Game: Cincinnati Bengals (6-9) at Miami Dolphins (1-14)
Series Leader: Miami, 12-4
Streak: Dolphins, nine of the past 10. Bengals won last meeting.
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 1-0. Cameron: 0-0
Broadcast: CBS (1:00 PM ET): Gus Johnson, Steve Tasker. SIRIUS: 143 (Cin.), 110 (Mia.).
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Weather: Mostly Sunny with a high of 79 [Weather.com]
Uniform: White

Bengals

• Carson Palmer (3,815) only needs 185 yards to reach 4,000 yards passing for the second straight season. With 211 yards passing, he will surpass his own franchise record (4,035) set in 2006. When Palmer records three touchdowns or more, the Bengals are 12-2.
• T.J. Houshmandzadeh leads the NFL with 103 receptions.
• Chad Johnson's 1,309 yards receiving is third in the AFC and 4th in the NFL. Chad attended Miami Beach high school.
• The Bengals are 22-5, since 2003, when the defense records two interceptions or more.
• Leon Hall's five interceptions ties him among NFL rookies for most picks. With one interception Sunday, Hall will set the franchise record for most picks by a rookie -- (S Tommy Casanova 1972, CB Ray Horton 1983, LB Odell Thurman 2005).

Dolphins

• The Miami Dolphins are 5-0 at home against the Bengals.
• As a starter in 2007, quarterback Cleo Lemon has completed 122 of 219 passes for 1,258 yards with five scores and three picks. With one more rushing touchdown, Lemon will set a single-season franchise record for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (five).
• Wide receiver Greg Camarillo looks to score a touchdown in his third straight game.
• Wide receiver Teddy Ginn Jr. has 27 receptions for 367 yards receiving -- 13.6 yards-per-catch.
• The Dolphins defense has recorded a sack in 36 of their past 37 games.

Team Rankings

...Against the Dolphins

Fantastic Four (plus one)

How have the Fantastic Four fared against the Dolphins?

Carson Palmer

Rudi Johnson

Kenny Watson

Chad Johnson

T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Game: Cleveland Browns (9-5) at Cincinnati Bengals (5-9)
Series Leader: Series tied at 34.
Streak: Bengals, six of the past nine.
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 6-3. Crennel: 1-4.
Broadcast: CBS (1:00 PM ET): Greg Gumbel, Dan Dierdorf.  SIRIUS: 140 (Cle.), 119 (Cin.). Direct TV: 708. Direct TV HD: 721
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Weather: Few snow showers (30%). High 37. [Weather.com]
Uniform: Black

Bengals

• Bengals aim for their fourth straight win at home against the Cleveland Browns.
• When Carson Palmer records three or more touchdowns, the Bengals are 12-2. In seven career games against the Browns, Palmer is 5-2 throwing 19 touchdowns against 11 picks for a 94.2 passer rating with 1,800 yards passing.
• In five of his past six games against the Browns, Rudi Johnson has rushed for over 100 yards. He's averaging 137.3 yards rushing per game.
• T.J. Houshmandzadeh, leading the NFL with 101 receptions, has four touchdown receptions in his past three games against the Browns.
• Chad Johnson is averaging 166 yards receiving per game in his past two against Cleveland.
• Since 2003, the Bengals are 21-5 when the defense picks off two passes or more.
• Leon Hall is still tied among NFL rookies with four interceptions.

Browns

• Under Romeo Crennel, the Browns are 5-0 when scoring 30 points or more.
• When Browns quarterback, Derek Anderson, records a passer rating of 100 or more, the Browns are 4-0.
• Jamal Lewis, in 12-career starts, is averaging 121.5 rushing yards per game scoring 10 times. Lewis' teams are 21-3 when he rushes 25 times or more.
• With one touchdown, Braylon Edwards (13) breaks the Browns single-season record (Gary Collins, 13 in 1963) for more touchdown receptions.
• With 29 yards receiving, Kellen Winslow will join Braylon Edwards to become the first Browns duo to record 1,000 yards receiving.
• Leigh Bodden has three career interceptions against Cincinnati (most against any opponent).
• Joshua Cribbs leads the NFL with 30.9 kickoff return-yard average.

