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Primer: Cincinnati Bengals (1-0) At Denver Broncos (0-1)

CINCINNATI OH - AUGUST 15: Adam Jones #24 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks for room on a punt return during the preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Paul Brown Stadium on August 15 2010 in Cincinnati Ohio. The Bengals won 33-24. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Game: Cincinnati Bengals (1-0) at Denver Broncos (0-1)
Series Leader: Broncos, 17-8
Streak: Broncos have won three of the past four, and eight straight at home
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 1-3. Fox: 1-2
Broadcast: CBS (2:15 PM MT): Spero Dedes, Steve Beuerlein. SIRIUS: 91 (Cin.), 94 (Den.). XM: 227 (Den.).
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Weather: Chance of thunderstorms and 69 degrees at kickoff. [WeatherUnderground.com
Uniform: White

CINCINNATI BENGALS

  • Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton became the first Bengals rookie to start the franchise's first regular season game since Greg Cook in 1969 last week.
  • Quarterback Bruce Gradkowski posted one touchdown and no picks in the fourth quarter against the Browns, recording a passer rating of 113.2.
  • Running back Cedric Benson posted his 13th career 100-yard rushing game since joining the Bengals. Cincinnati is 11-2 (.846) in those games.
  • Wide receiver Jerome Simpson is averaging 97 yards receiving per game in his past three starts.
  • Tight end Jermaine Gresham posted his fifth career touchdown reception against the Browns last week.
  • Defensive end Michael Johnson recorded his first career interception last week against the Browns.
  • Linebacker Thomas Howard has three career interceptions against the Broncos; most against any opponent.
  • Safeties Reggie Nelson and Chris Crocker each posted a quarterback sack last week against the Browns; Nelson registered a team-high nine tackles against Cleveland.

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DENVER BRONCOS

  • Denver is aiming to post their third straight win against the Bengals.
  • Quarterback Kyle Orton, who recorded a 100.7 passer rating in his last outing against the Bengals, posted his 10th career 300-yard game last week against Oakland.
  • Orton has a 21-10 record as a starter at home.
  • Running back Willie McGahee averages 91.4 yards rushing per game when he reaches over 15 rushing attempts.
  • Wide receiver Brandon Lloyd needs 93 yards receiving to reach 4,000 career yards receiving.
  • In his past nine home games, Lloyd is averaging 86.7 yards receiving per game.
  • Wide receiver Edie Royal needs 11 receptions to reach 200 for his career.
  • Rookie Von Miller posted a forced fumble in his NFL debut against the Raiders.
  • In his last game against the Bengals (12.24.2006), Elvis Dumervil registered a quarterback sack, forced fumble and recovery.
  • Linebacker Wesley Woodyard posted an interception in his last meeting against the Bengals.
  • Defensive end Jason Hunter registered his 11th career sack last week.
  • Safety Brian Dawkins led the team with eight tackles against Oakland.
  • During Denver's regular season opener, wide receiver Eric Decker posted 181 yards total (53 yards receiving and 128 punt return yards), including a 90-yard punt return for a touchdown.

TEAM RANKINGS (2011)

Offense Bengals Broncos
Total 294.0 (24th) 310.0 (23rd)
Scoring 27th (t-12th) 20 (t-20th)
Third Downs 41% (14th) 46% (t-7th)
Rushing 139.0 (9th) 38.0 (32nd)
Rushing TDs 1 (t-4th) 0 (t-19th)
20-Yard Runs 1 (t-5th) 0 (t-18th)
Passing 155.0 (t-27th) 272.0 (13th)
Passing TDs 2 (t-7th) 1 (t-20th)
Sacks Allowed 4 (t-20th) 5 (t-28th)
20-yard Passes 5 (t-7th) 3 (t-18th)
     
Defense Bengals Broncos
Total 285.0 (6th) 289.0 (7th)
Scoring 17 (t-9th) 23 (15th)
3rd Downs Allowed 27 (8th) 36 (15th)
Rushing 83.0 (14th) 190.0 (31st)
Rushing TDs 0 (t-1st) 1 (t-15th)
20-Yard Runs 0 (t-1st) 3 (32nd)
Passing 202.0 (12th) 99.0 (2nd)
Passing TDs 2 (t-14th) 1 (t-6th)
Sacks 2 (t-17th) 1 (t-26th)
QB Rating 70.1 (5th) 86.4 (15th)
20-Yard Passes Allowed 2 (t-6th) 0 (t-1st)
Interceptions 1 (t-4th) 0 (t-21st)
     
