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NFL : ATS Matchup
Sunday 10/5/2014Line$ LineOU LineScore
CINCINNATI
 
NEW ENGLAND
-3  

+3  
-150

+130

46
 
17
Final
43

CINCINNATI (3 - 0) at NEW ENGLAND (2 - 2)
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Week 5 Sunday, 10/5/2014 8:30 PM
Board OpenLatest
475CINCINNATI47-3
476NEW ENGLAND-346
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
CINCINNATI - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfYardsYPPTOScoreHalfYardsYPPTO
All Games3-0+33-00-326.714.7384.0(6.1)0.311.01.0351.7(5.1)2.3
Road Games1-0+11-00-123.015.0380.0(5.9)0.016.00.0420.0(5.1)2.0
Last 3 Games3-0+33-00-326.714.7384.0(6.1)0.311.01.0351.7(5.1)2.3
Turf Games3-0+33-00-326.714.7384.0(6.1)0.311.01.0351.7(5.1)2.3
CINCINNATI - Current Season Statistics
 RushingPassingTotal
 PPGHalfFDTOPATT-YDSYPRCMP-ATTPCTYDSPYAATT-YDSYPPYPPT
Offense (All Games)26.714.720.730:4434-122(3.6)19-2965.9%262(8.9)63-384(6.1)(14.4)
Opponents Defensive Avg.23.61221.331:0130-122(4)21-3364.5%254(7.7)64-375(5.9)(15.9)
Offense Road Games23.015.016.030:3026-79(3)25-3865.8%301(7.9)64-380(5.9)(16.5)
Defense (All Games)11.01.022.329:1622-112(5)25-4754.3%239(5.1)69-352(5.1)(32)
Opponents Offensive Avg.24.510.222.529:0826-125(4.7)23-3662.1%263(7.2)63-388(6.2)(15.8)
Defense Road Games16.00.026.029:3020-91(4.5)35-6256.5%329(5.3)82-420(5.1)(26.2)
CINCINNATI - Turnovers, Penalties and Special Teams Statistics
 Turnovers LostThird DownsFourth DownsKickoff ReturnsPunt ReturnsPenalties
 INTFLTODIFF#-MADEPCT#-MADEPCTKR-YDSYPKRPR-YDSYPPRPEN-YDS
Stats For (All Games)0.30.00.32.012-435.1%0-00.0%1-16(23.5)1-24(17.7)6-50
Opponents Avg. Stats Against0.70.81.42.213-643.6%0-060.0%1-36(25.2)17-2(10.9)7-58
Stats For (Road Games)0.00.00.02.014-428.6%0-00.0%0-0(0)1-45(45)4-45
Stats Against (All Games)2.00.32.3 14-431.7%2-150.0%3-94(28.3)1-3(2.5)7-61
Opponents Avg. Stats For1.30.51.8 12-644.0%1-044.4%2-40(23.1)14-1(12.1)6-58
Stats Against (Road Games)1.01.02.0 17-847.1%2-150.0%4-109(27.2)2-2(1)3-29