Team Rankings

Fantastic Four

How have the Fantastic Four fared against the Browns

Carson Palmer

Rudi Johnson

Chad Johnson

T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Game: Cincinnati Bengals (5-8) @ San Francisco 49ers (3-10)
Series Leader: 49ers lead, 7-3
Streak: Bengals, last two.
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 1-0. Nolan: 0-0.
Broadcast: NFL Network (5:00 PM PT): Bryant Gumbel, Deion Sanders, Marshall Faulk. SIRIUS: 126
(Cin.), 123 (SF). If you live in Cincinnati, the game will be on WLWT (Channel Five).
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Weather: Mostly Sunny with a high of 58 and a low of 45 [Weather.com]
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Bengals

• Under head coach, Marvin Lewis, the Bengals are 13-6 against the NFC.
• When Carson Palmer throws for three touchdowns or more, the Bengals are 12-2.
• In 13 career games against the NFL, Palmer has a 9-4 record with 25 touchdowns against 15 picks (91.8 passer rating). He's completed 308 of 465 passes (66.2%) for 3,348 yards.
• When Rudi Johnson rushes for 100 yards or more, the Bengals are 15-4.
• DeDe Dorsey set a career-high 81 yards rushing last week on only four attempts.
• With 34 yards receiving this week, T.J. Houshmandzadeh will have 1,000 yards receiving for the second straight season.
• Chad Johnson is averaging 118.8 yards-per-game receiving in his last four games against NFC teams.
• Leon Hall is tied for the league lead with four interceptions as a rookie.

San Francisco 49ers

• The 49ers have won their past four games, at home, against Cincinnati. The 49ers beat Cincinnati in both Super Bowl (XVI, XXIII) meetings.
• Last week, third-string quarterback Shaun Hill threw his first career touchdown.
• After rushing for a team-record 1,695 yards, Frank Gore (781) is currently 219 yards short of becoming the fifth player to rush for 1,000 yards or more in back-to-back seasons.
• In his past six December games, Gore has 845 yards from scrimmage (140.8 per game) and three touchdowns.
• The 49ers are undefeated (3-0) when Gore carries the ball 20 times or more against AFC teams -- 395 rush yards (131.7 per game)
• Wide receiver Arnaz Battle has a reception in 33 straight games. Looks for his fourth straight game with a touchdown.
• In his only game against Cincinnati (as a Seahawk), Darrell Jackson had six receptions for 98 yards.
• Vernon Davis has five career touchdowns and averages 20 yards per touchdown reception.
• Last week, tight end Delanie Walker had a career-high six receptions and 66 yards receiving.
• Bryant Young leads the team with 6.5 sacks. The 49ers are 38-20 when Young has a sack.
• Cornerback Walt Harris has three interceptions in his past two games against Cincinnati and sims for his third straight game, against Cincinnati, with a pick.

Team Rankings

Against the 49ers

Fantastic Four

How have the Fantastic Four fared against the 49ers?

Note: This is Palmer's first game against the 49ers and T.J. has no recorded stats. Kenny Watson has played twice against the 49ers (once with Cincinnati, once with Washington)

Rudi Johnson

Chad Johnson

Comparatively Speaking

(Bengals against the top-five in game categories)
OFFENSE

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DEFENSE

Game: St. Louis Rams (3-9) at Cincinnati Bengals (4-8)
Series Leader: Series tied at 5-5
Streak: Rams, past three
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 0-1. Linehan: 0-0
Broadcast: FOX (1:00 PM ET): Pat Summerall, Brian Baldinger. SIRIUS: 114 (St.L.), 107 (Cin.). DirectTV: 705
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Weather: Showers (30%) with a high of 66 [Weather.com]
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Bengals

