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Find Out What Zac Taylor & Brandon Allen Said After The Week 16 Win Over The Texans Bengals head coach Zac Taylor and quarterback Brandon Allen chatted with the media after a 37-31 victory in Week 16 over the Houston Texans.
Watch: Brandon Allen on his big day against Houston Texans Brandon Allen talks about his big day in the air, offense clicking and what this win means for the locker room.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • CINCINNATI.COM
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Racks up 371 yards Allen completed 27 of 39 pass attempts for 371 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 16 against the Texans.
Impact After being forced to miss the team's Week 15 matchup against the Steelers, Allen returned to action to lead Cincinnati to its second consecutive win. He worked efficiently and spread passes around, targeting four different receivers at least six times. Allen showed particular rapport with Tee Higgins, connecting with him for long plays of 30, 22 and 20 yards -- the last of which went for a touchdown. Allen is likely to draw another start to close the season in Week 17 against the Ravens.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals beat Texans 37-31 for first road win since 2018
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Listed as active Sunday Allen (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Texans, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Impact Though coach Zac Taylor hasn't named a starting QB for the contest, Hobson indicates that "indications throughout the week have been that Allen" will get the nod after missing the team's Week 15 win over the Steelers. Also, as Hobson points out, Allen "didn't appear on Friday's game status report and remained listed as the No. 1 quarterback in front of Ryan Finley." Either way, Allen's not a high-percentage lineup option for those in the fantasy playoffs, and it doesn't help that the Bengals will be without top pass catcher Tyler Boyd (concussion) in Week 16.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Practices fully Thursday Allen (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said earlier Thursday he expected Allen to be available for Sunday's game in Houston, and the quarterback's ability to take every rep at Thursday's practice seemingly backs up that notion. Taylor hasn't formally announced a Week 16 starting quarterback, but Allen is expected to take back the role from Ryan Finley, who led the Bengals to an upset win over the Steelers on Monday but threw for just 89 yards in the contest.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals try to build on big win in trip to struggling Texans
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Should be available Sunday Coach Zac Taylor indicated Thursday that Allen (knee) is on track to be available for the Bengals on Sunday against the Texans "if we need him," Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact While Taylor added that at this time he's not inclined to name a starting QB for Week 16, Baby anticipates that Allen -- who continued to practice Thursday -- will draw the assignment over Ryan Finley.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Logs limited practice Allen (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Impact That's a step in the right direction for Allen, but Ben Baby of ESPN.com noted earlier Wednesday that coach Zac Taylor said the team plans to see how Allen's knee responds over the next couple of days before a decision is made on whether Allen or Ryan Finley will start at QB for the Bengals on Sunday against the Texans.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Knee being monitored Head coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that Allen (knee) will be evaluated over the next few days before a decision on the Bengals' Week 16 starting quarterback is made, Ben Baby of...
Impact While Allen was sidelined for Monday's win over the Steelers, Ryan Finley drew the start and served as a game managing, passing for only 89 yards and a touchdown in the upset victory. The outing didn't necessarily boost Finley's job security, so Allen -- if healthy -- could have a shot at reclaiming the starting role Sunday against Houston. However, Allen will almost certainly need to resume practicing in some capacity Thursday and Friday to merit consideration for the starting nod.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals get shot of confidence in stunning win over Steelers
Few saw what the Cincinnati Bengals were capable of Monday nightDECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bengals ride big first half to shocking win over Steelers
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QB Allen ruled out for Monday night game against Steelers
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Out Monday Allen (knee) will not play Monday against the Steelers, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Allen never managed to practice this week, so the end result isn't exactly shocking. As a result, Ryan Finley will enter as the starter for the first time this season. In three starts last year, the 25-year-old posted an unassuming 474 passing yards across 106 attempts (47.1 completion percentage) while throwing two touchdowns as well as two interceptions.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Misses another practice Allen (knee) didn't participate in Friday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact With his right knee injury sidelining him for the second practice in a row, Allen's chances of playing Monday against the Steelers aren't looking promising. The Bengals will see what Allen can do at practice Saturday before ruling on his status for the Week 15 matchup, but Ryan Finley will pick up his first start of the season in the event Allen is unable to go.
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers motivated for Monday night matchup with Bengals
The Pittsburgh Steelers are on a two-game skid but see Monday night's matchup with the struggling Cincinnati Bengals as a win they need to secureDECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bengals sign Shurmur to practice squad to add QB depth
The Cincinnati Bengals added some needed quarterback depth by signing Kyle Shurmur to the practice squadDECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers try to halt skid in Monday night game with Bengals
With two straight losses the Pittsburgh Steelers suddenly are being challenged for AFC North supremacyDECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't practice Thursday Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that Allen (knee) won't practice Thursday, but the quarterback could still start Monday's game against the Steelers, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals'...
Impact Per Ben Baby of ESPN.com, Ryan Finley "is going to get as many reps as he can" this week, but Allen still appears to be the Bengals' preferred starting option, despite the fact that he's continuing to deal with a bone bruise in his right knee. The Bengals would gain confidence in Allen's chances of suiting up Monday if he can return to practice in any capacity Friday or Saturday.
DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Week 15 Fantasy Football Flex Rankings for Superflex, 2-QB leagues Just how much can you trust Brandon Allen and Sam Darnold in brutal matchups? Our Week 15 Superflex rankings still list them as top-100 play...
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Cowboys look to build on Cincy win, finish rough year strong
The Dallas Cowboys are looking to build on a win over Cincinnati and finish strong in a difficult yearDECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bengals running out of chances to pick up 3rd win of 2020
Possibly the best opportunity left for the Cincinnati Bengals to win a third game this season came and went against the Dallas Cowboys last SundayDECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
