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| All Games | 1-3 | -2 | 2-1 | 3-1 | 21.5 | 8.2 | 397.0 | (5.7) | 2.5 | 22.5 | 9.2 | 354.5 | (5.3) | 1.2 | | Road Games | 0-2 | -2 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 15.5 | 8.0 | 377.5 | (6) | 4.0 | 27.0 | 12.0 | 317.0 | (4.9) | 1.0 | | Last 3 Games | 1-2 | -1 | 2-0 | 3-0 | 25.3 | 10.0 | 437.7 | (5.9) | 2.0 | 20.0 | 4.3 | 360.3 | (5.3) | 1.7 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 21.5 | 8.2 | 20.7 | 32:07 | 33-153 | (4.6) | 20-36 | 55.9% | 244 | (6.8) | 69-397 | (5.7) | (18.5) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 22 | 8.2 | 19.9 | 31:51 | 29-124 | (4.3) | 20-34 | 59.3% | 223 | (6.5) | 63-347 | (5.5) | (15.8) | | Offense Road Games | 15.5 | 8.0 | 18.0 | 30:08 | 24-82 | (3.4) | 23-38 | 59.7% | 295 | (7.7) | 62-377 | (6) | (24.4) | | Defense (All Games) | 22.5 | 9.2 | 19.2 | 31:44 | 24-55 | (2.3) | 23-43 | 54.7% | 299 | (7) | 67-354 | (5.3) | (15.8) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 21.8 | 11.6 | 18.5 | 30:02 | 26-87 | (3.3) | 21-35 | 59.2% | 225 | (6.4) | 62-312 | (5.1) | (14.3) | | Defense Road Games | 27.0 | 12.0 | 19.0 | 33:07 | 25-55 | (2.2) | 24-39 | 62.0% | 261 | (6.6) | 64-317 | (4.9) | (11.7) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 1.5 | 1.0 | 2.5 | -1.2 | 15-7 | 43.5% | 1-0 | 40.0% | 3-67 | (24.5) | 3-47 | (14.5) | 6-51 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 14-6 | 41.3% | 1-0 | 58.2% | 3-65 | (24.1) | 33-3 | (11) | 7-64 | | Stats For (Road Games) | 2.5 | 1.5 | 4.0 | -3.0 | 13-4 | 30.8% | 2-0 | 25.0% | 3-89 | (25.4) | 2-42 | (21.2) | 5-59 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.2 | 0.0 | 1.2 | | 15-4 | 29.0% | 1-1 | 100.0% | 3-63 | (21.1) | 3-34 | (10.4) | 6-62 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.1 | | 14-5 | 36.5% | 1-0 | 50.9% | 2-45 | (24.3) | 31-3 | (11.1) | 6-49 | | Stats Against (Road Games) | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | 16-5 | 33.3% | 1-1 | 100.0% | 3-68 | (22.8) | 2-16 | (6.4) | 5-48 |
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| All Games | 3-1 | +2.4 | 2-1 | 3-1 | 28.0 | 17.0 | 389.2 | (6.4) | 1.7 | 28.0 | 11.0 | 365.5 | (6.2) | 1.0 | | Home Games | 1-0 | +1 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 34.0 | 17.0 | 375.0 | (6.7) | 1.0 | 27.0 | 10.0 | 439.0 | (7.3) | 1.0 | | Last 3 Games | 3-0 | +3.4 | 2-0 | 2-1 | 33.0 | 19.3 | 411.7 | (7) | 1.7 | 22.7 | 9.0 | 344.0 | (5.7) | 1.3 | | Turf Games | 1-0 | +1 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 34.0 | 17.0 | 375.0 | (6.7) | 1.0 | 27.0 | 10.0 | 439.0 | (7.3) | 1.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 28.0 | 17.0 | 20.7 | 31:02 | 29-110 | (3.8) | 21-32 | 67.7% | 279 | (8.8) | 60-389 | (6.4) | (13.9) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 25.1 | 13.1 | 22.7 | 31:19 | 29-113 | (3.9) | 24-39 | 61.5% | 291 | (7.5) | 68-403 | (6) | (16.1) | | Offense Home Games | 34.0 | 17.0 | 21.0 | 32:53 | 25-80 | (3.2) | 24-31 | 77.4% | 295 | (9.5) | 56-375 | (6.7) | (11) | | Defense (All Games) | 28.0 | 11.0 | 23.7 | 28:58 | 24-133 | (5.4) | 23-34 | 67.9% | 232 | (6.8) | 59-365 | (6.2) | (13.1) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 23.7 | 10.9 | 20.3 | 29:59 | 25-118 | (4.7) | 21-35 | 60.5% | 235 | (6.6) | 61-353 | (5.8) | (14.9) | | Defense Home Games | 27.0 | 10.0 | 21.0 | 27:07 | 23-130 | (5.7) | 26-37 | 70.3% | 309 | (8.4) | 60-439 | (7.3) | (16.3) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.7 | -0.7 | 12-3 | 27.7% | 1-1 | 66.7% | 2-57 | (23) | 3-41 | (13.8) | 6-56 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 14-5 | 35.7% | 1-1 | 69.2% | 2-60 | (23.9) | 32-3 | (11.5) | 8-76 | | Stats For (Home Games) | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 12-4 | 33.3% | 1-1 | 100.0% | 4-103 | (25.7) | 3-90 | (30) | 6-54 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.0 | | 12-4 | 31.9% | 0-0 | 50.0% | 4-106 | (26.4) | 1-7 | (7) | 6-62 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 | | 13-4 | 29.2% | 1-0 | 36.4% | 3-76 | (24.2) | 23-2 | (9.5) | 8-72 | | Stats Against (Home Games) | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | | 15-7 | 46.7% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 6-165 | (27.5) | 1-9 | (9) | 10-103 |
