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Bengals primer against the Miami Dolphins

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.).
SB Nation: The Phinsider
NFL.com: Game Center
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

Offense Bengals Dolphins
Total 345.0 (10th) 284.3 (28th)
Passing 246.4 (7th) 185.4 (26th)
Rushing 98.6 (21st) 98.9 (20th)
Scoring 22.8 (13th) 16.1 (28th)
     
Defense Bengals Dolphins
Total 349.6 (27th) 338.8 (21st)
Passing 229.1 (25th) 180.2 (4th)
Rushing 120.5 (23rd) 158.6 (32nd)
Scoring 24.0 (23rd) 26.6 (31st)
Sacks 21.0 (t-30th) 30.0 (t-20th)
     
Turnovers Bengals Dolphins
Interceptions 19 (t-5th) 13 (t-25th)
Fumble Recovery 14 (t-7th) 8 (t-25th)
     
Special Teams Bengals Dolphins
Kickoff Return 23.2 (t-16th) 20.0 (29th)
Punt Return 5.0 (31st) 9.7 (t-11th)
     
Other Bengals Dolphins
3rd Down Conv. 46% (5th) 37 (21st)
Time of Possession 29:28 (22nd) 29:18 (25th)
TO Differential +5 (t-8th) -7 (t-23rd)

...Against the Dolphins

Date Result Site
9.19.04 W, 16-13 (SNF) Cincinnati
10.1.00 L, 16-31 Cincinnati
10.1.95 L, 23-26 Cincinnati
10.2.94 L, 7-23 (SNF) Cincinnati
10.9.91 L, 13-37 (MNF) Miami
10.15.89 L, 13-20 Cincinnati
11.8.87 L, 14-20 Cincinnati
11.28.83 L, 14-38 (MNF) Miami
9.14.80 L, 16-17 Miami
10.9.78 L, 0-21 (MNF) Miami
11.20.77 W, 23-17 Cincinnati
12.2.74 L, 3-24 (MNF) Miami
10.10.71 L, 13-23 Cincinnati
9.14.69 W, 27-21 Cincinnati
11.17.68 W, 38-21 Miami
10.20.68 L, 22-24 Cincinnati

Fantastic Four (plus one)

How have the Fantastic Four fared against the Dolphins?

Carson Palmer

Date Result Comp. Att. Yards TDs Int
9.19.04 W, 16-13 21 38 147 0 1

Rudi Johnson

Date Result Att Yards TDs
9.19.04 W, 16-13 22 67 0

Kenny Watson

Date Result Att Yards TDs
9.19.04 W, 16-13 4 9 0

Chad Johnson

Date Result Rec Yards TDs
9.19.04 W, 16-13 3 45 0

T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Date Result Rec Yards TDs
9.19.04 W, 16-13 1 13 0

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Bengals primer against the Cleveland Browns

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
SB Nation: Dawgs by Nature
NFL.com: Game Center
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

Offense Bengals Browns
Total 350.4 (7th) 348.8 (10th)
Passing 255.8 (5th) 234.8 (11th)
Rushing 94.6 (23rd) 114.0 (14th)
Scoring 23.1 (13th) 26.3 (5th)
     
Defense Bengals Browns
Total 347.4 (28th) 378.4 (32nd)
Passing 228.1 (24th) 249.5 (29th)
Rushing 119.4 (24th) 128.9 (28th)
Scoring 24.7 (26th) 25.4 (29th)
Sacks 20.0 (t-30th) 23.0 (27th)
     
Turnovers Bengals Browns
Interceptions 15 (t-12th) 15 (t-12th)
Fumble Recovery 14 (t-6th) 9 (t-16th)
     
Special Teams Bengals Browns
Kickoff Return 23.0 (17th) 26.8 (1st)
Punt Return 5.1 (31st) 10.1 (t-8th)

Fantastic Four

How have the Fantastic Four fared against the Browns

Carson Palmer

Date Result Comp. Att. Yards TDs Int
9.16.07 L, 45-51 33 50 401 6 2
11.26.06 W, 30-0 25 32 275 3 1
9.17.06 W, 34-17 24 40 352 2 2
12.11.05 W, 23-20 13 27 93 1 1
9.11.05 W, 27-13 26 34 280 2 1
11.28.04 W, 58-48 22 29 251 4 3
10.17.04 L, 17-34 20 36 148 1 1

