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.
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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