NEW ENGLAND - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfYardsYPPTOScoreHalfYardsYPPTO
All Games2-2-11-32-220.013.5298.5(4.8)1.222.59.2315.2(5.1)2.0
Home Games1-0+10-10-116.010.0297.0(4.3)0.09.03.0241.0(4.3)1.0
Last 3 Games2-1+0.51-21-220.011.3293.0(5.1)1.019.09.0300.3(5.1)1.7
Turf Games2-0+21-10-223.017.0294.5(4.6)0.08.05.0229.0(4.1)2.5
NEW ENGLAND - Current Season Statistics
 RushingPassingTotal
 PPGHalfFDTOPATT-YDSYPRCMP-ATTPCTYDSPYAATT-YDSYPPYPPT
Offense (All Games)20.013.517.529:0426-97(3.7)22-3660.7%201(5.5)62-298(4.8)(14.9)
Opponents Defensive Avg.23.71319.331:3729-126(4.3)22-3365.8%217(6.6)62-343(5.6)(14.5)
Offense Home Games16.010.021.031:3532-76(2.4)24-3764.9%221(6)69-297(4.3)(18.6)
Defense (All Games)22.59.220.530:5629-130(4.4)19-3260.9%185(5.8)61-315(5.1)(14)
Opponents Offensive Avg.20.68.620.129:2327-120(4.5)22-3561.4%208(5.9)62-328(5.3)(15.9)
Defense Home Games9.03.014.028:2522-67(3)21-3461.8%174(5.1)56-241(4.3)(26.8)
NEW ENGLAND - Turnovers, Penalties and Special Teams Statistics
 Turnovers LostThird DownsFourth DownsKickoff ReturnsPunt ReturnsPenalties
 INTFLTODIFF#-MADEPCT#-MADEPCTKR-YDSYPKRPR-YDSYPPRPEN-YDS
Stats For (All Games)0.50.71.20.714-536.2%1-033.3%1-37(24.7)2-24(10.9)8-88
Opponents Avg. Stats Against0.70.61.21.814-643.1%1-039.1%2-59(27.6)20-2(9.2)8-70
Stats For (Home Games)0.00.00.01.018-950.0%1-00.0%1-26(26)1-7(7)6-59
Stats Against (All Games)1.50.52.0 12-646.9%0-00.0%2-40(20)2-18(7.4)5-42
Opponents Avg. Stats For1.20.71.9 13-539.9%1-041.8%3-77(25.2)20-2(8.8)5-44
Stats Against (Home Games)1.00.01.0 13-538.5%0-00.0%0-0(0)4-36(9)6-49
Average power rating of opponents played: CINCINNATI 19,  NEW ENGLAND 16
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
CINCINNATI - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/URushingPassingTORushingPassingTO
9/7/2014@ BALTIMORE23-16W1W43.5U26-7925-38-301020-9135-62-3292
9/14/2014ATLANTA24-10W-6W49U45-17016-24-302019-9724-44-2123
9/21/2014TENNESSEE33-7W-6W45U31-11617-26-184128-14917-34-1772
10/5/2014@ NEW ENGLAND            
10/12/2014CAROLINA            
10/19/2014@ INDIANAPOLIS            
10/26/2014BALTIMORE            
11/2/2014JACKSONVILLE            

NEW ENGLAND - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/URushingPassingTORushingPassingTO
9/7/2014@ MIAMI20-33L-3L48O20-8929-56-226238-19118-32-1693
9/14/2014@ MINNESOTA30-7W-3W49U37-15015-22-142019-5419-36-1634
9/21/2014OAKLAND16-9W-13.5L47U32-7624-37-221022-6721-34-1741
9/29/2014@ KANSAS CITY14-41L-3L45.5O16-7520-30-215338-20720-26-2360
10/5/2014CINCINNATI            
10/12/2014@ BUFFALO            
10/16/2014NY JETS            
10/26/2014CHICAGO            
11/2/2014DENVER            
KEY GAME INFORMATION
CINCINNATI: New offensive coordinator Hue Jackson has always leaned heavily on the power running game, and that figures to be the game plan this year. Jackson utilizes a lot of gap blocking, which should allow feature back Giovani Bernard to use his creativity as a runner. Rookie Jeremy Hill will likely push BenJarvus Green-Ellis down the depth chart. Jackson has historically kept the ground game going down near the goal line, and it appears as if Hill will be his top goal-line option. It wouldn't be a surprise if Bernard and Green-Ellis got some action down there too. Jackson also uses a lot of creative, gadget plays to attack the perimeter, and Bernard should be able to take advantage.
Jackson has pledged support for the often-overwhelmed Andy Dalton, but this passing game is going to be scaled back. The potentially improved running game should open things up for downfield throws, and Dalton's willingness to throw deep into traffic is essentially his only strength. A.J. Green will continue to do most of his work downfield on the perimeter, with Marvin Jones playing an expanded and similar role on the other side of the field. They'll go two tight ends often, with Tyler Eifert seen as a bigger catch-and-run threat than Jermaine Gresham, and Bernard being used frequently in the screen game. Green and Jones will be the primary red-zone targets when they throw, as both have the athleticism to win the jump ball. The Bengals lost defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer to Minnesota, but new DC Paul Guenther, promoted from linebackers coach, won't change much from an attacking unit that placed among the top-five defenses in points, yards and turnovers in 2013. FS Danieal Manning and rookie CB Darqueze Dennard are nice additions.
NEW ENGLAND: Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has always had a strong preference for the power running game, using a lot of classic looks with pulling guards opening up room on between-the-tackles runs. Stevan Ridley had every chance to become a full-fledged feature back the past two seasons, but his tendency to put the ball on the ground will likely lead to a committee approach again, with Ridley splitting time with Brandon Bolden. Shane Vereen is more of an out- side-the-tackles, change-of-pace back.
This is a pick-your-poison passing game. The fact that New England played all of 2013 without Aaron Hernandez and most of it without Rob Gronkowski and Danny Amendola makes it difficult to pinpoint what they'd like to do, but Julian Edelman and Amendola working underneath will be a primary focus. Gronkowski, who often stays in to pass protect, stretches the middle of the field, with either Aaron Dobson or Brandon LaFell working on the boundary. Vereen runs a lot of wheel routes, and he and Edelman are used frequently in the screen game. When the Pats throw in the red zone, Gronkowski is often the primary target, but Edelman will continue to benefit from the attention Gronk draws in the end zone. Vereen had three receiving TDs on four targets inside the 10 last season.
The Patriots give up gobs of yards, but still placed among the top-10 NFL defenses in points allowed, turnovers and sacks. They finally bolstered their lackluster secondary by inking star cornerbacks Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner, and will also get unit leaders DT Vince Wilfork and MLB Jerod Mayo back from injury to man the middle.
PREVIEW
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*Bengals-Patriots Preview* ==========================

