Bengals Keep Colts Winless

Andy Dalton passed for 264
yards and a touchdown in the
Bengals win over the Colts.

By:  Coop


The Cincinnati Bengals were playing host to the Indianapolis Colts.  The Bengals were looking to 4-2, while the Colts were trying to pick up their first win of the year.  Indy had one of the worst offenses in the NFL heading into this game, while the Bengals had the best defense in the NFL.  So for the first time in a long time, the Bengals were actually favored over that team a couple hours West of them.


The Bengals did not disappoint, they keep Indy winless, 27-17 the final score.  Here is how it all happened. 


A few minutes into the game, Andy Dalton hooked up with AJ Green for an 11 yard touchdown pass, it was 7-0.  That would be the only score of the 1st quarter.


Indianapolis got on the board when Donald Brown got the hand-off, and took it to the house for an 18 yard score, it was a tie ballgame.  


Cincy would retake the lead as time expired in the 1st half when Mike Nugent kicked a 20 yard field goal. 10-7 the score heading into the locker room.


To start the 2nd half for the Bengals, they marched down the field to the 1 yard line, then handed it off to Cedric Benson, and he cashed it in.  17-7 the score.  Then, with 2:20 to go in the 3rd, Nugent kicked a 43 yard field goal to go up by 13, 20-7.


The Colts were showing some signs of a comeback in the 4th quarter.  It all started with an Adam Vinatieri 46 yard field goal to make it 20-10.  Then on their next drive Painter connected with Dallas Clark for a 1 yard touchdown pass, it was now only a one possession game, 20-17.


Indy had the ball back, looking to march down the field and tie it or take the lead.  Well they could have, if there wasn't a fumble.  Garcon fumbled it, Carlos Dunlap picked it up, and took it back for a 35 yard touchdown. It was not a pick 6, it was a POP 6.  That put the nails in the coffin, 27-17 the score, and that is how she finished.


The game was not televised, due to the blackout rule, but it looked like there were quite a bit of people there. 


Andy Dalton had another good game, he 25 of 32 passes, good for 264 yards and a touchdown.


Jerome Simpson looked great today, as he had 6 catches for 101 yards.  AJ Green added 51 yards.


Both teams were good against the running game today, as both teams only had 94 yards on the ground.  The Bengals defense forced 3 turnovers today.


The Bengals will not play next Sunday, but after that they will head to Seattle to take on the Seahawks.  That game will be at 4:15 PM ET and televised on CBS.  Until then, WHO DEY!