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Game: Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals
Time: 1:00 PM (ET)
Location: Paul Brown Stadium
Series Leader: Broncos, 18-8
Streak: Broncos have won 14 of the past 17
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 1-4. Fox: 2-2
Broadcast: CBS (1:00 PM ET): Greg Gumbel, Dan Dierdorf. SIRIUS: 94 (Den.), 106 (Cin.). XM: 235 (Cin.).
SB Nation: Mile High Report
NFL.com: Game Center
Weather: Partly cloud and 56 degrees [Weather Underground]
Uniform: Black
CINCINNATI BENGALS
- Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton passed for 332 yards passing with two touchdowns, no interceptions and a passer rating of 107.0 during his only game against the Denver Broncos.
- Dalton currently ranks second in the AFC with a fourth-quarter passer rating of 105.3 (Peyton Manning, 119.6).
- Since 2010, running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis is tied for third in the NFL with 26 rushing touchdowns.
- Running back Cedric Peerman scored his first rushing touchdown in the NFL against the Steelers during Cincinnati's most recent game.
- Wide receiver A.J. Green has a touchdown reception in six consecutive games, tied for fourth-longest streak in franchise history.
- During only meeting against the Broncos, Green posted 10 receptions for 124 yards receiving and a touchdown last year.
- Defense is tied for third in the NFL and first in the AFC with 23 quarterback sacks.
- Defensive end Michael Johnson needs half a sack to surpass last year's career-high of six.
- Since 2011, defensive tackle Geno Atkins has 14.5 quarterback sacks.
- Atkins and Johnson each posted a quarterback sack the last time they played Denver.
- Safety Chris Crocker posted his second interception of the season last week.
- Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga leads the team with 58 tackles.
DENVER BRONCOS
- Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is 7-0 all-time against the Bengals, posting 17 touchdowns, three picks and a passer rating of 107.
- In his past two games on the road, Manning has completed 55 of 74 passes for 646 yards passing with six touchdowns and an interception for a passer rating of 121.8.
- Manning completed three touchdowns against zero picks last week, the 37th time in his career, surpassing Brett Favre for most games in NFL history with three touchdowns and zero interceptions.
- Running back Willis McGahee posted his 33rd 100-yard rushing game last week. Most among active players.
- In his last meeting against the Bengals, McGahee rushed for 101 yards and scored a touchdown.
- Rookie running back Ronnie Hillman posted a career-best 86 yards rushing last week.
- Wide receiver DeMaryius Thomas posted his fourth 100-yard receiving game of the season last week.
- Wide receiver Eric Decker is looking to record a touchdown in his fifth straight game.
- Linebacker Wesley Woodyard generated a quarterback sack and interception last week.
- Defensive end Elvis Dumervil has four quarterback sacks in his past four games.
- Linebacker Von Miller has 17.5 sacks in 22 career games.
TEAM RANKINGS
| Offense | Bengals | Broncos |
| Total | 354.0 (17th) | 405.4 (3rd) |
| Scoring | 23.7 (14th) | 29.1 (4th) |
| Third Downs | 28 (31st) | 44% (5th) |
| Rushing | 96.6 (23rd) | 112.6 (14th) |
| Rushing TDs | 4 (t-19th) | 5 (t-13th) |
| 20-Yard Runs | 3 (t-23rd) | 4 (t-16th) |
| Passing | 257.4 (11th) | 292.9 (4th) |
| Passing TDs | 14 (t-7th) | 17 (t-3rd) |
| Sacks Allowed | 17 (t-18th) | 10 (4th) |
| 20-yard Passes | 21 (t-20th) | 33 (1st) |
| Defense | Bengals | Broncos |
| Total | 357.1 (21st) | 213.3 (8th) |
| Scoring | 26.7 (25th) | 21.7 (14th) |
| 3rd Downs Allowed | 39 (16th) | 41 (20th) |
| Rushing | 124.0 (22nd) | 106.0 (15th) |
| Rushing TDs | 9 (t-28th) | 4 (t-10th) |
| 20-Yard Runs | 4 (t-8th) | 4 (t-8th) |
| Passing | 233.1 (16th) | 213.3 (8th) |
| Passing TDs | 9 (t-7th) | 13 (t-22) |
| Sacks | 23 (t-3rd) | 19 (t-12th) |
| QB Rating | 97.9 (28th) | 84.3 (13th) |
| 20-Yard Passes Allowed | 28 (26th) | 18 (t-5th) |
| Interceptions | 3 (t-27th) | 7 (t-13th) |
| Special Teams | Bengals | Broncos |
| Kickoff Return | 23.5 (18th) | 18.0 (31st) |
| Punt Return | 13.4 (4th) | 8.0 (16th) |
| Punting (Net) | 41.0 (t-11th) | 42.6 (5th) |
| Punts Inside the 20 | 14 (t-8th) | 14 (t-8th) |
CAREER AGAINST THE BRONCOS
Andy Dalton
| Date | Cmp | Att | Yrds | TD | INT | Rating |
| 9.18.2011 | 27 | 41 | 332 | 2 | 0 | 107.0 |
BenJarvus Green-Ellis
| Date | Rushes | Yards | TDs |
| 12.18.2011 | 10 | 17 | 1 |
| 10.20.2008 | 13 | 65 | 1 |
A.J. Green
| Date | Rec | Yards | TDs |
| 9.18.2011 | 10 | 124 | 1 |
Jermaine Gresham
| Date | Rec | Yards | TDs |
| 9.18.2011 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Brandon Tate
| DATE | REC | YRD | TD | KOR | KOR YRD | PR | PR YRD | ST TD |
| 9.18.2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 0 |
Andrew Hawkins
| Date | Rec | Yards | TDs |
| N/A |