long passes to Jermichael Finley and Donald Driver, but the Packers had trouble getting set on the Cincinnati 10 as the final seconds ticked off the clock.
Officials ruled that they got the snap off in time but called a false start penalty that carried a 10-second clock runoff and ended the game.
Sep 23, 2009 at 9:50 a.m.
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I said the same thing on a different post about the Packers so I can see where Pat is coming from.
Sep 23, 2009 at 9:40 a.m.
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It was rude to say the lions and browns are not real teams, I just was at a loss to describe the difference between lets say detroit, and dallas. Who would you place a bet on? Detroit or the Browns really don't challenge a average team. Of course neither of these teams pressured Brett, because they are not a strong team.. Point here is once the vikings start playing strong teams they can kiss their unbeaten record good bye. And Brett will throw interceptions, and look for excuses.
Sep 22, 2009 at 5:43 a.m.
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I have to wonder if McCarthy should be doing the play calling. But then again, the way plays are called does not mean someone will catch the damn ball, and not drop it. Which seems to be a problem the last two games. Where the heck did that preseason team go? They have looked nothing like them when it came to the real season. They have the talent there is no reason for how they are playing. If we have to sit and watch another season like last season, I think McCarthy and Thompson both have to go. . I WILL say it now for as much as I hated what GreenBay did to Brett and I loved him dearly, and wish him well. I LOVE AARON RODGERS. I think he has done a outstanding job, and a lot of character and ethics. ( he kept his thoughts to himself during the entire Brett saga) . He has shown leadership and matured a lot. There is just no excuse for how they played these last two games, they should have blown both teams out of the stadium instead it was a nail biter until the end.
Sep 22, 2009 at 5:35 a.m.
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Ochocinco has no class, and either did those people who let him in the stands.
Sep 22, 2009 at 5:34 a.m.
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andre_linogem whats going to happen when the Vikings play a real team? Brett will feel the pressure and throw 8 interceptions and start crying about his shoulder. They don't have anything to cheer about yet, especially what they are paying Brett.
Sep 21, 2009 at 8:56 p.m.
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Nothing to cheer about? How about #4 making 12 million and setting the games played record? Or the Bears beating the superbowl champs? Or Ted Thompson's great offensive line in Green Bay?
Sep 21, 2009 at 7:17 p.m.
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If you would have removed his helmet, you would have been quickly escorted out of the stadium by security.
Sep 21, 2009 at 6:55 p.m.
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I would have given the camera a double middle finger or ripped off that bengals player helmet who jumped into the packers stand. No call for jumping into lambeau field not in your own stadium.
Sep 21, 2009 at 5:57 p.m.
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Did anyone see the guy who flipped off the camera when Ochocinco leaped in the stands? Now that was classy.There is always one in a crowd Hope he was escorted out. No place for that on tv, and he knew the camera was there.
Sep 21, 2009 at 5:26 p.m.
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Cedric Benson had 141 rushing yards in this game. That's Cedric Benson, the guy who used to average about 2 yards a carry when he was with the Bears. Pretty sad.
Sep 21, 2009 at 12:39 p.m.
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So far the NFC North does not have a lot to cheer about.
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agreed!
Sep 21, 2009 at 10:05 a.m.
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look how they played last week, the bears. Badly. This week how did they play? Average. Not consistent. But it is game 2, and we will have a better idea of consistency in the next few weeks. I was glad to not see cutler cry yesterday. But think about it even if lets say throw a chance in there and say, the bears rule the NFC North. In a weak division, it won't mean much. So far the NFC North does not have a lot to cheer about.
Sep 21, 2009 at 9:57 a.m.
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curtaincall
Sep 21, 2009 at 9:36 a.m.
Suggest removal TAKE a pill WHYTHINK, oh my gosh. Why don't you wait until the end of the season before running your mouth. It was game 2, and a long way to go. YOU may very well regret some of your arrogance and ignorance.
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I said, "I am not celebrating anything."
The only reason I am doing this is to show how ridiculous some of you were last week after 1 win.
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Notafraid,
The only thing inconsistant is your analysis. If Chicago is inconsistant, losing a close game to your "rule the NFC North" pack on the road and then winning a close game at home versus the best team in the league...I don't get your definition of "inconsistant."
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Sep 21, 2009 at 9:50 a.m.
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One might wonder if 'whythink' wet him self yesterday when the bears won. But seriously I really wonder how strong of a division this is going to be, looks pretty damn weak right now. Minnesota is yet to play anyone of merit( sorry detroit and cleveland), Chicago is inconsistant and their injury list is starting to add up, Green Bay, has the potential but just could not get it going yesterday. If they get the kinks worked out they will rule the NFC North.
Sep 21, 2009 at 9:38 a.m.
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Cutler has got to really be wondering what he has gotten himself into , last week people were ready to send him packing and bring back Orton, he just got reamed in the media. Now today he is everyone's darling for playing a average game.
Sep 21, 2009 at 9:36 a.m.
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TAKE a pill WHYTHINK, oh my gosh. Why don't you wait until the end of the season before running your mouth. It was game 2, and a long way to go. YOU may very well regret some of your arrogance and ignorance.
Sep 21, 2009 at 9:24 a.m.
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queenb......Relax on the trash talk....The Packers just squeaked by the Bears and lost to the lackluster Bengals......What is that saying about people in glass houses???:)
Sep 21, 2009 at 8:19 a.m.
