Week 12 kicks off in one day. Between bites of turkey and mashed potatoes, here are three talking points to jump-start your Thanksgiving dinner conversation:

Can the 7-3 Bengals bounce back?

Running back Cedric Benson will return sometime this season. Probably. Can Cincinnati keep it together until Bensons hips feel better? Well excuse the loss in Oakland, but Carson Palmer, Chad Ochocinco and a banged-up defense need to keep things positive with home wins against Cleveland (Sunday) and Detroit (Dec. 6).

Is Browns quarterback Brady Quinn for real?

The Browns pretty-boy quarterback threw four touchdown passes last week … against the Lions. If he comes close to repeating that feat against the Bengals , things could get interesting at Paul Brown Stadium. And did you know: Quinn is dating USA gymnastics star Alicia Sacramone, who turns 22 next week.

Just how hard is Ben Roethlisbergers head?

Seems like Big Ben has taken more hits than the Cincinnati Reds bullpen, but he says hes going to play this week in Baltimore. Keep an eye on this one, Bengals fans. If Cincinnati can beat Cleveland and the Ravens can dispatch the Steelers, the Bengals will have a two-game cushion in the AFC North.

Posted on November 26th, 2009 by admin
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