• Against the NFC, the Marvin Lewis led Bengals are 12-6.
• When Carson Palmer throws for three touchdowns or more, the Bengals are 12-2. In 12 games against the NFC, Palmer is 8-4 completing 287 of 436 passes for 3,159 yards, 25 touchdowns and 13 picks (93.8 passer rating).
• When Rudi Johnson rushes for 100 yards or more, the Bengals are 15-4. With a touchdown, Rudi will have rushed for a touchdown in three straight games. In his past two games, Rudi has rushed 39 times for 122 yards.
• T.J. Houshmandzadeh is leading the league with 88 receptions with at least one touchdown in nine of the 12 games this season -- 11 total.
• Chad Johnson ranks 3rd in the AFC and 4th in the NFL with 1,127 yards receiving. He's averaging 138 yards-per-game in his past three games against the NFC.
• When the defense records at least two interceptions, the Bengals are 21-5 since 2003.
• Leon Hall is tied among NFL rookies with four interceptions.
• With an interception, Johnathan Joseph will have at least one interception in three straight games.

St. Louis Rams

• In 17 career starts against AFC teams, Marc Bulger has completed 371 of 572 passes for 4,651 yards, 27 touchdowns and 14 interceptions (95.5 passer rating). When Bulger has a 95 or better passer rating, the Rams are 19-11.
• When Steven Jackson carries the ball 24 times or more, the Rams are 8-1. In his past seven games against the AFC, Jackson has 987 yards from scrimmage (141 per game) and seven touchdowns. He looks to continue a streak of rushing touchdowns against AFC teams. A touchdown will extend that streak to five games.
• In his last game against the Bengals, Torry Holt had 10 receptions for 124 yards receiving and a touchdown. Holt has 12 100-yard games against AFC teams in his career.
• In his last game against the Bengals, Isaac Bruce had six receptions for 152 yards receiving.
• Oshiomogho Atogwe looks to intercept his fifth pass in five straight games.
• Will Witherspoon has six sacks in the past five games.

Team Rankings

Against the Rams

Fantastic Four

How have the Fantastic Four fared against the Rams?

Note: This is Palmer's first game against the Rams and T.J. has no recorded stats.

Rudi Johnson

Kenny Watson

* with the Washington Redskins.

Chad Johnson

Game:Cincinnati Bengals (4-7) at Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3)
Series Leader: Steelers, 44-30
Streak: Steelers, five of the past seven.
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 3-7. Tomlin: 1-0
Broadcast: NBC (8:15 PM ET): Al Michaels, John Madden & Andrea Kremer (Field reporter). Westwood One Radio: Dave Sims, Bob Trumpy. SIRIUS: 123 (Westwood); 122 (Cin.), 126 (Pit.).
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Weather: Showers (40%) with a high of 44 [Weather.com]
Uniform: White

Bengals

• When Carson Palmer throws for three touchdowns or more, the Bengals are 12-2. In his past two games, Palmer has completed 43 of 69 passes for 456 yards with three touchdowns and no picks.
• When Rudi Johnson rushes for 100 yards or more, the Bengals are 15-4.
• Kenny Watson, for the season, is averaging 4.5 yards per rush.
• Against Tennessee last week, Chad Johnson posted a career high 12 receptions and tied a career high with three touchdowns. Ironically, the same game that saw him become the franchise's all-time receptions leader. Johnson ranks second in the AFC and fourth in the NFL with 1,041 yards receiving.
• In his past two games against the Steelers, Chris Henry is averaging 81.6 yards receiving.
• When the defense picks off two passes or more, the Bengals are 21-4 since 2003.
• Leon Hall leads all NFL rookies with four picks.

Pittsburgh Steelers

• The Steelers look to win their third straight game against the Bengals coming into Sunday with a 6-0 record at home.
• Ben Roethlisberger is 21-5 at home completing 415 of 656 passes for 5,567 yards, 38 touchdowns and 23 picks (94.9 passer rating).
• In five career starts against the Bengals, Willie Parker averages 119 yards-per-game looking for his fourth straight 100-yard game against Cincinnati. The Steelers are 18-1 when Parker rushes for 100 yards or more.
• Hines Ward has 11 career touchdown receptions against the Bengals (most against any opponent).
• Santonio Holmes, in his past two games against Cincinnati, is averaging 105.5 yards receiving per game.
• When Heath Miller scores a touchdown, the Steelers are 11-4.
• With 32 sacks, the Steelers rank 1st in the AFC.
• Since 2004, when the defense records three sacks or more, the Steelers are 22-7.
• In his past four games, James Harrison has recorded 5.5 sacks -- 3rd in the NFL with 8.5 sacks this season.

