Primer: Cincinnati Bengals (2-1) at Cleveland Browns (0-3)

by Josh Kirkendall on Sep 29, 2010 10:51 AM EDT in Primer

Game: Cincinnati Bengals (2-1) at Cleveland Browns (0-3)
Series Leader: Bengals, 38-35
Streak: Bengals have won nine of the previous 11 meetings
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 10-4. Mangini: 1-3
Broadcast: CBS (1:00 PM ET): Bill Macatee, Rich Gannon. Westwood One Radio: Kevin Kugler, Mark Malone. SIRIUS: 130 (Cin.), 113 (Cle.). XM: 109 (Cle.).
SB Nation: Dawgs by Nature
NFL.com: Game Center
Weather: Scattered showers (30%) with a high of 54 degrees [Weather.com]
Uniform: White

CINCINNATI BENGALS

Bengals are 5-2 under Marvin Lewis at Cleveland Browns Stadium, winning four of their past five in Cleveland.
Carson Palmer is 8-2 against Cleveland, completing 210 of 337 passes for 2,255 yards passing, 23 touchdowns and 14 interceptions for an 87.3 passer rating.
Palmer's 23 touchdown passes against Cleveland is the most against any opponent.
In two starts against Cleveland, Cedric Benson is averaging 122.5 yards rushing.
Benson recorded his first career touchdown reception against the Panthers last week.
Chad Ochocinco has 11 touchdown receptions against Cleveland; most against any team in the NFL. Chad still needs one touchdown reception to surpass Carl Pickens for the franchise record.
Terrell Owens is averaging 82.5 yards receiving against Cleveland (330 yards in four games).
On December 21, 2008, Leon Hall had a career-high three interceptions against the Browns.
Hall is looking to record an interception in three straight games against Cleveland.
Johnathan Joseph has two interceptions in his past three games against Cleveland.

CLEVELAND BROWNS

In his only career start against the Cincinnati Bengals, Jake Delhomme recorded an 87.6 passer rating with two touchdowns and an interception with Carolina on October 21, 2008.
Seneca Wallace, the Browns starting quarterback last week, registered a passer rating of 100 or better for the fifth time in his career.
In one career start against the Bengals, Jerome Harrison recorded 121 yards rushing.
Running back Peyton Hillis looks to record a rushing touchdown in four straight games. Hillis recorded a career-high 144 yards rushing and seven receptions against the Baltimore Ravens last week.
In his last meeting against Cincinnati Mohamed Massaquoi had a career high eight receptions and 148 yards receiving.
Rookie safety T.J. Ward leads the team with 24 tackles.
In his last game against the Bengals, return man Joshua Cribbs totaled 223 return yards.

TEAM RANKINGS

Offense	Bengals	Browns
Total	328.7 (15th)	314.3 (19th)
Scoring	19.7 (16th)	15.0 (27th)
Third Downs	32% (25th)	35% (20th)
Rushing	100.3 (18th)	116.7 (11th)
Rushing TDs	2 (t-10th)	3 (t-5th)
Passing	228.3 (15th)	197.7 (22nd)
Passing TDs	3 (t-21st)	3 (t-21st)
Sacks Allowed	3 (t-4th)	3 (t-4th)
20-yard Passes	7 (t-20th)	8 (t-17th)

Defense	Bengals	Browns
Total	300.7 (9th)	321.7 (16th)
Scoring	18.3 (13th)	19.0 (t-14th)
3rd Downs Allowed	38% (t-18th)	41% (22nd)
Rushing	104.7 (13th)	122.7 (21st)
Rushing TDs	1 (t-3rd)	0 (t-1st)
Passing	196.0 (11th)	199.0 (12th)
Passing TDs	4 (t-10th)	5 (t-19th)
Sacks	2 (t-29th)	4 (t-23rd)
QB Rating	63.6 (1st)	88.9 (22nd)
20-Yard Passes Allowed	7 (t-5th)	8 (t-12th)
Interceptions	5 (t-3rd)	3 (t-12th)

Special Teams	Bengals	Browns
Kickoff Return	24.3 (11th)	14.0 (32nd)
Punt Return	6.9 (t-23rd)	6.8 (25th)
Punting (Net)	38.0 (14th)	39.2 (12th)
Punts Inside the 20	5 (t-11th)	6 (t-6th)