Rudi Johnson

Date Result Att Yards TDs
9.16.07 L, 45-51 23 118 0
11.26.06 W, 30-0 25 64 1
9.17.06 W, 34-17 26 145 2
12.11.05 W, 23-20 30 169 1
9.11.05 W, 27-13 26 126 1
11.28.04 W, 58-48 26 202 2
10.17.04 L, 17-34 16 57 0
12.28.03 L, 14-22 14 52 2
9.28.03 L, 16-22 20 69 1
11.17.02 L, 20-27 -- -- --
9.15.02 L, 7-20 5 24 0
11.25.01 L, 0-18 -- -- --
10.14.01 W, 24-14 -- -- --

Chad Johnson

Date Result Rec Yards TDs
9.16.07 L, 45-51 11 209 2
11.26.06 W, 30-0 7 123 0
9.17.06 W, 34-17 6 78 1
12.11.05 W, 23-20 2 22 0
9.11.05 W, 27-13 9 91 0
11.28.04 W, 58-48 10 117 1
10.17.04 L, 17-34 3 37 0
12.28.03 L, 14-22 4 29 0
9.28.03 L, 16-22 3 67 2
11.17.02 L, 20-27 4 103 1
9.15.02 L, 7-20 4 58 1
11.25.01 L, 0-18 1 7 0
10.14.01 W, 24-14 5 68 0

T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Date Result Rec Yards TDs
9.16.07 L, 45-51 9 69 2
11.26.06 W, 30-0 7 79 1
9.17.06 W, 34-17 -- -- --
12.11.05 W, 23-20 6 53 1
9.11.05 W, 27-13 6 75 0
11.28.04 W, 58-48 4 79 2
10.17.04 L, 17-34 -- -- --
12.28.03 L, 14-22 -- -- --
9.28.03 L, 16-22 -- -- --
11.17.02 L, 20-27 3 59 0
9.15.02 L, 7-20 5 58 0
11.25.01 L, 0-18 -- -- --
10.14.01 W, 24-14 -- -- --

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Cincinnati Bengals @ San Francisco 49ers Primer

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).
SB Nation: Niners Nation
NFL.com: Game Center
Weather: Mostly Sunny with a high of 58 and a low of 45 [Weather.com]
Uniform: White

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

Offense Bengals 49ers
Total 353.2 (7th) 235.5 (32nd)
Passing 256.1 (5th) 150.0 (32nd)
Rushing 97.2 (t-21nd) 85.5 (29th)
Scoring 23.8 (7th) 13.2 (32nd)
     
Defense Bengals 49ers
Total 348.2 (26th) 341.1 (22nd)
Passing 231.7 (25th) 217.6 (t-16)
Rushing 116.5 (22nd) 123.5 (25th)
Scoring 25.1 (28th) 24.0 (23rd)
Sacks 18.0 (31st) 26.0
     
Turnovers Bengals 49ers
Interceptions 15 (t-10th) 10 (t-28th)
Fumble Recovery 14 (6th) 8 (t-21st)
     
Special Teams Bengals 49ers
Kickoff Return 23.6 (11th) 23.5 (12th)
Punt Return 5.3 (31st) 9.3 (14th)

Against the 49ers

Date Site Result
12.14.03 Cincinnati W, 41-38
12.5.99 Cincinnati W, 44-30
10.20.96 San Francisco L, 21-28
12.5.93 San Francisco L, 8-21
12.9.90 Cincinnati L, 18-20
9.20.87 Cincinnati L, 26-27
11.4.84 San Francisco L, 17-23
12.6.81 Cincinnati L, 3-21
10.1.78 San Francisco L, 12-28
9.29.74 San Francisco W, 21-3

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

Date Att Yards TDs
12.14.03 21 174 2

Chad Johnson

Date Rec Yards TDs
12.14.03 6 91 1

Comparatively Speaking

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

Third Downs (% converted)
Team Rank Stat
Colts t-1st 50%
Saints t-1st 50%
Patriots 3rd 49%
Steelers t-4th 48%
Cowboys t-4th 48%
Bengals 6th 47%

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Penalties
Team Rank Stat
Cardinals 1st 115
Packers 2nd 104
Browns 3rd 99
Raiders 4th 95
Ravens 5th 94
Bengals 12th 82

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Time of Possession
Team Rank Stat
Steelers 1st 34:54
Patriots 2nd 32:28
Jaguars 3rd 32:07
Titans 4th 31:51
Giants 5th 31:46
Bengals 15th 30:06