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| 9/9/2012 | @ HOUSTON | 10-30 | L | 13 | L | 41.5 | U | 19-79 | 20-36-196 | 4 | 35-83 | 20-31-254 | 0 | | 9/16/2012 | OAKLAND | 35-13 | W | 1.5 | W | 41 | O | 43-263 | 18-30-189 | 0 | 14-23 | 24-48-373 | 1 | | 9/23/2012 | NY JETS | 20-23 | L | 3 | T | 40.5 | O | 43-185 | 16-36-196 | 2 | 33-88 | 21-45-300 | 2 | | 9/30/2012 | @ ARIZONA | 21-24 | L | 4 | W | 39 | O | 29-86 | 26-41-394 | 4 | 15-28 | 29-48-269 | 2 | | 10/7/2012 | @ CINCINNATI | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/14/2012 | ST LOUIS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/28/2012 | @ NY JETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/4/2012 | @ INDIANAPOLIS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 9/10/2012 | @ BALTIMORE | 13-44 | L | 7 | L | 43 | O | 28-129 | 22-37-193 | 2 | 23-122 | 23-32-308 | 0 | | 9/16/2012 | CLEVELAND | 34-27 | W | -7 | T | 39.5 | O | 25-80 | 24-31-295 | 1 | 23-130 | 26-37-309 | 1 | | 9/23/2012 | @ WASHINGTON | 38-31 | W | 3 | W | 49.5 | O | 28-93 | 20-28-385 | 2 | 34-213 | 21-34-168 | 1 | | 9/30/2012 | @ JACKSONVILLE | 27-10 | W | 1.5 | W | 45.5 | U | 34-138 | 20-31-244 | 2 | 18-69 | 23-34-143 | 2 | | 10/7/2012 | MIAMI | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/14/2012 | @ CLEVELAND | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/21/2012 | PITTSBURGH | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/4/2012 | DENVER | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | MIAMI: The Dolphins will have a different look under new head coach Joe Philbin, as his West Coast offense figures to emphasize short catch-and-run plays rather than the between-the-tackles running to set up the pass that Miami has used in recent years. The running game itself will undergo a big change as they transition to a zone-blocking scheme. Reggie Bush has some experience in it, as the Saints sprinkled in zone plays during his time there. Daniel Thomas gets a fresh slate and has the tools (especially pass protection and receiving) to thrive in the new system. Neither Bush nor Thomas is a true short-yardage back, though Bush figures to get the first crack at the role. With the West Coast roots of Philbin and new offensive coordinator Mike Sherman, expect this year's attack to be much more catch-and-run, which suits rookie QB Ryan Tannehill even if veteran Matt Moore holds him off early. Brandon Marshall is gone and slot man Davone Bess figures to be a major beneficiary stat-wise. The backs and TE Anthony Fasano will play a bigger role in the receiving game as well, with Fasano serving as a target near the goal line on play-action. Brian Hartline and Chad Ochocinco figure to be targeted rarely. Fullback/H-back Charles Clay is a part-time player but should be in for an increase in reps and targets. He could end up surpassing Fasano in receiving numbers. Miami excelled in stopping the run in 2011, and wound up placing third in the NFL with 95.6 rushing YPG allowed. Although the defense did not markedly improve in its offense-focused draft, the Dolphins signed CB Richard Marshall and should remain capable of stopping opposing offenses that don't possess the passing game of a team like New England. Miami is switching to a 4-3 and Karlos Dansby will be the key to maintaining the team's performance against the run as its middle linebacker. Dansby's best years, however, came playing in a 3-4, making the move a bit of a risk. | | CINCINNATI: The Bengals returned to a run-first offense in 2011, and that should continue with BenJarvus Green-Ellis stepping in for Cedric Benson. Offensive coordinator Jay Gruden mixed in some more zone blocking principles and stretch plays last year, something that didn't fit with Benson at all. The Bengals have been looking to get Bernard Scott more involved, and this year they should be able to do it. Expect a 60/40 early-down split for Green-Ellis and Scott, with Brian Leonard keeping his third down role because of his ability as a pass protector. Green-Ellis figures to be the focal point of their red zone offense, just like Benson was a year ago. Gruden's offense is West Coast in terminology, but they pressure secondaries deep. A lot of their best plays were jump balls to A.J. Green. Either rookies Mohamed Sanu or Marvin Jones, or Jordan Shipley could slide in opposite Green on the outside, and Gruden will have to tweak the offense since none of them are deep threats. They use a lot of three-WR sets, so there should be ample playing time for two of those secondary targets. TE Jermaine Gresham is the No. 2 target for Dalton, and this offense creates room for him over the middle. The backs are more for pass protection than receiving skills. Gruden gets a little more pass-happy in the red zone, but not absurdly so. When they do throw, Green is overwhelmingly the most popular target. The Bengals defense showed an ability to get to the quarterback in 2011, with 14 players contributing at least one sack to a total that placed fifth in the NFL. Rookie CB Dre' Kirkpatrick will help out the defense with his coverage skills, but this unit doesn't make enough big plays to provide the offense with a lot of short fields. The one guy in the secondary who is capable of making a big play is Reggie Nelson, a rangy centerfielder at free safety with solid ball skills. |
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*Dolphins-Bengals Preview* ==========================
By JEFF MEZYDLO STATS Senior Writer
The Cincinnati Bengals have rebounded nicely from an ugly season-opening defeat.
