Laurel Pfahler
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Covering #FCCincy at Queen City Press; freelance #Bengals writer for the Dayton Daily News. Past: The Athletic, WCPO, TCPalm.com, etc. ✝️ wife, mom, Ohio U alum, PFWA & NSRA member.
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Joe Flacco heading to his first practice with the #Bengals.
Joe Flacco
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Bengals had someone drive Joe Flacco and his wife here yesterday. Taylor said they spoke on the phone during the drive and were able to get a jump on getting him up to speed on the offense.
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#Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Joe Flacco will start Sunday at Green Bay.
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Some notes from #FCCincy training today after two players came off with injuries Saturday at #RBNY and seven players departed for international duty. No game this week but getting extra work in ahead of Decision Day. www.patreon.com/posts/140748...
Week of 10.8.25: Notes from FC Cincinnati training | Laurel Pfahler
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Asked what traits he thinks are needed most in evaluating potential options at QB, #Bengals coach Zac Taylor said that's not in his wheelhouse right now.
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"We'll see where it goes" - #Bengals coach Zac Taylor when asked if Jake Browning will start Sunday at Green Bay
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Zac Taylor said he understands being asked about play calling duties after how things have gone with the offense lately, but he will retain those duties. Has always leaned on the offensive coaches for input and that will continue. #Bengals
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"We'll see where it goes" - #Bengals coach Zac Taylor when asked if Jake Browning will start Sunday at Green Bay
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Bengals went 19 possessions between touchdowns, not including a kneel down. That streak ended with Jake Browning's 15-yard TD pass to Ja'Marr Chase to make it 28-10 with 14:51 left.
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Evan McPherson hits a 50-yard field goal to end the first half. #Bengals get on the board, trailing 14-3.
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That's 15 true possessions without a TD for the #Bengals.
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Lions up 14-0 with 12:16 left in the 2Q. Bengals were hanging in there until that interception. Need to see something on offense now.
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Trey Hendrickson with the sack to force the fumble, which Logan Wilson recovered. Play under review now. #Bengals
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#Bengals down 7-0 with 10:50 left after Jared Goff's 10-yard TD pass to Sam LaPorta to cap the opening drive of 7 plays, 58 yards.
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#FCCincy coach Pat Noonan still falling on the sword for the way his team closed out (or didn't) the Orlando game. I asked what the difference was tonight: "I didn't get in the way this time."
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#FCCincy coach Pat Noonan in his postgame presser (via Zoom): Matt Miazga suffered a setback in training Thursday and likely will be out 3-4 weeks MINIMUM. Luca Orellano was dealing with some discomfort in his hamstring this week but unclear yet if it's the same one or extent.
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Matchday for #FCCincy at #RBNY in the penultimate game of the regular season. Read up with my preview notebook below 👇
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“We need to win the last two games regardless of what happens in the other games. And fingers crossed that some of the other teams will help us out. But I think we solely have to focus on … the job we're supposed to do, and then we'll see what happens.” www.patreon.com/posts/140318...
Notebook: FC Cincinnati eyes bounce-back win at Red Bulls | Laurel Pfahler
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“We need to win the last two games regardless of what happens in the other games. And fingers crossed that some of the other teams will help us out. But I think we solely have to focus on … the job we're supposed to do, and then we'll see what happens.” www.patreon.com/posts/140318...
Notebook: FC Cincinnati eyes bounce-back win at Red Bulls | Laurel Pfahler
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Find full comments from #FCCincy coach Pat Noonan in today's training notes, regarding Obinna Nwobodo, Matt Miazga and Roman Celentano all being available for Saturday at #RBNY. Still a question how/if they will be utilized. www.patreon.com/posts/week-o...
Week of 9.30.25: Notes from FC Cincinnati training | Laurel Pfahler
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Pat Noonan on Teenage Hadebe's lack of minutes: "He's maybe unfairly not gotten minutes. I think I poorly managed the Orlando game at the end. I think he should have been on the field to see that game out, and that was on me, and that's something that we talked about." #FCCincy
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Asked Pat Noonan if there is any chance with Zimbabwe and Togo already eliminated from World Cup qualification Teenage Hadebe and/or Kevin Denkey could potentially return early from national team duty. He said it is possible. They are having conversations. #FCCincy
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#FCCincy coach Pat Noonan said Obinna Nwobodo is available this weekend at #RBNY. He's clearly pleased with what he's seen from his in his recovery/return. "When he's ready, he's ready, and you can feel his presence."
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FT: Nashville SC are US Open Cup champions!
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Looking, sure, pulling the trigger? I have doubts.
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#Bengals coach Zac Taylor said he's still got "a ton of confidence" in Jake Browning. "I'm unwavering in that."