Special Teams Bengals Broncos
Kickoff Return 23.0 (t-16th) -
Punt Return 15.0 (t-6th) -
Punting (Net) 38.0 (11th) 31.3 (28th)
Punts Inside the 20 2 (t-4th) 1 (t-13th)

CAREER AGAINST THE BRONCOS

Andy Dalton

Date Cmp Att Yrds TD INT Rating
N/A            

Bruce Gradkowski

Date Cmp Att Yrds TD INT Rating
N/A            

Cedric Benson

Date Rushes Yards TDs
9.13.2009 21 76 1

Jerome Simpson

Date Rec Yards TDs
12.19.2010 2 30 0

A.J. Green

Date Rec Yards TDs
N/A      

Jordan Shipley

Date Rec Yards TDs
N/A 2 14 0

Andre Caldwell

Date Rec Yards TDs
9.13.2009 6 54 0

Jermaine Gresham

Date Rec Yards TDs
N/A      

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You should create fan posts for these.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Sep 14, 2011 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

not off topic

i cant do all the fan posts here, 1 or two a week from me is enough, sometimes its just good to have the info in case someone else wants to the post~

at the least, it brings the information to the discussion.

if we actually win in denver, i can’t wait to read the denver papers on sept 19th. they’ll have tar and feathers ready for fox and orton.

" I for one, welcome our new Buffalo overlords. " - Whokebe

by palewook on Sep 14, 2011 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

Can you imagine

I’ve said this before but can you imagine how bad it’s going to be after the “lowly” Bengals come into there house and win. Bengals strengths = Strong defensive line, good running game. Broncos weakness = Sub par oline, weak run defense.

by biggie22 on Sep 14, 2011 11:19 AM EDT reply actions  

I was dreamin' when I wrote this Forgive me if it goes astray

we can hope the d-line shows up and it all snowballs from there.

" I for one, welcome our new Buffalo overlords. " - Whokebe

by palewook on Sep 14, 2011 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm talking about next week's game vs. Cincy....not last week's game vs. Oakland
fans were cheering for Tebow by the 2nd quarter tyvm…

That’s why i said, "I hope….by the 3rd quarter the fans are chanting “Tebow” again

by ephram on Sep 14, 2011 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

when you said "again" thats a reference to last weeks game, so whatever.

eitherway, i was just making a joke… about my own team. thought you guys might appreciate that. guess things are little on edge here in CJ

..We're 0-16 till we're not..
They say the cool is all over me..

by Teboner on Sep 14, 2011 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

gotta ask since you're a denver fan

what in the world is going on with this qb situation? as bengals fans we don’t exactly follow the broncos that closely, and its still way early in the season. yet some of the stuff we’re seeing in the media as well as on MHR, seems to suggest the fans aren’t happy with orton or fox. only been 1 game, little early to start screaming for heads isn’t it?

keep in mind as bengals fans, we’ve used to accepting underperformance – see mike brown 20 years. so a blowup after 1 bad game seems a little extreme.

" I for one, welcome our new Buffalo overlords. " - Whokebe

by palewook on Sep 14, 2011 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

if you want to make a joke...

 make it funny.
The way you wrote it doesn’t read like a joke.
If you are against emoticons, adding a “jeepers” or something clearly silly might have added (or link yakety sax).

A Ongreed the Deserving
-coviner's lawful neutral Paladin / Debutante character

by supergrover on Sep 14, 2011 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

From the numbers...

If I am reading right, our Defense is slightly better than Denvers…
Looking at the NFL numbers I think the Raiders are ranked right along with us defensively, but slightly better offensively. Bottom line, Sunday is gonna be a tough day! I get out of church right about 1/2 way through the 2nd QTR. I hope I will be checking the scores and we’re winning!!!

2012 - Playoff bound!!!

by Law1951 on Sep 14, 2011 2:06 PM EDT reply actions  

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