Backed by a potent offense and improving defense, the Bengals look for a fourth consecutive victory when they host the hard-luck Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
Coming off a 9-7 playoff season, Cincinnati (3-1) opened this year with an embarrassing 44-13 loss at Baltimore. However, that defeat might have lit a fire under the Bengals, who have averaged 33.0 points during a three-game winning streak that included consecutive road contests at Washington and Jacksonville.
"The second quarter (of the season) is going to be just as tough, if not tougher," defensive back Terence Newman said. "The third quarter is going to be tougher than the second, and the fourth is going to be the most difficult. As long as we can maintain and stay healthy I think we'll definitely be OK."
Cincinnati thus far has been able to take advantage of a five-game stretch against teams starting a rookie or second-year quarterback. Though the Bengals allowed 102 points through the first three weeks, their defense improved from 29th to 19th (allowing 365.5 yards per game) after holding Blaine Gabbert and the Jaguars' NFL-worst offense to 212 total yards and recording six sacks in last Sunday's 27-10 victory.
Cincinnati's unit made those strides despite playing without injured cornerbacks Leon Hall (hamstring), Nate Clements (calf), Jason Allen (thigh) and Dre Kirkpatrick (knee). Hall and Clements could be back against the Dolphins, while Kirkpatrick has returned to practice, though he's unlikely to be ready Sunday.
Defensive end Carlos Dunlap is back in the mix after missing the first two games with a sprained knee. Dunlap, fellow end Michael Johnson and tackle Geno Atkins have combined for 11 of the Bengals' NFL-leading 17 sacks.
"(Defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer) has been on us pretty hard because we haven't been playing up to the potential the guys on this team are able to play up to," Newman said. "He's been just pretty much down our throats and wanting us to hustle to the ball, finish plays, finish games."
Even with rookie Ryan Tannehill under center for Miami (1-3), the Bengals could face a stiff test against a Dolphins squad that ranks ninth in the league in total offense (397.0 yards per game) and averages 21.5 points.
In last Sunday's 24-21 overtime loss at Arizona, Tannehill threw for 431 yards to break Dan Marino's franchise rookie record by 99 yards. His only touchdown pass in that contest went for 80 yards to Brian Hartline, who set a club record with 253 receiving yards on 12 catches and leads the NFL with 455 yards through four weeks.
One week after losing 23-20 in overtime to the Jets, the Dolphins committed three turnovers in the final nine minutes of regulation and overtime at Arizona.
"That's just not a good recipe to win games in the National Football League or high school or Pop Warner," said Miami coach Joe Philbin, whose team has a minus-5 turnover margin. "It's disappointing. The turnover margin, for every statistical guru, is the No. 1 measurement in winning or losing games."
While Tannehill has made strides despite throwing six interceptions and Reggie Bush has rushed for 369 yards to keep the Dolphins competitive offensively, Miami's defense - which gives up 297.8 passing yards per game (ranked 30th) - might have the biggest challenge trying to stop second-year Bengal stars A.J. Green and Andy Dalton.
Green caught nine passes for a career-high 183 yards and a touchdown in Cincinnati's 38-31 win at Washington on Sept. 23, then followed with 117 yards and a score on six receptions in the rain at Jacksonville.
Dalton ranks fifth in the NFL with a 103.0 passer rating and leads the league in fourth-quarter rating at 151.7 with four touchdowns and no interceptions.
"I said it from Day 1, Andy is going to be one of the best ones," Green said. "Once he gets into rhythm, he's one of the best in the league. I'm just fortunate and blessed to have a quarterback like that."
Cincinnati ranks eighth in the NFL in scoring at 28.0 points per contest.
"Just the knowledge of the offense is a lot better than last year and that's how it should be," said Dalton, who has thrown all eight of his TDs in the last three weeks. "We've got to keep getting better."
These teams are meeting for the first time since Miami's 22-14 win at Cincinnati on Oct. 31, 2010.
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