Bengals QB Andy Dalton Hurts Right Thumb, Out For Game

He gripped a football to gauge how much he had hurt his passing hand while making a tackle. He said one of the refs told him it was a bad call. It proved to be a costly play for Cincinnati as Dalton injured his right thumb tackling Tuitt and did not return.

But that’s the biggest difference between Dalton and an inexperienced quarterback that the Bengals will likely have to contend with now. McCarron, who had just four career pass attempts, replaced Dalton on Sunday and went 22 of 32 for 280 yards and two touchdowns along with two interceptions. It was Bortles’ 10th touchdown pass in the last three weeks, the most by a Jaguars quarterback ever during a three-game stretch. He is scheduled to see a hand specialist Monday to determine the extent of the injury.

“There’s still a lot of football left to be played”, Dalton said, “and I’m going to try to get back as quick as I can”. It was the first game this season not decided by eight points or fewer for the Ravens (4-9). I’m doing all right.

Bad blood? Yes, I’d say so.

The Steelers (8-5) rumbled with the Bengals during pregame warmups and then led the whole way, sending Cincinnati to its first lopsided loss of the season. Eifert led the league with 12 touchdown catches. Bengals S Reggie Nelson recorded an interception for the fifth straight game, tying a club record.

With Andy Dalton lost for an undetermined amount of time to a fractured right thumb, the Bengals must turn to the second-year pro out of Alabama, the one who has played only a sliver of professional football, the one more famous for who he’s married to off the field – former Miss Alabama and current model Katherine Webb – than what he’s done on it.

McCarron missed all of his rookie season a year ago with a sore shoulder. The NFL’s TD leader was ruled out and safety George Iloka was doubtful while linebacker Vontaze Burfict, public enemy No. 1 in Pittsburgh, was probable.

“Don’t ease up on the gas”, NFL MVP candidate Cam Newton said”, after completing 15 of 21 passes for 265 yards, with three touchdowns and no interceptions. He did so without tight end Tyler Eifert, who departed in the first quarter with a concussion. Tampa dropped to 6-7 after their 24-17 loss at home to Drew Brees and company, as the Saints quarterback was a masterful 31 of 41, for 312 yards and a pair of touchdowns for a 113.1 quarterback rating.

But McCarron also tossed two interceptions – including an ugly pick-six at the start of the second half, which put the Steelers up by at least two touchdowns for good.

The Pittsburgh Steelers claimed a crucial win for their AFC playoff hopes by defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 33-20 in their match at Paul Brown Stadium.

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The Steelers have intercepted five red zone passes this season, two of those coming against the Bengals’ quarterback.

“We believe in AJ”, receiver Marvin Jones said.

For all the “chippiness” that happened during the game and even though at times it seemed some of the Steelers players lost their cool they kept their composure better overall to come away with the victory.