Team Rankings

Fantastic Four

How have the Fantastic Four fared against the Steelers?

Carson Palmer

Rudi Johnson

Chad Johnson

T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Game:Tennessee Titans (6-4) AT Cincinnati Bengals (3-7)
Series Leader: Titans, 38-30-1
Streak: Titans, seven of the past nine
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 1-1. Fisher: 12-5
Broadcast: CBS (1:00 PM ET): Bill Macatee, Steve Beuerlein. SIRIUS: 144 (Cin.).
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Bengals

• When Carson Palmer throws for three touchdowns or more, the Bengals are 11-2. Against Tennessee, Palmer has a 93.8 passer rating. With four touchdowns, Palmer will have 100 passing touchdowns for his career.
• T.J. Houshmandzadeh leads the league with 76 receptions. Has at least one touchdown reception in nine of ten games this season -- 11 total.
• With 62 yards, Chad Johnson will record 1,000 yards or more for the sixth straight season. He ranks 3rd in the AFC and 4th in the NFL with 938 yards receiving.
• Since 2003, the Bengals are 21-4 when the defense records two picks or more in a game.
• Leon Hall leads all NFL rookies with four interceptions.
• Shayne Graham has made 21 consecutive field goals and ranks third in the NFL with 86 total points -- tied for 2nd in NFL with 21 field goals.

Tennessee

• Since September 6, 1998, the Titans have won five straight against Cincinnati. Tennessee ranks fourth in the NFL with 139.1 rush yards-per-game.
• Vince Young is 6-4 as a starter on the road. Last week, Young recorded a career-high with 305 yards passing and season-best 74 yards rushing last week. When Young records a passer rating of 80 or better, the Titans are 5-1.
• The Titans are 3-0 when LenDale White rushes for 100 yards or more. Chris Brown, in two career games against the Bengals, averages 115.5 rush yards per game with three touchdowns.
• Justin Gage leads the team with 32 receptions -- 78 yards per-game in the past two games.
• Bo Scaife has three or more first-down receptions in each of the past three games.
• Since 2006, the Titans are 12-4 when the defense records an interception. Defense ranks fourth overall allowing 278.7 yards-per game. Has 4 interceptions in the past four games.
• Keith Bulluck has four picks (tied for 3rd in AFC).
• Rob Bironas has made 17 consecutive field goals and leads the NFL with 24 field goals and 90 total points.

Team Rankings

Fantastic Four

Carson Palmer

Rudi Johnson

* Returned one kickoff 21 yards.
** Returned three kickoffs for 59 yards.

Chad Johnson

T.J. Houshmandzadeh

* One kickoff returned 13 yards and one punt returned eight yards.

Series Leader: Bengals, 5-3
Streak: Bengals won three of past eight.
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 0-1. Whisenhunt: 0-0
Broadcast: FOX (1:00 PM ET): Sam Rosen, Tim Ryan. SIRIUS: 123 (Arz.), 129 (Cin.). Direct TV: 705 -- no HD.
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Bengals

• When Carson Palmer records three touchdowns or more, the Bengals are 11-2. When playing at home against NFC teams, Carson Palmer's record is 4-1 having completed 117 of 181 passes for 1,292 yards, 11 touchdowns and two picks -- 101.3 passer rating.
• The Bengals are 15-4 when Rudi Johnson has 100+ yards rushing.
• For the season, Kenny Watson is averaging 4.4 yards per carry -- 436 yards, 98 attempts.
• T.J. Houshmandzadeh leads the league with 68 receptions having scored in eight of the team's nine games this season -- 10 total.
• In his past two games against NFC teams, Chad Johnson has 328 yards receiving (164.0 yards per). Johnson ranks 3rd with 852 yards receiving in the AFC.
• Shayne Graham ranks third in the AFC with 77 total points.

