Both Sides Of The Statistical Coin

by Naji Bsisu on Oct 3, 2011 9:00 PM EDT

Here is our week 4 statistical breakdown of the Bengals - Bills game. We will begin with five good stats followed by five bad stats.

Statistics that make you smile

Fred Jackson averaged 3.89 yards per carry. Coming into the game with the Bengals Jackson was averaging 6.4 yards per carry. The Bengals defense was tremendous against the run this week.
Cedric Benson rushes for over 100 yards. Benson came through in the second half rushing for 87 yards, notching his second 100 yard game of the season.
Bengals converted were 5-12 on third downs. This was a huge improvement over the past two weeks and was critical to their comeback victory.
Bengals rack up 458 total net yards. The Bengals offense woke up in the second half with Benson rushing for over 100 yards and Andy Dalton getting close to 300 yards passing. It was a total effort in the second half of the game.
Bengals running backs averaged 5.3 yards per carry. Benson, Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard all contributed in the rushing attack. The Bengals offensive line also played well and opened some big holes throughout the game.

Statistics that make you frown

Dalton with two interceptions. For the second game in a row Dalton threw two interceptions. He happened to throw both of these in the first half this time and was able to bounce back in the second half to lead his team to victory.
Bengals recorded only one sack. Although they were only able to get one sack, the Bengals were able to pressure Ryan Fitzpatrick often which contributed to his pedestrian performance.
Bengals defense did not force any turnovers. Although the Bengals lost the turnover battle they were still able to pull out the win.
Offensive line gave up two sacks. The Bills were only able to generate two sacks in the previous three games and managed to match that output in one game against the Bengals.
Huber averaged 38.4 yards per punt. Huber had a sub-par game against the Bills. We saw what he is capable of during the preseason and expect him to perform better. He should be able to bounce back.

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The stat regarding Kevin Huber’s punting average is misleading. Huber consistantly pinned the Bills inside their 15 yard line. Just because his punting distance average wasn’t great his placement was.

by Eric Bond on Oct 3, 2011 10:48 PM EDT reply actions

+1

Stats are good to look at but don’t always tell the full story. I still enjoy reading them though.

"Next season will be better" circa 1990

by Yarin on Oct 4, 2011 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Part of the sack total

Falls on Dalton. One sack he ran right into, trying to scramble right.

"Next season will be better" circa 1990

by Yarin on Oct 4, 2011 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions

Also I think they gave the Bills one sack

on the play that AD ran out for like a 2 yard loss even though he wasn’t hit or anything.

by Luke on Oct 4, 2011 7:53 AM EDT up reply actions

He held the ball for a loss.......

wasn’t touched, was pressured, but wasn’t touched and sack was credited.

by The Van Buren Boys on Oct 4, 2011 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions

if no one touches him

who on D gets the Sack? closest?

by Bengalsfan024 on Oct 4, 2011 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions

What Michael Lombardi says about the Bengals

“I loved how the Bengals finally found some offense and won a game. The Bengals have a good defense, especially in their front seven, but like the 49ers their defense pays a price at times for the offense’s lack of a passing game. But Sunday, Bengals QB Andy Dalton made some great throws, TE Jermaine Gresham made some great plays and the Bengals knocked off the undefeated Bills. The Bengals could compete for the AFC North crown if Dalton can continue to make strides. They can run the ball, they can play physical defense and when they prove they throw the ball, they can beat anyone.”-Michael Lombardi NFL.com

"Next season will be better" circa 1990

by Yarin on Oct 4, 2011 12:54 AM EDT reply actions

He said what some of us think

But are to afraid to say. It’s doubtful but we do have as much talent on this team as anyone in our division. None of the teams in the AFC North look invincible. Ravens defense looked good last night, but Flacco looked horrible. We also seem to have a knack for knowing how to beat them or at the very least play them close. Pittsburgh looks old, finally.

"Next season will be better" circa 1990

by Yarin on Oct 4, 2011 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions