Now this one seems like a game that should be full of
storylines and intrigue. But there is no intrigue there aren’t any situations
at hand. Its pretty plain and simple the Raiders are on a downswing and the
Bengals are trying to make their way past the Steelers and into the playoffs.
But only time will tell, for this week they have to face each other in a
homecoming for Raiders QB Carson Palmer. Who will be playing his 1st
game as a visitor to Cincinnati, and his 1st game back since the
trade that made him a Raider. Hopefully Palmer can channel his old self to
outduel the young QB who essentially took his job and allowed the Bengals to
send him packing. That QB is Andy Dalton the young ginger has been a spark plug
for the re-surging Bengals franchise. Him and AJ Green are the main reason that
the Bengals are in the playoff hunt every year….
Game #11 – Oakland
Raiders at Cincinnati Bengals
Offense: OAK: B/CIN:
B+: This week the Raiders are going to be facing a good defense. Not to
mention a hot defense, coming off that win over the Giants last week. I think
that the key for the Raiders to get the win here is to get to the defense
early. Run the ball often when the ball is in Reeces hand good things will happen.
But for Palmer he is going to have cut down on his mistakes, if Carson can keep
his int’s under 2 then the Raiders will stand a chance to stay in the game
against a formidable Bengals defense. So do I think that they can achieve this
goal no I don’t this team is playing confused on both sides of the ball and
that will continue this week as they put up yards but not points at least not
enough to win the game…
Defense: OAK: C/ CIN:
B+: The Raiders defense has been truly abysmal this season. They have
pretty much been run over and thrown over all game the last two weeks. They
looked horrid last week against the Saints and they don’t look like things are
going to be getting any better with the Bengals. They have a tough task taking
on a revitalized Bengals running game. Not to mention the dynamic QB/WR combo
of Dalton and Green who have been terrorizing defenses all season long. I
always try to keep positive but at this point the Raiders are pretty much done
for the season and it shows in their play over their last couple of weeks. Will
things get better? Probably not but we can always hope…
Final Score: Bengals
28, Raiders 20
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