The set up was perfect.
The Cincinnati Bengals had been trailing all game long against the San Diego Chargers in a sunny Qualcomm. They looked deflated after the horrific tragedy that occurred Wednesday.
But with Chris Henry on the minds of everyone in stripes, the comeback began.
It all started with a outstanding bobbled one-handed interception by linebacker Keith Rivers with the Chargers up 24-13 and chalk full of confidence.
Carson Palmer found Laveranues Coles in the end zone a few plays later. After a courageous two-point conversion run by Palmer, the score stood at 24-21.
After punts by both teams the Bengals were backed up to their own three yard line with around six minutes to go. Palmer methodically drove the team down field with slants up the middle to JP Foschi and Andre C ...
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Cincinnati Bengals Emotional Comeback Denied By San Diego Chargers
Posted: 21st December 2009 by Eric Ball in NFLComments Off on Cincinnati Bengals Emotional Comeback Denied By San Diego Chargers