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DEFENSE

Third Downs (% converted)
Team Rank Stat
Packers 1st 32%
Chiefs 2nd 33%
Bears t-3rd 34%
Patriots t-3rd 34%
Falcons t-5th 35%
Ravens t-5th 35%
Bengals t-14th 40%

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Bengals primer against the St. Louis Rams

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
SB Nation: Turf Show Times
NFL.com: Game Center
Weather: Showers (30%) with a high of 66 [Weather.com]
Uniform: Black

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

Offense Bengals Rams
Total 351.8 (7th) 300.4 (25th)
Passing 262.6 (4th) 208.7 (16th)
Rushing 89.2 (26th) 91.8 (24th)
Scoring 24.2 (7th) 16.3 (t-27th)
     
Defense Bengals Rams
Total 357.2 (29th) 330.2 (17th)
Passing 238.2 (26th) 220.9 (20th)
Rushing 118.9 (23rd) 109.3 (19th)
Scoring 26.3 (29th) 24.8 (27th)
Sacks 18.0 (30th) 26.0 (t-15th)
     
Turnovers Bengals Rams
Interceptions 14 (t-10th) 12 (t-19th)
Fumble Recovery 13 (t-4th) 8 (t-17th)
     
Special Teams Bengals Rams
Kickoff Return 23.6 (t-12th) 23.6 (t-12th)
Punt Return 6.2 (31st) 12.6 (3rd)

Against the Rams

Date Site Result
12.21.03 St. Louis L, 10-27
10.03.99 Cincinnati L, 10-38
09.01.96 St. Louis L, 16-26
12.19.93 Cincinnati W, 15-3
10.07.90 Los Angeles W, 34-31
11.23.84 Cincinnati L, 14-24
11.15.1981 Cincinnati W, 24-10
12.11.78 Los Angeles W, 20-19 (MNF)
11.08.76 Cincinnati W, 20-12 (MNF)
10.22.72 Los Angeles L, 12-15

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

Date Att Yards TDs
12.21.03 11 30 0

Kenny Watson

Date Att Yards TDs
11.24.02* 5 29 0

* with the Washington Redskins.

Chad Johnson

Date Rec Yards TDs
12.21.03 7 115 0

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Bengals primer against the Pittsburgh Steelers

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.).
SB Nation: Behind the Steel Curtain
NFL.com: Game Center
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

Offense Bengals Steelers
Total 361.2 (5th) 336.3 (12th)
Passing 270.5 (3rd) 194.5 (22nd)
Rushing 90.6 (24th) 141.7 (2nd)
Scoring 25.5 (6th) 24.7 (7th)
     
Defense Bengals Steelers
Total 363.7 (28th) 229.2 (1st)
Passing 243.2 (26th) 152.1 (1st)
Rushing 120.5 (25th) 77.1 (2nd)
Scoring 26.5 (30th) 13.2 (1st)
Sacks 18.0 (t-27th) 32.0 (t-3rd)
     
Turnovers Bengals Steelers
Interceptions 12 (t-10th) 8 (t-28th)
Fumble Recovery 11(t-7th) 12 (t-2nd)
     
Special Teams Bengals Steelers
Kickoff Return 24.2 (t-9th) 23.3 (16th)
Punt Return 6.1 (31st) 7.2 (t-27th)

Fantastic Four

How have the Fantastic Four fared against the Steelers?

Carson Palmer

Date Result Comp Att Yards TDs INTs
10.28.07 L, 13-24 23 31 205 1 0
12.31.06 L, 17-23 20 38 251 2 0
9.24.06 W, 28-20 18 26 193 4 2
12.4.05 W, 38-31 22 38 227 3 0
10.23.05 L, 13-27 21 36 227 0 2
11.21.04 L, 14-19 13 25 165 2 1
10.3.04 L, 17-28 20 37 164 1 2
Passer Rating: 83.4 137 231 1,432 13 7

Rudi Johnson

Date Att Yards TDs
10.28.07 DNP -- --
12.31.06 13 47 0
9.24.06 19 47 0
12.4.05 21 98 2
10.23.05 12 65 0
11.21.04 16 62 0
10.3.04 24 123 1
11.30.03 10 29 0
  115 471 3

Chad Johnson

Date Rec Yards TDs
10.28.07 5 51 0
12.31.06 4 53 0
9.24.06 1 11 0
12.4.05 5 54 0
10.23.05 4 94 0
11.21.04 5 80 1
10.3.04 4 54 0
11.30.03 6 117 1
9.21.03 4 77 0
11.24.02 7 152 0
10.13.02 7 71 0
12.30.01 2 25 0
10.07.01 5 52 0
  59 891 2