Arizona

• In Kurt Warner's only start against the Bengals, he posted a perfect 158.3 passer rating completing 17 of 21 passes for 310 yards passing with three touchdowns. In 31 career starts, Warner has a passer rating of 100+ or better -- his teams are 28-3.
• Edgerrin James has five rushing touchdowns in three games against Cincinnati.
• Anquan Boldin caught a 7-yard pass in only meeting with Cincinnati. In the past two games against AFC teams, Boldin has 18 receptions for 293 yards and two touchdowns.
• Larry Fitzgerald tied a career-high with two touchdown receptions last week.
• The Cardinals defense held the Detroit Lions to -18 rushing yards -- lowest in modern era and lowest since 1947.
• Since entering the NFL in 2001, safety Adrian Wilson is the only player with 16 sacks and 16 interceptions.
• Bertrand Berry had two sacks in his last game against Cincinnati while he was with Denver -- Sept. 7, 2003.

Team Rankings

No Fantastic Four?

The Bengals have played the Cardinals only once in the past seven years -- a 14-17 loss in Arizona. In that game the Cardinals defense held the Bengals offense to 263 total yards picking off Kitna twice. Marcel Shipp recorded 141 rushing yards on 29 carries.

A note on the last game in Cincinnati. The last time the Cardinals played in Cincinnati was December 3rd, 2000. Corey Dillon ran for 216 yards scoring a touchdown as the team built an early 21-0 lead.

Series History.

Interesting note. The home team is undefeated in this series' history.

Series Leader: Ravens, 13-10
Streak: Bengals won five of the past six.
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 6-3. Billick: 10-7
Broadcast: CBS (4:05 PM ET): Dick Enberg, Randy Cross. Sirius: 119 (Cin.), 130 (Bal.). DirectTV: 712. DirectTV HD: 722
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Bengals

• Bengals look for third straight win against the Ravens.
• When Carson Palmer records three touchdowns or more, the Bengals are 11-2 -- 6-1 in the division. With 39 yards passing, Palmer will surpass 13,000 yards for his career. When posting a passer rating of 100 or more, Palmer is undefeated (4-0) against the Ravens.
• Of Palmer's 190 completions, 109 have either gone to T.J. Houshmandzadeh (62) and Chad Johnson (47). Of Palmers 16 touchdown passes, 13 have gone to T.J. (10) and Chad (3).
• When Rudi Johnson rushes for 100 yards or more, the Bengals are 15-4 (a stat that we may retire soon).
• In four games as a starter, Kenny Watson is averaging 85.2 yards per game.
• With a touchdown, T.J. Houshmandzadeh will have caught a score in nine straight games -- including five straight against the Ravens.
• The Bengals are 20-4 when recording two interceptions or more.
• Leon Hall leads all AFC rookies with three interceptions.

Baltimore

• The Ravens look to increase their four game winning streak against AFC North teams at home. Ravens are 11-4 at home, since 2002, against the Division.
• As a starter against Cincinnati, Steve McNair is 10-5 with a 92.7 rating (20 TDs, 6 INTs). As a starter for Baltimore, McNair is 15-6. With a rushing touchdown, McNair (37) will tie Kordell Stewart for third all-time among NFL quarterbacks.
• Willis McGahee is averaging 106.7 yards from scrimmage (854 yards total).
• When Todd Heap scores a touchdown, the Ravens are 15-7.
• When the defense records three sacks or more, the Ravens are 31-6 since 2003.
• Since 2002, Ed Reed leads all safeties with 32 interceptions -- five against the Bengals (second most against any opponent).