2010 STATISTICAL INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS

Carson Palmer	Stat	Ranking
Quarterback Rating	71.3	22nd
Yards Passing	707	14th
Touchdowns	3	t-20th
First Downs	41	8th
Average Yards/Att	5.8	29th
Completions	69	t-9th
Interceptions	3	t-18th
Times Sacked	3	t-5th

Cedric Benson	Stat	Ranking
Yards Rushing	202	18th
Attempts / Game	21.7	5th
Touchdowns	2	t-7th
First Downs	12	t-9th

Chad Ochocinco	Stat	Ranking
Receptions	20	t-8th
Yards Receiving	237	16th
Touchdowns	1	t-31st
20-yard receptions	2	t-38th
First Downs	13	t-9th

Terrell Owens	Stat	Ranking
Receptions	14	t-28th
Yards Receiving	152	t-48th
Touchdowns	0	--
20-yard receptions	2	t-38th
First Downs	10	t-20th

Jordan Shipley	Stat	Ranking
Receptions	13	t-42nd
Yards Receiving	161	41st
Touchdowns	0	--
20-yard receptions	2	t-38th
First Downs	10	t-20th

Jermaine Gresham	Stat	Ranking
Receptions	13	t-42nd
Yards Receiving	99	t-89th
Touchdowns	1	t-31st
20-yard receptions	1	t-75th
First Downs	5	t-82nd

CAREER AGAINST THE BROWNS

Carson Palmer

Date	Result	Comp.	Att.	Yards	TDs	Int
11.29.09	W, 16-7	13	24	110	1	0
10.4.09	W, 23-20	23	44	230	2	1
12.23.07	W, 19-14	11	21	115	1	2
9.16.07	L, 45-51	33	50	401	6	2
11.26.06	W, 30-0	25	32	275	3	1
9.17.06	W, 34-17	24	40	352	2	2
12.11.05	W, 23-20	13	27	93	1	1
9.11.05	W, 27-13	26	34	280	2	1
11.28.04	W, 58-48	22	29	251	4	3
10.17.04	L, 17-34	20	36	148	1	1

Chad Ochocinco

Date	Rec	Yards	TDs
11.29.09	3	38	0
10.4.09	3	24	2
9.28.08	3	28	1
12.23.07	4	44	0
9.16.07	11	209	2
11.26.06	7	123	0
9.17.06	6	78	1
12.11.05	2	22	0
9.11.05	9	91	0
11.28.04	10	117	1
10.17.04	3	37	0
12.28.03	4	29	0
9.28.03	3	67	2
11.17.02	4	103	1
9.15.02	4	58	1
11.25.01	1	7	0
10.14.01	5	68	0

Terrell Owens

Date	Rec	Yards	TDs
10.11.2009	4	44	0
9.7.2008	5	87	1
10.24.2004	4	109	2
9.21.2003	8	90	0

Cedric Benson

Date	Rushes	Yards	TDs
10.4.09	18	74	0
12.21.08	38	171	0
10.9.05	5	6	0

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Could be a great game to get our passing game going

by Throw the ball on Sep 29, 2010 11:12 AM EDT reply actions

Stopping Cribbs stops Browns

Nugent kicks every kickoff through the endzone & every punt angled toward sideline!

FIRE BRATSUCKSI Posts stops with 21 point margin in win.
WHODAY

by Vman in Germany on Sep 29, 2010 11:53 AM EDT reply actions

by TennBengalfan on Sep 29, 2010 12:02 PM EDT reply actions

True True

Outside of the 49ers this is probably the best 0-3 team in the league.

This is our year!

by Paul Cannon on Sep 29, 2010 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Don’t force the pass too much Marv. I’m fine to watch CedBen run through holes in the Browns D all day, but the last thing we need is an Eric Wright pick six.

Check this sick article out, they give Nugent some much needed respect:

http://garbagetimesports.squarespace.com/nfl/2010/9/28/the-good-and-the-bad-week-3.html

by GTS7 on Sep 29, 2010 12:05 PM EDT reply actions