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Bengals loss ??making it seven of their past eight Isaiah Buggs Jersey 2019 , and counting. He sees no reason to slow down even as another season slips away in Cincinnati."Right now, we are down but we ain't out, so
that's how I'm approaching it," the second-year running back said. "I'm going to
approach it like we're in."Technically, the last-place Bengals (5-8) aren't
eliminated from playoff contention despite their third-longest losing streak in
coach Marvin Lewis' 16 seasons. They could still get the AFC North title if they
win out and the Steelers, Ravens and Browns all fall apart the rest of the way.A
loss Sunday to the Raiders (3-10) would eliminate the pretense and leave
Cincinnati with a third straight losing season and a lot of big questions to
address in the offseason: Does Lewis stay? Who's the next defensive coordinator?
Will anything really change so long as Mike Brown runs the franchise?By
contrast, the Raiders are already in next-year mode. Following a 24-21 win over
the Steelers , they fired general manager Reggie McKenzie and launched into a
front-office reshuffle in preparation for coach Jon Gruden's second season back
with the Raiders.They don't have a general manager and they're not sure where
they'll be playing next season before moving to Las Vegas in 2020, but all
that's for later. First Cheap Isaiah Buggs Jersey , they have to finish a season in flux."When you get here, it's just rainbows and butterflies because you made it to the NFL,"
quarterback Derek Carr said. "All of a sudden, you get new friends every year. I
think I've counted I've had like 27 different people in the locker next to me in
five years. It just shows you how tough this business is."Some things to watch
Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium:STRIKE THE BALANCECarr has found a comfort zone in
Gruden's offense. He began the season overly aggressive, throwing eight
interceptions in the first five games. Then he got overly cautious, failing to
complete a pass of more than 10 yards twice in a span of three games.He's
finally gotten a balance.Carr has gone a franchise-record eight straight games
without an interception and has regained his deep touch. He completed nine
passes that traveled at least 15 yards downfield the past two games against
Kansas City and Pittsburgh, equaling his total from his previous six games
combined. Now he's facing the NFL's worst defense."I feel more confident in our
system," Carr said. "I feel like my reads are quicker. I feel like I can get
through things and eliminate things faster. That feels better."RAIDERS BANGED-UP
O-LINEThe Raiders come into the game with major questions on the offensive line.
Starting left tackle Kelechi Osemele missed last week's game with a toe injury.
Starting right tackle Gabe Jackson is dealing with an elbow injury.Backup Jon
Feliciano was placed on injured reserve with a calf injury, leaving Chaz Green
and Denver Kirkland as potential options against Geno Atkins Morgan Burnett Jersey , Carlos Dunlap and the rest of the Bengals."I know that both of them are as tough as they come and if there's a will, there's a way,"
Gruden said. "They have the will, I know that. We'll just hope for the
best."GUENTHER'S RETURNPaul Guenther left Cincinnati after 13 years on Lewis'
staff, including the last four as defensive coordinator, to join Gruden's staff.
He knows the Bengals' offense, which is struggling mightily with quarterback
Andy Dalton and receiver A.J. Green out for the season because of
injuries.Guenther also is very familiar with Jeff Driskel, who makes his third
NFL start in Dalton's place. The Bengals expect Guenther to try to disguise
blitzes and coverages to throw off Driskel."I know whenever you're going against
a quarterback who hasn't played much, as a defense you're always looking forward
to it Mike Wagner Jersey ," Bengals linebacker Vincent Rey said.TURNING MIXON LOOSEMixon had a career-high 26 carries for 111 yards during a 26-21 loss to the
Chargers in Los Angeles. He also caught a team-high five passes, becoming the
focal point of Cincinnati's depleted offense. The Bengals plan to lean on him
heavily in the final three games. The Raiders know he's the one to stop."Man,
he's good," Gruden said. "He's a great slash. He can stop and start. He has
power. He's a good receiver. He's a good blitz pickup guy. He's putting it
together in Cincinnati."WILL ANYBODY WATCH?A small crowd is expected for the
Bengals' final home game. They've gone 3-4 at Paul Brown Stadium before some of
the smallest crowds in its history. Their average of 51,673 is the
second-smallest attendance since the 65,535-seat stadium opened in 2000.AP Pro
Football Writer Josh Dubow in Alameda, California, contributed to this
report.T.J. Watt wins NFL Defensive Player of the Week honors after Week 1 After
missing most of the preseason with a hamstring injury, expectations were low for
T.J. Watt in his first game action of the year for the Pittsburgh Steelers in
Week 1 and few fans can have anticipated the performance he gave on Sunday.A
total of 11 tackles and 4 sacks Mark Barron Jersey , to go along with a blocked field goal that prevented the Cleveland Browns winning the match up in the final seconds of overtime, led the
team on defense in both categories for Pittsburgh and it should come as no
surprise to learn that Watt was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his
efforts by the NFL on Wednesday. As per the Steelers PR/Media Manager, Dom
Rinelli, Watt is the first Pittsburgh linebacker to win defensive player of the
week honor since Lawrence Timmons won the award in Week 6 of the 2010 season. He
is also the first NFL player to record at least 10 total tackles & 4 sacks
in a game since Connor Barwin achieved that milestone while with the Houston
Texans in November of 2011, according to Rinelli.Watt’s incredible Opening Day
stat line was not lost on brother J.J. either, and it is perhaps worth nothing
that the former Defensive Player of Year has never recorded more than 3 sacks in
a game himself during an eight year career and has only made double digit
combined tackles (10) once in a game. Certainly something worth T.J. mentioning
the next time he speaks to his eldest sibling.
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