Monday Morning Headlines: Bengals Win One for Zim

Just days after his wife’s unexpected passing, Mike Zimmer watched his defense put up an inspiring performance as the Bengals marched into Charm City and beat the Ravens 17-14. Cincy is now 3-0 in the AFC North. (Cincinnati Inquirer)

Tom Cable almost killed a guy (allegedly), yet his accuser looks more like the criminal. Nice mug shot, dude. (Yahoo! Sports)

Did this really happen? Miles Austin set a franchise record for receiving yards in a game (250 receiving, also added 2 TD’s) and the Cowboys slid past the now 0-5 Chiefs in OT. (Dallas Morning News)

Dick Jauron: It’s been real…it’s been good….but it ain’t been real good. (Pro Football Talk)

After yet another loss to a winless team, the Jim Zorn punching bag figures to get a lot of work this week in DC. In fact, it already has. (DC Sports Bog)

The Broncos squeaked out another huge win -  this one against the Patriots -  to improve to 5-0. After the game, their head coach showed a side that no one knew existed. (Yahoo! Sports)

How are the Titans so bad? They’re now 0-5 and have to travel to Foxboro next week to take on an angry Patriots team. (Music City Miracles)

Favre Free Morning Headlines: Braylon Edwards pulls a Tom Cable

After being held without a catch in a loss to the Bengals, Braylon Edwards went to the club Sunday night and took out his frustrations by punching LeBron James’ very small friend in the face. Wow, stay classy, B-Easy! Really making the most out of this contract year, huh? Eric Mangini’s fining these fools for not paying incidentals at hotels, can you imagine Braylon’s punishment?  (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Word on the street is that Tom Cable could be arrested this week for harboring the worst excuse for a football team in the history of the NFL. That, and punching out his assistant coach. (AP) 

You have to wonder how Darren McFadden’s career would turn out had he been drafted by any team other than the Raiders. Run DMC is out 2-4 weeks with a knee injury. (Oakland Tribune)

I think we may have gotten to the bottom of Mark Sanchez’s terrible performance in New Orleans on Sunday. Get your mind right pimp! (NY Post)

Big Ben didn’t wrestle on Monday night, but he did introduce the Diva Bowl. (WWE)

Rodney Harrison on TV needs to stop. Now. Please. (WBZTV)

Is Mike Crabtree finally coming to his senses? (SF Chronicle)

Jim Zorn makes weird faces. (DC Sports Bog)