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The key to this game for the Bengals is Carson Palmer, their Pro-Bowl quarterback. If he is allowed to throw the ball (i say "allowed" because this O Coordinator, for whatever dumb reason, hasn't thrown the ball much at all) and get in his rythm, it will be tough for the Jets D to stop him. Look back at the Chargers game, the Bengals went back to a pass first team, and put up 24 points on a good Chargers team, and Palmer had 300+. Teams are catching on lately and stacking 7 to 8 in the box to stop Benson. Palmer has to throw to open that up and let Benson do his thing. If he does that, the Bengals will win.

Their defense was down last week with injuries, some of whom are returning this week. It seemed that they were just doing basic plays out there, and didn't have that competitive mentality. The defense will learn from last week. I don't expect them to shut down the #1 rushing attack in the league, but I expect them to minimize damage much better.

Ain't this the truth. Good post:Thumbs: