Week In Review: Turning Up The Tempo
A new postseason veteran in nose tackle D.J. Reader and one of the Bengals' young established stars in free safety Jessie Bates III never thought the season would start like this. Last week, Reader talked about culture change. This week it was evident something is bubbling in the room.
Taylor's Sons Have Score To Settle In City Of Brotherly Love
In the City of Brotherly Love on Sunday (1 p.m.-CBS, Cincinnati's Local 12), Bengals head coach Zac Taylor and his younger brother, Eagles quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Press Taylor, would love to beat the other. Coaching changes everything. The series used to be fun for everyone in the family. Now it is 60 minutes of parental torture.
View some of the best images from the Bengals-Eagles series. Who Dey!
Cincinnati Bengals' Wallace Gilberry struts into the end zone for a touchdown after recovering a fumble by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) runs the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Bengals defensive lineman Pat Sims rushes the passer against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half during a game on Nov. 16, 2018.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Lewis (82) can't hold on to the ball while being hit by Cincinnati Bengals Kevin Kaesviham during the first half Sunday, Jan.2, 2005 in Philadelphia.(AP PHoto/Miles Kennedy)
Eagles Anthony Toney, left, tries to scamper past Cincinnati Bengals' Solomon Wilcots, right, in Philadelphia, Sept. 11, 1988. (AP Photo/Brad Bower)
Dan Wilkinson, DT
Bengals 1st Round Pick
1994 NFL Draft
Cincinnati Bengals Jess Phillips broke through the Philadelphia Eagles line early in second period of a NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 19, 1971 in Cincinnati. The Bengals won, 37-14. (AP Photo/GS)
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey, left, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, right, scores on a 26-yard pass reception in front of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Joselio Hanson (21) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) in a 2016 game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Bengals Justin Smith, right, stretches past Philadelphia Eagles Alonzo Ephraim (76) to recover a fumble during the second quarter against the Sunday, Jan.2, 2005 in Philadelphia. Smith hit Eagles quarterback Koy Detmer forcing him to fumble. (AP PHoto/Miles Kennedy)
Taylor-Made Takes: Keeping O-Line Intact For Eagles
In his weekly conversation with Bengals.com senior writer Geoff Hobson, Taylor says he'll give right guard Fred Johnson another start on an offensive line he wants to keep intact for Sunday's game. He's encouraged by the play of quarterback Joe Burrow and believes his pocket presence and mobility has cut down on the hits and helped the line.
Quick Hits: Green Says He's Rusty But Closing In On New Offense
A.J. Green, the Bengals franchise receiver for their generational quarterback, admitted this week that he's rusty as he gets used to Taylor's offense.
Matchup Of The Game: Fast Learner Fred Johnson Gets Another Rep Against One of NFL's Best
Johnson has proven to be a quick learner everywhere he's been. From the moment he walked into the library at Royal Palm Beach High School in West Palm Beach, Fla., when he was a junior. The big kid has been learning ever since and another lesson looms Sunday against Eagles Pro Bowler Fletcher Cox.
SEIZE THE DEY and Save a Life
Blood donors who give at a Hoxworth Neighborhood Donor Center from Sunday, Sept. 27 through Saturday, Oct. 3 will receive an exclusive SEIZE THE DEY t-shirt. Appointments are encouraged to maintain proper social distancing, and masks are required of all donors. To schedule an appointment, visit www.hoxworth.org/bengals or call (513) 451-0910.
Other Noteworthy Items
- How to watch, listen and follow the Bengals at Eagles game in Week 3.
- Bengals Notebook: Looking at different ways to be more successful with the vertical passing game.
- The Bengals placed TE C.J. Uzomah on the Reserve/Injured list, signed TE Mason Schreck from the practice squad.
- The Bengals donated $70,000 to Activities Beyond the Classroom to fund the Academic & Athletic Accountability Pathway (AAA Pathway) program for the 2020-2021 school year.