By JEFF BARTL STATS Senior Writer

The regression of Tom Brady is well-documented, leading many to question if the New England Patriots quarterback finally has reached the twilight of his career.

Bill Belichick isn't providing any answers, choosing instead to move on from Brady's latest lackluster performance and focus on Sunday night's showdown with the unbeaten Cincinnati Bengals in Foxborough.

Brady has led the Patriots (2-2) to three championships under Belichick, though none have come since the 2004 season. Now in his 15th year, Brady appears to be a shell of the future Hall of Famer who led New England to five Super Bowls.

His 79.1 passer rating ranks 29th in the league and he's completing a career-worst 59.1 percent of his passes. He went 14 of 23 for 159 yards with two interceptions - one returned for a touchdown - and lost a fumble in Monday's embarrassing 41-14 loss at Kansas City.

Brady was pulled in the fourth quarter with the game out of reach, and rookie second-round pick Jimmy Garoppolo led a late scoring drive.

"Like (Belichick) always says, ignore the noise and just stay focused on what we need to do, stay focused on what our process is to try to make the improvement," Brady said. "We've got an important job to do this week and the clock is ticking."

Belichick was asked to reflect on the latest performance, especially Brady's.

How difficult is it to move past the adversity of Monday night's game and get back on track?

Is Brady's age - 37 - becoming a factor?

Has he done enough to help Brady?

Belichick had the same evasive response to each question at his weekly press conference: "We're on to Cincinnati."

His reluctance to elaborate could be a sign of frustration, but those questions likely will continue pouring in if Brady and the Patriots - 29th in total offense at 298.5 yards per game - can't turn things around. It won't get any easier against the Bengals (3-0), who allow a league-low 11.0 points per game and come to town rested after their bye week.

Cincinnati possesses a well-balanced offensive attack with quarterback Andy Dalton and a running game led by Giovani Bernard, who ran for two touchdowns in a 33-7 win over Tennessee two weeks ago.

"They have a lot of good players. They're well-coached. They're tough, they're physical, they're explosive," Belichick said. "It's been a while since I've seen a team that's as complete as they are."

Dalton's 33 victories since he entered the league in 2011 are second to Brady's 39. Dalton went 20 of 27 for 212 yards as the Bengals beat the Patriots 13-6 at home last season, but he's trying to deflect this contest being about a Dalton vs. Brady matchup.

"At the end of the day, you're not going against the quarterback, but everybody is going to compare you to the other quarterback," Dalton said. "Anytime you can win against guys like that, it's big. It shows what this team is capable of doing. I've got a lot of confidence. You go into those games expecting to win."

Cincinnati is the lone remaining unbeaten in the AFC after going 11-5 last year but losing to San Diego in the wild-card round, remaining without a playoff win since 1990.

Victories over Baltimore and Atlanta to open the season have the Bengals feeling they can compete with the league's heavyweights, and a win at New England would only further that notion. The Patriots have won 10 consecutive home games, including the playoffs.

"Over the last couple of years we've been winning the games like that, the ones we're supposed to win," left tackle Andre Whitworth said of the win over Tennessee. "It's more the big games we haven't shown up as well. We started our year (against the Ravens) and we did show. That was taking another step and we have to be ready to take another step in New England."

Many of the Bengals aren't putting much stock in last year's win over the Patriots heading into this week.

"We're a totally different team and I'm sure they're a totally different team," said defensive end Wallace Gilberry, who had 1 1/2 sacks in last season's contest. "That mindset (about the past) is gone."

For all of Cincinnati's success to start the season, Dalton has yet to throw a red-zone touchdown pass. The return of receiver Martin Jones could give Dalton another viable target inside the 20.

Jones, who has yet to play because of a foot injury, caught 10 TD passes last season.

"You get in the mode," Jones told the team's official website. "Once you get close to the red zone, those are the opportunities you need to get. You can tell when we hit that point everyone wants to make a play."

The Patriots have allowed five red-zone touchdown passes, tied for third-most in the NFL.

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