December 23, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) on the field before playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
The Cincinnati Bengals (8-6) have a chance to clinch their second-consecutive playoff berth for the first time since the 198-82 season, while the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7) are fighting for their postseason lives, as a loss today would eliminate them from postseason contention, while a win would put them in the driver’s sat for the final AFC wildcard spot. Thank you for joining us for another edition of the Stripe Hype live blog.
Brown wins it from 45 yards out 13-10 Bengals. Merry freakin Christmas. WhoDey baby!
Dalton Green for 21 yards to PIT 37, but drive stalls at the PIT 38. Brown tries 56-yd FG, kick is short. Game tied with 3:18 left
Bengals defense outstanding. Steelers now 2-13 on 3rd down. Cincy gets ball at own 10
Too many missed opportunities for Bengals. Steelers now driving for what may be game-deciding drive.
Dalton picked off again at Pit 23
Green fumbles after making 9-yard catch, PIT recovers at PIT 28.
Another huge 3rd down conversion for Bengals as 3rd qtr ends. Dalton finds Hawkins for 19 yards to CIN 30. Gane tied at 10
Bengals offense since taking 10-0 lead: three and out, interception, turnover on downs, three and out. Have to change that on next drive.
Suisham hits from 40 and we’re tied at 10. Bengals then go 3-and-out.
Michael Johnson now with 9 sacks. Big 3rd down play coming up.Pit center Pouncey out for Steelers
Gutsy call on 4th and 22. Green nearly comes down with it inside Steelers 10 but one foot was just out of bounds
bengals playing/coaching offense like they are expecting defense to win it.
Steelers have a 179-88 edge in total yards; Dalton 9 of 15 for 89 yards; Green-Ellis 10 carries, 7 yards
Bengals with just 88 total yards at the half, but lead 10-7
Bengals will just run out the clock.
Double moves have always been Pacman’s kryptonite
Antonio Brown beats Adam Jones for 60-yard score that cuts Bengals lead to 10-7 with 1:09 left in half
Brown now 7-for-7 on field goal attempts since the Bengals signed him.
Bengals will be attempting 41-yd FG after 2-minute warning
Dropped Marvin Jones TD
Shovel pass to Tate goes for 23 yards to PIT 24
5:49 left in half
Another big stop for Bengals defense. Steelers are 1 of 7 on third down. Butler shanks the punt, and Cincy will start at Pit 42
Cincy gets a stop, but roughing the punter gives Pit the ball back.
With PIT facing 3rd and 1 from PIT 40, they appear to get it, but Marvin is challenging the spot.
heath miller did not like nelson going at his knees. blame the player safety rules. can’t take a chance of going high
1st INT return for TD for Bengals in last 24 games.
Great pick by Leon Hall returned 17 yards for the TD. 7-0. Tore his achilles tendon vs. Pit a year ago.
Dalton 5 of 8 for 39 yards so far; Green-Ellis 4 carries, 4 yards.
Holding called on the Bengals, otherwise Adam Jones would have had a 62-yard return
Steelers go 3 and out, but Ben had Mike Wallace wide open for 80-yard TD but overthrew him.
Overthrown or thrown too high, the Bengals first drive theme. Dalton just can’t get in sync. Punt goes through endzone. Pitt takes over at own 20.
Nice 3rd down grab by Whalen keeps drive alive. First down Bengals at CIN 48
Huge break for Bengals after back-to-back sacks of Dalton, PIT called for 15-yd penalty
Geon Atkins sacks Ben on third and seven, beating Steelers no. 1 pick DeCastro. Now at 11.5 sacks. Most by Bengal since ’83
Geno racks up another sack to force a Pitt punt
3 straight runs have Pitt near midfield
Chris Rainey to the Pittsburgh 34 for 34 yards
Bengals win coin toss, defer to 2nd half.
Bengals’ postseason scenario is simple: win and they’re in!
Topics: Cincinnati Bengals, NFL Playoffs, Pittsburgh Steelers
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