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Week 9 of the 2009 Regular Season
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Redskins | - |
| Falcons | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Packers | - |
| Buccaneers | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Dolphins | - |
| Patriots | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Chiefs | - |
| Jaguars | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Texans | - |
| Colts | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Ravens | - |
| Bengals | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Cardinals | - |
| Bears | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Panthers | - |
| Saints | - |
| 4:05 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Lions | - |
| Seahawks | - |
| 4:05 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Chargers | - |
| Giants | - |
| 4:15 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Titans | - |
| 49ers | - |
| 4:15 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Cowboys | - |
| Eagles | - |
| 8:20 p.m. ET | |
| Mon 11/9 | |
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| Steelers | - |
| Broncos | - |
| 8:30 p.m. ET | |
Cincinnati Bengals (5-2-0)
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PLAYER NEWS
Kooistra, Scott (T)
The Bengals released Kooistra on Tuesday, ending his seven-year career in Cincinnati.
Kooistra was a seventh-round pick in 2003. He appeared in 82 games with Cincinnati, including two this season. He was inactive for the other five games.
Kooistra was a seventh-round pick in 2003. He appeared in 82 games with Cincinnati, including two this season. He was inactive for the other five games.
Ochocinco, Chad (WR)
Ochocinco had a season-high 10 receptions, 118 yards and two touchdowns in the Bengals' 45-10 rout of visiting Chicago on Sunday.
Ochocinco is beginning to heat up with back-to-back 100-yard performances and he has five TDs in seven games this season, one more than all of last season.
Ochocinco is beginning to heat up with back-to-back 100-yard performances and he has five TDs in seven games this season, one more than all of last season.
Benson, Cedric (RB)
Benson ran for a career-high 189 yards and a touchdown against the team that let him go, shocking Chicago with a 45-10 victory Sunday.
Benson leads the league with 720 yards and 102.9 per game. He's also found the end zone in three straight games.
Benson leads the league with 720 yards and 102.9 per game. He's also found the end zone in three straight games.
Palmer, Carson (QB)
Palmer threw a season-high five touchdown passes - four of them in a dominant first half - in a 45-10 rout of visiting Chicago on Sunday.
Palmer has thrown a touchdown pass in six straight games, and with 13 in seven games this season, he is on track to match his career-high 32 in 2005.
Palmer has thrown a touchdown pass in six straight games, and with 13 in seven games this season, he is on track to match his career-high 32 in 2005.
Ochocinco, Chad (WR)
Ochocinco is used to making news. Now, he's trying to break some. The Bengals receiver is planning to form his own social news network on Twitter, using his player contacts around the league to develop news about other teams. The idea grew out of his partnership with Motorola, which will provide the technology.
Ochocinco has dubbed the venture OCNN, for the Ochocinco News Network. He will try to compete with mainstream media to tell fans what's going on with NFL teams. He's even got a slogan. "If I break it, you might as well believe it," Ochocinco told The Associated Press in a phone interview.
Ochocinco has dubbed the venture OCNN, for the Ochocinco News Network. He will try to compete with mainstream media to tell fans what's going on with NFL teams. He's even got a slogan. "If I break it, you might as well believe it," Ochocinco told The Associated Press in a phone interview.
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STANDINGS
| Team | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0.714 |
| Pittsburgh | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0.714 |
| Baltimore | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0.571 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0.125 |
SCHEDULE
| Wk | Opp | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Houston | 10/18/09 @ 1 p.m. | L 17-28 |
| 7 | Chicago | 10/25/09 @ 4:15 p.m. | W 45-10 |
| 8 | Bye Week | ||
| 9 | Baltimore | 11/08/09 @ 1 p.m. | Game Preview |
| 10 | @ Pittsburgh | 11/15/09 @ 1 p.m. | Game Preview |
TEAM LEADERS
| Passing | Palmer, Carson |
| Rushing | Benson, Cedric |
| Receiving | Ochocinco, Chad |
| Defense | Jones, Dhani |
PRACTICE REPORTS
| Day | Player | Pos | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | Smith, Andre | T | foot | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Scott, Bernard | RB | knee | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Nelson, Tom | S | shoulder | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Johnson, Tank | DT | foot | Limited Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Johnson, Jeremi | RB | knee | Full Participation in Practice |
INJURIES
| Player | Date | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott, Bernard | 11/08/09 | knee | Probable |
| Nelson, Tom | 11/08/09 | shoulder | Probable |
| Johnson, Jeremi | 11/08/09 | knee | Probable |
| Williams, Roy | 11/08/09 | forearm | questionable |
| Smith, Andre | 11/08/09 | foot | questionable |
| Johnson, Tank | 11/08/09 | foot | Probable |
| Peko, Domata | 10/25/09 | knee | Probable |
| Coats, Daniel | 10/25/09 | shoulder | Probable |
| Rucker, Frostee | 10/25/09 | ankle | Probable |
| Sims, Pat | 10/25/09 | biceps | Probable |
TRANSACTIONS
| Player | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Kooistra, Scott | 11/03/09 | cut |
| Vakapuna, Fui | 11/03/09 | From Cardinals to Bengals signed |
| Cadogan, Gerald | 11/03/09 | From Panthers to Bengals practice squad addition |
| Pressley, Chris | 10/28/09 | From Bengals to Buccaneers Activated from the Practice Squad |
| Harris, Orien | 10/20/09 | From Lions to Bengals signed/unrestricted free agent |
| Jones, Levi | 10/20/09 | From Bengals to Redskins signed |
| Odom, Antwan | 10/19/09 | Placed on IR - torn right Achilles tendon |
| St. Louis, Brad | 10/13/09 | cut |
| Harris, Clark | 10/13/09 | From Texans to Bengals signed |
| Pope, Geoffrey | 10/09/09 | practice squad addition |
