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Primer: Cleveland Browns (4-6) at Cincinnati Bengals (6-4)

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 11:  Chris Crocker #42 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates with fans after the Bengals defeated the Cleveland Browns 27-17 at Cleveland Browns Stadium during a season opener on September 11, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Browns 27-17.  (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Game: Cleveland Browns (4-6) at Cincinnati Bengals (6-4)
Series Leader: Bengals, 40-36  
Streak: Bengals have won five of the past six
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 10-6. Harbaugh: 3-3 
Broadcast: CBS (1:00 PM ET): Bill Macatee, Steve Tasker. SIRIUS: 113 (Cle.), 85 (Cin.). XM: 229 (Cin.)
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Weather: Rain showers (65%) and 52 degrees at kickoff [Weather Underground
Uniform: Black

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CINCINNATI BENGALS

  • Bengals have won six of the past seven at home against the Cleveland Browns.
  • Rookie Andy Dalton has tied Dan Marino and Peyton Manning for most touchdown passes (15) through his respective team's first ten games since the 1970 merger.
  • Dalton needs one touchdown pass to surpass Greg Cook for most passing touchdowns by a rookie in franchise history.
  • In his only game against the Cleveland Browns, Dalton posted a 102.4 passer rating with one touchdown and no interceptions.
  • In his past two games against the Cleveland Browns, Cedric Benson has rushed for 171 yards with two touchdowns.
  • Rookie A.J. Green still leads all in NFL rookies in yards receiving (635) and touchdown receptions (6).
  • In his only meeting against the Browns, Green posted a game-winning 41-yard touchdown reception in week one.
  • Wide receiver Jerome Simpson posted a career-high 152 yards receiving last week against the Baltimore Ravens.
  • Wide receiver Andre Caldwell has two touchdown in his past three games.
  • The Bengals defense has allowed 88.6 yards rushing per game in 2011 -- fewest in the AFC.
  • Cornerback Nate Clements posted his first interception as a Cincinnati Bengal last week.
  • Defensive tackle Geno Atkins has three quarterback sacks in his past four games.

CLEVELAND BROWNS

  • In two career games against the Cincinnati Bengals, quarterback Colt McCoy has completed 38 of 65 passes (58.5%) for 456 yards passing, four touchdowns and one interception for a passer rating of 94.1.
  • In his past three starts in the month of November, McCoy has posted a 90.2 passer rating.
  • Running back Chris Ogbonnaya had a career-high 115 yards rushing last week, averaging 102.5 yards rushing in past two games.
  • Tight end Benjamin Watson has 16 receptions for 197 yards receiving in his past three games against the Bengals.
  • Watson needs two receptions to reach 100 with the Browns.
  • Wide receiver Greg Little leads all NFL rookies with 42 receptions.
  • In five career games against the Bengals, wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi is averaging 18.1 yards per reception.
  • Wide receiver Joshua Cribbs has three touchdown receptions in his past four games.
  • Browns defense has allowed an NFL-low 166.5 yards passing per game.
  • Rookies Jabaal Sheard (3.5) and Phil Taylor (4) have a combined 7.5 quarterback sacks.

TEAM RANKINGS (2010)

Offense Bengals Browns
Total 329.2 (18th) 298.1 (29th)
Scoring 23.6 (t-12th) 14.5 (28th)
Third Downs 37% (18th) 41% (9th)
Rushing 106.1 (19th) 93.1 (29th)
Rushing TDs 6 (t-21st) 3 (t-31st)
20-Yard Runs 2 (t-29th) 3 (t-29th)
Passing 223.1 (17th) 205.0 (23rd)
Passing TDs 16 (t-7th) 11 (t-23rd)
Sacks Allowed 15 (t-3rd) 25 (t-20th)
20-yard Passes 35 (t-11th) 19 (31st)
     
Defense Bengals Browns
Total 311.1 (6th) 305.8 (5th)
Scoring 19.5 (t-8th) 19.3 (7th)
3rd Downs Allowed 36% (9th) 39% (19th)
Rushing 88.6 (3rd) 139.3 (29th)
Rushing TDs 10 (t-23rd) 7 (t-14th)
20-Yard Runs 5 (t-7th) 10 (t-24th)
Passing 222.5 (t-11th) 166.5 (1st)
Passing TDs 11 (t-5th) 10 (t-3rd)
Sacks 26 (t-10th) 20 (21st)
QB Rating 84.9 (21st) 77.5 (7th)
20-Yard Passes Allowed 30 (11th) 22 (t-2nd)
Interceptions 5 (t-29th) 6 (t-26th)
     
Special Teams Bengals Browns
Kickoff Return 23.5 (18th) 24.9 (11th)
Punt Return 11.6 (8th) 9.2 (19th)
Punting (Net) 39.3 (15th) 36.3 (26th)
Punts Inside the 20 17 (t-7th) 16 (t-11th)

CAREER AGAINST THE BROWNS

Andy Dalton

Date Cmp Att Yrds TD INT Rating
11.9.2011 10 15 81 1 0 102.4

Cedric Benson

Date Rushes Yards TDs
9.11.2011 25 121 1
12.19.2010 31 150 1
10.3.2010 15 60 0
10.4.2009 18 74 0
12.21.2008 38 171 0
10.9.2005 5 6 0

Bernard Scott

Date Rushes Yards TDs
9.11.2011 4 3 0
12.19.2010 2 30 0

Jermaine Gresham

Date Rec Yards TDs
9.11.2011 6 58 1
12.19.2010 1 6 0
10.3.2010 5 35 0

A.J. Green

Date Rec Yards TDs
9.11.2011 1 41 1

Jerome Simpson

Date Rec Yards TDs
9.11.2011 4 44 0
12.19.2010 2 30 0

Andre Caldwell

Date Rec Yards TDs
12.19.2010 2 30 0

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The Coaches vs. should be Schurmur 0-1.

It will be interesting to see the practice/injury report this week.

Here’s hoping we get some guys back. This game is critically important and must NOT be taken lightly by looking forward to the Steelers game next week. We need to play smart and not turn the ball over or let Cleveland hang around.

Take care of business boys.

by The_Black_Stripes on Nov 23, 2011 10:30 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

"•Rookie Andy Dalton has tied Dan Marino and Peyton Manning for most touchdown passes (15) through his respective team's first ten games since the 1970 merger. "

I think Dan Marino actually had 19 through 10 games. If my memory serves me right.
We need this game and I hope they come out fired up.

"Next season will be better" circa 1990

by Yarin on Nov 23, 2011 12:05 PM EST reply actions  

Work em' silly boys

I hope we kill the browns in all aspects of this game

by Tampa_Bengal on Nov 23, 2011 12:26 PM EST reply actions  

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