PRIMER: Cleveland Browns (2-6) at Cincinnati Bengals (7-0)

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GAME: Cleveland Browns (2-6) at Cincinnati Bengals (7-0)
Time: 8:25 p.m. EST
Location: Paul Brown Stadium
Series Leader: Bengals, 44-39
Streak: Bengals have won six of the past nine meetings
Coaches vs. Opponent: Marvin Lewis: 16-8. Mike Pettine: 1-1 
TV Broadcast: NFLN (8:25 p.m. EST): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms, Tracy Wolfson (field reporter).
Radio Broadcast: Bengals radio network. Westwood One: Ian Eagle, Tony Boselli. SIRIUS: 88 (WW1), 83 (Cle.), 93 (Cin.). XM: 225 (Cle.), 226 (Cin.).
SB Nation: Dawgs by Nature (@DawgsByNature)
Weather: Mostly cloudy and 67 degrees [Weather Underground] 
Uniform: Black jerseys with black pants
Odds: Bengals are 10 point favorites [SB Nation]
Referee: Carl Cheffers

CINCINNATI BENGALS

• The Bengals are 7-0 for the first time in franchise history.
• Last week, quarterback Andy Dalton tied Dan Marino, Ben Roethlisberger and Matt Ryan for most road wins by a starting quarterback through their first five seasons (since '66).
• Dalton has a passer rating of 115 or better in five of seven games this season.
• Dalton is 3-1 at home against Cleveland all-time.
• In his last meeting against the Browns, Jeremy Hill rushed for 148 yards rushing on 25 carries and two touchdowns.
• Running back Giovani Bernard had 103 yards from scrimmage in his last meeting against the Browns.
• Wide receiver A.J. Green had a season-high 11 receptions last week against the Steelers, including a game-winning touchdown.
• In his past five games against the AFC North, Green has 45 receptions for 700 yards receiving and four touchdowns.
• Tight end Tyler Eifert leads the team with six touchdowns and is currently second in the NFL among all tight ends.
• Defensive tackle Geno Atkins has a sack in five of his past seven games.
• Since entering the NFL, Atkins leads all AFC tackles with 37 sacks.

CLEVELAND BROWNS

• In his past six games, quarterback Josh McCown has completed 160 of 246 passes for 1,848 yards passing with 11 touchdowns and four interceptions.
• Running back Isaiah Crowell (902) needs 98 yards rushing for 1,000 in his career.
• Rookie running back Duke Johnson, Jr. ranks second in catches (33) and third in yards receiving (331) among AFC running backs.
• Johnson also ranks third among all NFL rookies with 510 yards from scrimmage.
• Wide receiver Travis Benjamin has 12 career touchdowns (nine receiving and three on punt returns) and averages 45.1 yards per score.
• Tight end Gary Barnidge has six touchdown receptions -- tied for second among NFL tight ends.
• Barnidge has 36 receptions, 512 yards receiving and six touchdowns in his past six games.
• Linebacker Karlos Dansby leads the Browns with 60 tackles.
• Since 2004, Dansby is the only NFL player with 40-plus sacks (41) and 15-plus interceptions (18).
• Defensive end Desmond Bryant is looking to record a quarterback sack in his third straight game.
• Cornerback K'Waun Williams had a career-best two forced fumbles last week.

TEAM RANKINGS

BENGALS ALL-TIME RECORD AGAINST THE BROWN