T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Date Rec Yards TDs
10.28.07 7 81 1
12.31.06 4 44 0
9.24.06 9 94 2
12.4.05 5 88 2
10.23.05 7 75 0
11.21.04 2 24 0
10.3.04 6 53 0
11.24.02 1 6 0
10.13.02 4 56 0
12.30.01 9 98 0
  54 619 5

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Bengals primer against the Tennessee Titans

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.).
SB Nation: Music City Miracles
NFL.com Game Center

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

Offense Bengals Titans
Total 350.1 (8th) 297.9 (22nd)
Passing 263.8 (5th) 158.1 (29th)
Rushing 86.3 (28th) 139.8 (4th)
Scoring 24.3 (9th) 19.8 (17th)
     
Defense Bengals Titans
Total 383.2 (31st) 269.8 (2nd)
Passing 248.2 (28th) 192.7 (7th)
Rushing 135.0 (27th) 77.1 (4th)
Scoring 27.9 (30th) 16.9 (7th)
     
Special Teams Bengals Titans
Kickoff Return 23.7 (t-14th) 20.9 (28th)
Punt Return 5.7 (31st) 9.6 (13th)

Fantastic Four

Carson Palmer

Date Result Comp/Att Yards TDs Ints
10.16.05 W, 31-23 27/33 272 2 0
10.31.04 L, 20-27 20/36 247 0 1

Rudi Johnson

Date Result Carries Yards TDs
10.16.05 W, 31-23 18 80 1
10.31.04 L, 20-27 17 57 1
10.27.02 L, 24-30* 0 0 0
11.18.01 L, 7-20 0 0 0
01.06.02 W, 23-21** 0 0 0

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

Chad Johnson

Date Result Receptions Yards TDs
10.16.05 W, 31-23 8 135 1
10.31.04 L, 20-27 6 67 0
10.27.02 L 24-30 6 86 0
11.18.01 L, 7-20 DNP -- --
01.06.02 W, 23-21 2 34 0

T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Date Result Recept Yards TDs
10.16.05 W, 31-23 DNP -- --
10.31.04 L, 20-27 4 81 0
10.27.02 L, 24-30 0 0 0
11.18.01 L, 7-20* 0 0 0
01.06.02 W, 23-21 0 0 0

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

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Bengals primer against the Arizona Cardinals

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.
SB Nation: Revenge of the Birds

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

Offense Bengals Cardinals
Total 350.1 (8th) 319.2 (18th)
Passing 263.8 (5th) 228.3 (12th)
Rushing 86.3 (28th) 90.9 (25th)
Scoring 24.3 (9th) 20.9 (14th)
     
Defense Bengals Cardinals
Total 383.2 (31st) 302.6 (9th)
Passing 248.2 (28th) 202.2 (10th)
Rushing 135.0 (27th) 100.3 (12th)
Scoring 27.9 (30th) 21.7 (t-22nd)
     
Special Teams Bengals Cardinals
Kickoff Return 23.7 (15th) 23.0 (19th)
Punt Return 5.7 (31st) 11.4 (7th)

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.

Date Result Site
November 2, 2003 L, 14-17 Arizona
December 3, 2000 W, 24-13 Cincinnati
August 31, 1997 W, 24-21 Cincinnati
December 18, 1994 L, 7-28 Arizona
September 4, 1988 W, 21-14 Cincinnati
September 15, 1985 L, 27-41 St. Louis
November 25, 1979 W, 34-28 Cincinnati
November 25, 1973 W, 42-24 Cincinnati

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Bengals primer and Fantastic Four against the Baltimore Ravens

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
SB Nation: Baltimore Beatdown

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

Offense Bengals Ravens
Total 353.1 (7th) 298.9 (23rd)
Passing 264.8 (5th) 194.6 (24th)
Rushing 88.4 (28th) 104.2 (19th)
Scoring 24.8 (8th) 16.4 (26th)
     
Defense Bengals Ravens
Total 397.1 (31st) 270.9 (3rd)
Passing 253.5 (28th) 196.8 (10th)
Rushing 143.6 (28th) 74.1 (3rd)
Scoring 30.5 (t-32nd) 19.6 (20th)
     
Special Teams Bengals Ravens
Kickoff Return 23.7 (16th) 27.5 (4th)
Punt Return 4.2 (32nd) 10.5 (t-8th)

