Primer: Cincinnati Bengals (1-10-1) @ Indianapolis Colts (8-4)

by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 4, 2008 2:55 PM EST in Primer

All-time glory of Staty goodness.

Game: Cincinnati Bengals (1-10-1) at Indianapolis Colts (8-4)
Series Leader: Colts, 14-8
Streak: Colts have won the last five.
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 0-2. Dungy: 5-0
Broadcast: CBS (1:00 PM ET): Ian Eagle, Solomon Wilcots. SIRIUS: 147 (Cin.), 127 (Ind.). XM: 108 (Ind.).
SB Nation: Stampede Blue
NFL.com: Game Center
Weather: High temps in the high 20s, if opened [Weather.com]
Uniform: White
Television Coverage: [The 506]

Bengals

In six of eight starts this season, Ryan Fitzpatrick has a 60% (or better) completion rate. Fitzpatrick has rushed for 140 yards in the past five games.
When Cedric Benson rushes 20 times or more, he averages 76.6 yards rushing.
Since 2007, T.J. Houshmandzadeh has 193 receptions; second to Wes Welker's 196 receptions.
Chad Johnson looks to catch a ball in 104 consecutive games.
In three career games against the Colts, Chad averages 17.5 yards per catch (17 receptions, 298 yards receiving).
Glenn Holt is still second in the AFC with 1,110 kickoff return yards.
Dhani Jones leads the team with 113 tackles.
In his last meeting against the Colts, Antwan Odom had two seconds with the Titans.
Since 2003, when the Bengals intercept two passes or more, they're 22-6-1.

Colts

Colts look to record six straight wins against the Bengals.
In five consecutive wins, Peyton Manning has completed 119 of 180 passes for 1,194 yards, nine touchdowns and three picks.
Since 2004, the Colts are 42-7 when Manning records two touchdowns or more.
Manning is 5-0 against the Bengals, with 14 touchdowns, three interceptions and a 109.2 passer rating.
Joseph Addai is averaging 77.3 yards rushing per game in his past three games.
Dominic Rhodes needs 31 yards rushing to surpass 3,000 yards rushing for his career; also only needs 84 yards receiving to surpass the 1,000 yards receiving mark.
In his past two games against the Bengals, Reggie Wayne has 12 receptions for 201 yards and two touchdowns.
Marvin Harrison averages 99.5 yards receiving per game against the Bengals for his career.
In his last game against the Bengals, Harrison totaled three touchdowns.
Anthony Gonzalez has 581 yards receiving and 48 receptions this season -- both career highs.
Dwight Freeney has five sacks in his past four games. He tied a career-high three sacks in his last meeting against the Bengals.
Including the post-season, the Colts are 15-2 when Freeney registers two sacks or more.
Robert Mathis has 3.5 sacks in his past two games.

Team Rankings

Offense	Bengals	Colts
Total	232.4 (32nd)	318.9 (22nd)
Passing	154.3 (30th)	239.1 (7th)
Passing TDs	9 (30th)	19 (9th)
Rushing	78.1 (31st)	79.8 (29th)
Rushing TDs	4 (32nd)	9 (t-20th)
Scoring	12.6 (32nd)	21.4 (22nd)

Defense	Bengals	Colts
Total	349.3 (24th)	322.2 (15th)
Passing	217.8 (20th)	188.3 (6th)
Passing TDs	18 (t-22nd)	4 (1st)
Rushing	131.6 (24th)	133.8 (25th)
Rushing TDs	14 (t-23rd)	15 (25th)
Scoring	25.8 (24th)	20.8 (11th)
Sacks	13 (31st)	19 (t-28th)
QB Rating	89.7 (23rd)	78.0 (12th)
20-Yard Passes Allowed	30 (t-13th)	23 (2nd)
Interceptions	8 (25th)	11 (t-12th)

Special Teams	Bengals	Colts
Kickoff Return	23.6 (12th)	21.7 (t-24th)
Punt Return	8.1 (23rd)	5.3 (31st)
Punting (Net)	34.5 (30th)	38.6 (8th)

All-Time Series

Date	Location	Result
12.18.2006	Indianapolis	L, 16-34
11.20.2005	Cincinnati	L, 37-45
10.6.2002	Indianapolis	L, 21-28
10.24.1999	Indianapolis	L, 10-31
12.13.1998	Indianapolis	L, 26-39
11.9.1997	Indianapolis	W, 28-13
12.22.1996	Cincinnati	W, 31-24
9.3.1995	Indianapolis	W, 24-21 OT
11.20.1994	Cincinnati	L, 13-17
9.12.1993	Cincinnati	L, 6-9
12.27.1992	Cincinnati	L, 17-21
11.25.1990	Cincinnati	L, 20-34
10.22.1989	Cincinnati	L, 12-23
9.13.1987	Indianapolis	W, 23-21
10.2.1983	Cincinnati	L, 31-34
12.5.1982	Baltimore	W, 20-17
10.11.1981	Baltimore	W, 41-19
12.7.1980	Cincinnati	W, 34-33
12.7.1979	Baltimore	L, 28-38
11.4.1976	Baltimore	L, 27-28
11.3.1974	Baltimore	W, 24-14
11.19.1972	Cincinnati	L, 19-20