Team Rankings

Carson Palmer

Rudi Johnson

Chad Johnson

T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Series Leader: Bills, 13-9
Streak: Bills, last eight.
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 0-3. Jauron: 1-1
Broadcast: Ian Eagle, Solomon Wilcots. SIRIUS: 119 (Cin.), 146 (Buf.). DirectTV: 709. No DirectTV HD.
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Bengals

• When Carson Palmer records three or more touchdown passes, the Bengals are 11-2. With 310 yards passing, Palmer reaches 13,000 yards passing for his career.
• Twelve of Palmer's 14 touchdowns this season have gone to T.J. Houshmandzadeh (9) and Chad Johnson (3). In fact, of Palmer's 164 completions this season, 62% (102) have gone to either T.J. (58) or Chad (44).
• The Bengals are 15-4 when Rudi rushes for 100 yards or more. I'm not sure why I put that every week he's out. As if it's going to chance.
• In four games as the starter this season, Kenny Watson is averaging 85.2 rushing yards per game.
• With a touchdown this weekend, T.J. Houshmandzadeh will have caught one touchdown in eight straight games. It will also give him 10 for the season setting a personal best for touchdowns in a single-season.
• In four career games, Chad Johnson has two 100-yard games (123, 117). Chad leads the NFL with 104.4 yards receiving per game.
• When the Bengals defense picks off two passes or more, the Bengals are 20-4.
• In his last six games, Shayne Graham is perfect on field goals (10/10).

Bills

• The Bills are the only team to start a rookie Quarterback (Trent Edwards) and rookie Running back (Marshawn Lynch) this season.
• As a starter, Edwards is 3-1. (note: Losman is starting).
• The Bills look to win their third straight game for the first time since December 5, 2004.
• Lynch leads all AFC rookies with 148 rushing attempts for 537 yards and four touchdowns. Lynch has run for 60 yards or more in all seven games this season.
• In two meetings against the Bengals, Lee Evans has 10 receptions for 208 yards and two touchdowns.
• In the last meeting against the Bengals, Terrence McGee returned an interception (46 yards) for a touchdown and a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. You remember, don't you?

Fantastic Four against the Bills

Carson Palmer

Rudi Johnson

Chad Johnson

T.J. Houshmandzadeh

...and the Silver Surfer. Kenny Watson.

Team Rankings

Notes:

• Bengals have allowed 11 runs of 20 yards or more. That's tied (with the Raiders) for most allowed.
• Even though the Bills are ranked 29th against the pass, they've allowed 10 touchdowns but intercepted 11 passes.
• The Bengals pass defense has allowed 18 passing touchdowns -- tied with the Browns for worst in the league.
• The Bills have four punt returns of 20 yards or more -- including a 74-yard touchdown -- and only two fair catches. For comparison, the Bengals' longest punt return of the season is nine yards with 10 fair catches. Note that the Bengals have more fair catches than yards picked up on their longest punt return of the season.

Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2)

Series Leader: Steelers, 43-30
Streak: Steelers, 4 of the past 6
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 3-6. Tomlin: 0-0
Broadcast: CBS (1:00 PM ET): Dick Enberg, Randy Cross. SIRIUS: 122 (Pit.), 126 (Cin.).
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Bengals

• When Carson Palmer throws for three touchdowns or more, the Bengals are 11-2. Eleven of his 13 touchdowns this season have either gone to T.J. Houshmandzadeh (8 TDs) or Chad Johnson (3 TDs)
• In his last three meetings against Pittsburgh, Palmer has 11 touchdowns against two interceptions.
• The Bengals are 15-4 when Rudi Johnson rushes for 100 yards or more.
• In three games as a starter, Kenny Watson is averaging 84.3 yards per game this season.
• With a receiving touchdown Sunday, T.J. Houshmandzadeh will have caught at least one touchdown in seven straight games.
• Chad leads the NFL with 113.3 yards per game with 80+ yards receiving in five of six games.
• Bengals are 20-4 when recording two or more interceptions.
• Johnathan Joseph's interception last week against the Jets was the first of his career.
• Leon Hall leads all AFC rookies with two picks.

Steelers

• Steelers look to win their sixth straight game in Cincinnati.
• Ben Roethlisberger is undefeated (8-0) when playing in his home state of Ohio.
• Steelers are 16-1 when Willie Parker rushes for 100 yards or more. Parker averages 117.2 rushing yards per game against the Bengals in four career starts.
• Hines Ward has nine touchdowns in his career against the Bengals -- most against any opponent.
• Since 2004, when the Steelers record three sacks in a game, they are 20-6.
• Steelers are 7-2 when Troy Polamalu records a pick.