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Bengals have no answer for Texans’ offense
CINCINNATI — Houston, we have a problem! Not really.
The Houston Texans had no problem exposing Cincinnati’s pass defense in a 28-17 victory on Sunday in Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals did all they could to nullify the offensive explosion put on by the Texans, but to no avail.
The Bengals defense played its safeties high in an attempt to neutralize the deep passing game. What that did was open up the floodgate for underneath passes to the tight end, slot receiver and running back. The Bengals even played Cover 4 on occasion to prevent getting burned deep. In a sense, they robbed Peter to pay Paul. Now Paul is broke as well.
The Bengals defense held one half of Houston’s dynamic receiving duo, Kevin Walter, in check. Although he wasn’t a factor in the passing game with only three receptions for 29 yards, his presence on the field helped the team’s game plan work to perfection.
Texans quarterback Matt Schaub shredded the Bengals defense passing for 392 yards and four touchdowns versus one interception.
Everything the Bengals defense tried, the offense appeared to be two steps ahead.
“We had a good game plan this week,” Walter said. “It seemed like whatever defense they had we had an answer for it. All we had to do was execute and play our game. We did that. The Bengals have a great team and will go far this season. But when we’re on our game we’re tough to beat.”
Bengals safety Chinedum Ndukwe, who started in place of Roy Williams, filled in admirably. He had six tackles on the day. Ndukwe gave the offense their props after the game, but understands that miscues by the defense played a vital role in the loss.
“They did a great job putting us in some tough situations matchup wise,” Ndukwe said. “Hats off to them for playing a well-rounded game. They did a good job running after the catch but we have to make those tackles. Bottom line: we have to make plays when put into those positions. We’ll learn from it and do a better job next week against Chicago.”
The only thing the Bengals defense could do to cool off the offense was subject them to a cold shower. That’s right, there was a bit of delay for the media to enter the Texans locker room after the game, due to the hot water being turned off in the visiting team’s shower room.
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By Watchdog
October 19, 2009 4:59 AM | Link to this
Where Chick? I miss his rambling and having a “take” on the game. Sorry,Big C. Just the feeling a Chickster fan. I know he retired. But if McCoy can keep writing a travel column about his favortie baseball bars across America, why can’t the Chickster keep adding some insight on the Bengals.
By null
October 19, 2009 8:14 AM | Link to this
WHO DEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Gregory DeGroat
October 19, 2009 10:02 AM | Link to this
Any team would miss both Roy Williams and Antwan Odom. My head is telling me they will adjust accordingly, but my heart is fearing that Sunday’s display was the “real” Bengals. After all, just like coach Lewis said, before this game, they may have been one play from being undefeated, but at the same time they were 4 plays from having no wins at all. Next game will be a good barometer.
By old 54
October 19, 2009 10:54 AM | Link to this
Had to know there would be a letdown from last week. A lot of emotion during the week. Did not expect them to go 15 and 1. They have to use Benson. Just was not there sunday. They will be fine. Still my boys!!!
By Todd
October 19, 2009 12:11 PM | Link to this
Watchdog…at least McCoy wrote things as he saw them. Thats why he is a hall of famer. Chick was nothing more than a homer that sugarcoated all the Bengals problems. And by the why, the Bengals still suck.
By watchdogw
October 19, 2009 4:08 PM | Link to this
well, looks like you and the have something in common.