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GAME: Kansas City Chiefs (1-2) at Cincinnati Bengals (3-0)
Time: 1:00 p.m. EST
Location: Paul Brown Stadium
Series Leader: Bengals, 14-13
Streak: Bengals have won the past three
Coaches vs. Opponent: Marvin Lewis: 5-2. Andy Ried: 1-2-1
TV Broadcast: CBS (1:00 PM ET): Spero Dedes, Solomon Wilcots.
Radio Broadcast: SIRIUS: 135 (KC), 82 (Cin.). XM: 82 (Cin.).
SB Nation: Arrowhead Pride (@ArrowheadPride)
Weather: Mostly cloudy and 60 degrees [Weather Underground]
Uniform: Orange jersey and white pants
Odds: Bengals are three point favorites [SB Nation]
CINCINNATI BENGALS
- Bengals are looking to go 4-0 for the first time since 2005.
- Quarterback Andy Dalton recorded a career-best 383 yards last week, scoring four touchdowns (three passing, one rushing).
- Dalton is looking to generate a passer rating of 115 or better in his fourth straight game.
- Dalton has a regular season record of 43-23-1 (649), highest among all Bengals quarterbacks with at least 20 starts.
- In his past five home games, running back Jeremy Hill is averaging 95.8 yards from scrimmage with three rushing touchdowns.
- Running back Giovani Bernard has 80-plus yards from scrimmage in five of his past six games.
- Wide receiver A.J. Green became the second player in NFL history with at least 10 receptions, 225 yards receiving and two touchdowns, including a game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter or overtime (Miles Austin).
- Wide receiver Marvin Jones posted five receptions for 94 yards receiving and a touchdown last week.
- Jones is looking to generate a touchdown in his third straight game.
- Tight end Tyler Eifert has a touchdown catch in two of his three games.
- Defensive tackle Geno Atkins has a sack in two of his past three games.
- Since 2010, Atkins leads all AFC defensive tackles with 34 quarterback sacks.
- Since entering the NFL in 2007, safety Reggie Nelson is one of three players with at least 20 interceptions (23) and six quarterback sacks (6.5).
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
- Quarterback Alex Smith has one career start against the Bengals (9/25/2011 with the San Francisco 49ers) and completed 20 passes for 201 yards in that game.
- Since 2011, Smith has a record of 39-18-1 (.681) as a starter with 12,177 yards, 75 touchdowns, 26 interceptions with a 92.4 passer rating.
- Running back Jamaal Charles has scored 19 touchdowns in his previous 16 games (13 rushing, six receiving).
- Charles scored three rushing touchdowns last week against the Green Bay Packers.
- With 63 career touchdowns, Charles surpassed Larry Johnson (61) and Otis Taylor (60) for third-most in Chiefs history.
- In his previous two games against the Bengals, Charles has generated 242 yards from scrimmage (121 per game).
- Last week, wide receiver Jeremy Maclin led the Chiefs with eight receptions for 141 yards receiving and a touchdown.
- In his past seven games, tight end Travis Kelce has 39 receptions for 528 yards receiving with three touchdowns.
- In his past 13 games, linebacker Justin Houston has 18 sacks and forced fumbles.
- Since 2012, Houston ranks second wiht 46 sacks (J.J. Watt).
- Linebacker Tamba Hali (80.5) joined Derrick Thomas (126.5) and Neil Smith (85.5) as the only Chiefs with 80 or more quarterback sacks.
TEAM RANKINGS
OFFENSE | BENGALS | CHIEFS |
Total | 414.3 (2nd) | 323.3 (22nd) |
Scoring | 28.3 (7th) | 26.3 (8th) |
Third Downs | 42% (14th) | 17% (32nd) |
Rushing | 129.3 (8th) | 106.3 (t-13th) |
Rushing TDs | 3 (t-10th) | 5 (t-1st) |
20-Yard Runs | 2 (t-8th) | 1 (t-15th) |
Passing | 285.0 (6th) | 217.0 (25th) |
Passing TDs | 8 (t-4th) | 4 (t-18th) |
Sacks Allowed | 2 (2nd) | 86.4 (17th) |
20-yard Passes | 13 (t-4th) | 10 (t-14th) |
DEFENSE | BENGALS | CHIEFS |
Total | 332.7 (t-12th) | 381.0 (24th) |
Scoring | 18.7 (7th) | 29.7 (29th) |
3rd Downs Allowed | 36% (11th) | 31% (5th) |
Rushing | 76.7 (5th) | 94.0 (14th) |
Rushing TDs | 0 (t-1st) | 0 (t-1st) |
Passing | 256.0 (20th) | 287.0 (28th) |
Passing TDs | 6 (t-19th) | 10 (32nd) |
Sacks | 6 (t-12th) | 9 (t-5th) |
QB Rating | 94.7 (18th) | 101.9 (24th) |
Interceptions | 3 (t-10th) | 2 (t-17th) |
SPECIAL TEAMS | BENGALS | CHIEFS |
Kickoff Return | 20.0 (25th) | 27.5 (6th) |
Punt Return | 8.6 (19th) | 8.1 (21st) |
Punting (Net) | 42.0 (10th) | 43.2 (6th) |
Punts Inside the 20 | 4 (t-14th) | 7 (t-2nd) |
BENGALS ALL-TIME RECORD AGAINST THE CHIEFS
Date | Stadium | Result |
11/18/2012 | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) | W 28-6 |
12/27/2009 | Paul Brown Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | W 17-10 |
12/28/2008 | Paul Brown Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | W 16-6 |
10/14/2007 | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) | L 27-20 |
09/10/2006 | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) | W 23-10 |
01/01/2006 | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) | L 37-3 |
11/16/2003 | Paul Brown Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | W 24-19 |
10/10/1993 | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) | L 17-15 |
10/01/1989 | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) | W 21-17 |
11/13/1988 | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) | L 31-28 |
12/06/1987 | Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | W 30-27,OT |
09/07/1986 | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) | L 24-14 |
09/09/1984 | Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | L 27-22 |
11/13/1983 | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) | L 20-15 |
11/30/1980 | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) | W 20-6 |
10/07/1979 | Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | L 10-7 |
09/03/1978 | Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | L 24-23 |
12/04/1977 | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) | W 27-7 |
11/21/1976 | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) | W 27-24 |
11/24/1974 | Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | W 33-6 |
10/21/1973 | Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | W 14-6 |
10/15/1972 | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) | W 23-16 |
10/18/1970 | Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | L 27-19 |
10/26/1969 | Kansas City Municipal Stadium (Kansas City, MO) | L 42-22 |
09/28/1969 | Nippert Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | W 24-19 |
11/10/1968 | Nippert Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | L 16-9 |
10/13/1968 | Kansas City Municipal Stadium (Kansas City, MO) | L 13-3 |