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hey boob,
Boo Hoo, Bears are 0-2 and the Pack 2-0.
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WAIT a minute that was just a prediction by a dumb Packer fan.
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LOL!
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bobb1951
"Da Bears still SUCK!when your 0-2(Pittsburgh at Chi. 09-20-09)and we are 2-0 (Cinn. at G.B. 09-20-09)"
Sep 21, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.
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mymaro
Sep 20, 2009 at 7:36 p.m.
Suggest removal WOW whythink. The bears get one handed to them by the Steelers field goal kicker and you act like theyre on their way to the SB.
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And the Bears FG kicker did his job and won the game.
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Special Teams is a part of the game...nothing was "handed" to anyone. If the Bears are so bad and Steelers so good why didn't they just score TD's?
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Sep 21, 2009 at 8:13 a.m.
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iamqueenb
Sep 21, 2009 at 5:12 a.m.
Suggest removal whythink is going to be cryin by the end of the season. The Steelers had a very bad game. .
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That could happen, I am not celebrating anything but 1 bear win unlike the Pack fans on here last week writing off the entire season.
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Could it be that the bears are a good team that had a Very Bad Game last week?
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Interesting how some fans always find an excuse as to why teams they don't like win/lose.
Sep 20, 2009 at 8:32 p.m.
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The Packers defense better step it up a notch if they want to contend this year at all and be a playoff team. The only defensive player worth anything today was #21 - Woodson and he was very good tackling and all over the place on a lot of tackles. The offensive line stunk it up again two weeks in a row and Aaron Rodgers and/or his receivers were off again this week also. They better correct their offense and defense to even make a 8-8 record this year. Hate to say it, but so far, the Vikings look like the ones to win their division if they stay healthy.
Sep 20, 2009 at 8:16 p.m.
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Too funny mymaro!!! Yeah...."a few seconds short"--"only a play away" You know what they say about close only counting in horseshoes and hand grenades:).......Everything fell into place today. I was expecting Favre to win against the Detroit, but I was pleasantly surprised to see the Bears win against the Steelers--especially considering the loss of their key defensive player last week.......
Sep 20, 2009 at 7:23 p.m.
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Still waiting to see if Rodgers can put together a game winning drive without falling flat on his face, another missed opportunity. What team does not have a 3rd and 8+yard play in their playbook and gives up a 3rd and 34, thats right people the prevent pack. Farve would have put a drive together on that last series. Could be a long season barely beating da bears and losing at home to the bungles.
Sep 20, 2009 at 6:48 p.m.
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lol oooops i see they are a little different sorry.....................lol
Sep 20, 2009 at 6:47 p.m.
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quit hitting the repeat button.............sheeeesh
Sep 20, 2009 at 6:35 p.m.
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bobb1951
Sep 15, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
Suggest removal Da Bears still SUCK!when your 0-2(Pittsburgh at Chi. 09-20-09)and we are 2-0 (Cinn. at G.B. 09-20-09)what will you whine (want cheese with that?) about? lousy refereeing almost gave you the game.Admitily our offensive line is a joke,yet your secondary is worse.Cutler is like Zambrano---His own worse enemy.Brian (Dirty player) Urlacher is no great loss. A legend in (bears fans)his own mind.Bears '09 motto--" Wait until next year".
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oops! I lied! LOL!
Sep 20, 2009 at 6:35 p.m.
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bobb1951
Sep 15, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
Suggest removal Da Bears still SUCK!when your 0-2(Pittsburgh at Chi. 09-20-09)and we are 2-0 (Cinn. at G.B. 09-20-09)what will you whine (want cheese with that?) about? lousy refereeing almost gave you the game.Admitily our offensive line is a joke,yet your secondary is worse.Cutler is like Zambrano---His own worse enemy.Brian (Dirty player) Urlacher is no great loss. A legend in (bears fans)his own mind.Bears '09 motto--" Wait until next year".
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one last time...TODAY!
Sep 20, 2009 at 6:34 p.m.
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bobb1951
Sep 15, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
Suggest removal Da Bears still SUCK!when your 0-2(Pittsburgh at Chi. 09-20-09)and we are 2-0 (Cinn. at G.B. 09-20-09)what will you whine (want cheese with that?) about? lousy refereeing almost gave you the game.Admitily our offensive line is a joke,yet your secondary is worse.Cutler is like Zambrano---His own worse enemy.Brian (Dirty player) Urlacher is no great loss. A legend in (bears fans)his own mind.Bears '09 motto--" Wait until next year".
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say that again!?!
Sep 20, 2009 at 6:34 p.m.
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bobb1951
Sep 15, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
Suggest removal Da Bears still SUCK!when your 0-2(Pittsburgh at Chi. 09-20-09)and we are 2-0 (Cinn. at G.B. 09-20-09)what will you whine (want cheese with that?) about? lousy refereeing almost gave you the game.Admitily our offensive line is a joke,yet your secondary is worse.Cutler is like Zambrano---His own worse enemy.Brian (Dirty player) Urlacher is no great loss. A legend in (bears fans)his own mind.Bears '09 motto--" Wait until next year".
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You were saying?
Sep 20, 2009 at 4:54 p.m.
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Poor Packers fans, and they thought they had the best defense in the NFL after the preseason.
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