Carson Palmer

Game Date Loc. Comp Att Yards TDs Int
7 9/10/07 Home 20 32 194 2 0
6 11/30/06 Home 21 32 234 1 0
5 11/5/06 Away 12 26 194 1 2
4 11/27/05 Home 22 30 302 3 1
3 11/6/05 Away 19 26 248 2 0
2 12/5/04 Away 29 36 382 3 1
1 9/26/04 Home 25 52 316 0 3
      148 234 1,870 12 7

Rudi Johnson

Game Date Loc. Att Yards TDs
10 9/10/07 Home 18 50 0
9 11/30/06 Home 16 47 0
8 11/5/06 Away 18 78 1
7 11/27/05 Home 27 114 2
6 11/6/05 Away 29 97 1
5 12/5/04 Away 19 56 0
4 9/26/04 Home 23 98 0
3 12/7/03 Away 4 10 0
2 10/19/03 Home 3 5 0
1 12/1/02 Home 4 10 0
      161 565 4

Chad Johnson

Game Date Loc. Rec. Yards TDs
12 9/10/07 Home 5 95 1
11 11/30/06 Home 8 91 0
10 11/5/06 Away 4 31 0
9 11/27/05 Home 5 88 1
8 11/6/05 Away 5 91 0
7 12/5/04 Away 10 161 2
6 9/26/04 Home 8 99 0
5 12/7/03 Away 2 15 0
4 10/19/03 Home 5 130 1
3 12/1/02 Home 4 78 1
2 11/10/02 Away 7 110 1
1 12/23/01 Away 3 28 0
      66 1,017 7

T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Game Date Loc. Rec. Yards TDs
10 9/10/07 Home 9 50 1
9 11/30/06 Home 10 106 1
8 11/5/06 Away 3 66 1
7 11/27/05 Home 9 147 1
6 11/6/05 Away 5 61 0
5 12/5/04 Away 10 171 1
4 9/26/04 Home 7 116 0
3 12/1/02 Home 4 35 1
2 11/10/02 Away 2 19 0
1 12/23/01 Away 5 63 0
      64 834 4

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Bengals Primer and Fantastic Four against the Buffalo Bills

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.
SB Nation: Buffalo Rumblings

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

Date Result Comp Att Yards TDs INTs
12.24.05 L, 27-37 25 36 266 2 2

Rudi Johnson

Date Att Yards TDs
12.24.05 18 88 0
12.19.04 23 130 1
10.05.03 20 69 1
12.29.02 3 25 0
4.9 y/c 64 312 2

Chad Johnson

Date Rec Yards TDs
12.24.05 9 117 1
12.19.04 2 10 0
10.05.03 6 59 0
12.29.02 6 123 0
  23 309 1

T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Date Rec Yards TDs
12.24.05 7 70 0
12.19.04 4 43 0
12.29.02 3 26 0
  14 139 0

...and the Silver Surfer. Kenny Watson.

Date Att Yards TDs
12.19.04 3 9 0

Team Rankings

Offense Bengals Bills
Total 360.9 (5th) 246.0 (31st)
Passing 263.9 (t-4th) 145.7 (31st)
Rushing 97.0 (21st) 100.3 (20th)
Scoring 25.3 (6th) 13.9 (29th)
     
Defense Bengals Bills
Total 385.4 (31st) 381.3 (30th)
Passing 246.4 (28th) 253.4 (29th)
Rushing 139.0 (28th) 127.9 (24th)
Scoring 30.1 (31st) 19.3 (20th)
     
Special Teams Bengals Bills
Kickoff Return 22.9 (20th) 26.5 (t-5th)
Punt Return 4.2 (32nd) 21.0 (1st)

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.

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Bengals primer against the Pittsburgh Steelers

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.).
SB Nation: Behind the Steel Curtain

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.
Offense Bengals Steelers
Total 371.7 (4th) 356.3 (6th)
Passing 273.7 (2nd) 197.3 (23rd)
Rushing 98.0 (21st) 159.0 (2nd)
Scoring 27.3 (5th) 26.7 (7th)
     
Defense Bengals Steelers
Total 384.7 (29th) 250.3 (1st)
Passing 249.2 (28th) 174.8 (3rd)
Rushing 135.5 (27th) 75.5 (3rd)
Scoring 31.2 (29th) 13.0 (1st)
     
Special Teams Bengals Steelers
Kickoff Return 22.1 (t-24th) 26.2 (10th)
Punt Return 4.2 (31st) 5.0 (30th)

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