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| 427 | CINCINNATI | -3.5 | -3 | | 428 | KANSAS CITY | 44.5 | 43.5 |
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| All Games | 4-5 | -0.9 | 3-5 | 5-4 | 24.4 | 13.6 | 346.6 | (5.7) | 1.9 | 25.7 | 9.8 | 353.0 | (5.7) | 1.7 | | Road Games | 2-2 | +0.2 | 2-2 | 3-1 | 25.5 | 16.2 | 405.0 | (6.4) | 2.5 | 29.7 | 10.2 | 337.7 | (5.7) | 1.0 | | Last 3 Games | 1-2 | -0.6 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 23.7 | 11.3 | 275.3 | (4.7) | 1.0 | 22.7 | 10.0 | 369.3 | (5.7) | 2.7 | | Grass Games | 2-1 | +1.2 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 29.7 | 18.3 | 432.7 | (6.9) | 2.7 | 25.0 | 8.0 | 307.0 | (5) | 1.3 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 24.4 | 13.6 | 18.8 | 29:43 | 25-94 | (3.7) | 23-35 | 64.6% | 253 | (7.2) | 60-347 | (5.7) | (14.2) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 22.9 | 12.2 | 21.1 | 31:15 | 28-115 | (4.1) | 22-37 | 60.7% | 247 | (6.7) | 65-362 | (5.6) | (15.8) | | Offense Road Games | 25.5 | 16.2 | 20.5 | 30:19 | 27-109 | (4) | 23-35 | 65.5% | 296 | (8.3) | 63-405 | (6.4) | (15.9) | | Defense (All Games) | 25.7 | 9.8 | 21.0 | 30:17 | 27-120 | (4.4) | 23-35 | 67.5% | 233 | (6.8) | 61-353 | (5.7) | (13.8) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 22.6 | 10.4 | 19.1 | 29:01 | 26-105 | (4.1) | 21-35 | 60.7% | 234 | (6.6) | 61-339 | (5.6) | (15) | | Defense Road Games | 29.7 | 10.2 | 22.5 | 29:40 | 27-128 | (4.7) | 21-32 | 65.1% | 209 | (6.5) | 59-338 | (5.7) | (11.4) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.9 | -0.2 | 13-4 | 31.3% | 1-1 | 72.7% | 3-70 | (23.4) | 3-38 | (13.6) | 6-52 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 1 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 14-5 | 38.7% | 1-1 | 63.5% | 3-67 | (23.3) | 22-2 | (9.3) | 7-58 | | Stats For (Road Games) | 1.5 | 1.0 | 2.5 | -1.5 | 12-3 | 28.6% | 1-1 | 60.0% | 2-52 | (20.7) | 3-33 | (10.3) | 6-55 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.7 | | 13-6 | 41.3% | 1-0 | 40.0% | 4-96 | (27) | 2-16 | (8.9) | 5-42 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.5 | | 13-5 | 36.1% | 1-0 | 53.5% | 3-79 | (26.1) | 23-2 | (10.1) | 6-58 | | Stats Against (Road Games) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | | 12-4 | 30.6% | 0-0 | 50.0% | 3-80 | (26.7) | 1-20 | (15.8) | 5-45 |
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| All Games | 1-8 | -5.6 | 3-6 | 6-3 | 16.2 | 6.0 | 350.4 | (5.3) | 3.3 | 28.4 | 13.4 | 336.6 | (6.2) | 1.1 | | Home Games | 0-4 | -4.2 | 1-3 | 3-1 | 16.5 | 8.0 | 345.7 | (5.4) | 4.2 | 28.0 | 15.7 | 327.7 | (5.9) | 1.0 | | Last 3 Games | 0-3 | -3.2 | 1-2 | 2-1 | 14.0 | 6.3 | 292.7 | (5) | 3.0 | 24.3 | 11.0 | 310.7 | (5.5) | 1.3 | | Grass Games | 0-7 | -7.2 | 2-5 | 5-2 | 14.6 | 6.9 | 317.4 | (5) | 3.4 | 28.1 | 12.9 | 337.4 | (6.2) | 1.3 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 16.2 | 6.0 | 20.6 | 32:16 | 32-149 | (4.6) | 20-34 | 58.8% | 201 | (5.9) | 66-350 | (5.3) | (21.6) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 24 | 11.4 | 20.7 | 30:46 | 27-115 | (4.3) | 22-35 | 63.0% | 250 | (7.1) | 62-366 | (5.9) | (15.2) | | Offense Home Games | 16.5 | 8.0 | 20.7 | 30:49 | 32-147 | (4.6) | 20-32 | 62.2% | 199 | (6.3) | 63-346 | (5.4) | (21) | | Defense (All Games) | 28.4 | 13.4 | 16.7 | 28:47 | 28-123 | (4.4) | 16-27 | 60.7% | 214 | (8) | 55-337 | (6.2) | (11.8) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 25.1 | 13.6 | 20.3 | 30:25 | 25-105 | (4.1) | 23-36 | 63.5% | 255 | (7.1) | 61-360 | (5.9) | (14.3) | | Defense Home Games | 28.0 | 15.7 | 17.5 | 29:11 | 29-114 | (4) | 17-27 | 62.4% | 214 | (7.8) | 56-328 | (5.9) | (11.7) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 1.7 | 1.7 | 3.3 | -2.2 | 14-6 | 41.3% | 1-0 | 66.7% | 3-73 | (21.9) | 3-30 | (10.1) | 6-50 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 2 | 13-5 | 40.6% | 1-0 | 55.3% | 3-60 | (23.6) | 21-2 | (9.5) | 6-53 | | Stats For (Home Games) | 2.2 | 2.0 | 4.2 | -3.2 | 13-6 | 48.1% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 3-84 | (24.1) | 3-36 | (10.4) | 6-51 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.1 | | 12-4 | 35.6% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 2-51 | (24.1) | 2-19 | (10.9) | 5-38 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.4 | | 13-5 | 41.4% | 1-0 | 44.4% | 2-63 | (25.6) | 16-2 | (8.2) | 6-53 | | Stats Against (Home Games) | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.0 | | 11-3 | 28.9% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 2-66 | (29.2) | 1-12 | (9.6) | 4-35 |
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| 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 | 13-17 | L | -3 | L | 45 | U | 19-80 | 26-43-218 | 3 | 35-68 | 17-26-211 | 2 | | 10/14/2012 | @ CLEVELAND | 24-34 | L | -1 | L | 41.5 | O | 20-76 | 31-46-362 | 4 | 34-110 | 17-29-218 | 1 | | 10/21/2012 | PITTSBURGH | 17-24 | L | 1 | L | 47 | U | 21-80 | 14-28-105 | 1 | 29-167 | 27-38-264 | 2 | | 11/4/2012 | DENVER | 23-31 | L | 5 | L | 47.5 | O | 25-91 | 26-42-275 | 1 | 26-68 | 27-35-291 | 2 | | 11/11/2012 | NY GIANTS | 31-13 | W | 3.5 | W | 47 | U | 28-76 | 21-30-199 | 1 | 20-129 | 29-46-189 | 4 | | 11/18/2012 | @ KANSAS CITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/25/2012 | OAKLAND | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12/2/2012 | @ SAN DIEGO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12/9/2012 | DALLAS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12/13/2012 | @ PHILADELPHIA | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 9/23/2012 | @ NEW ORLEANS | 27-24 | W | 8 | W | 51.5 | U | 45-273 | 26-44-237 | 3 | 19-83 | 20-36-205 | 1 | | 9/30/2012 | SAN DIEGO | 20-37 | L | 2.5 | L | 43 | O | 22-119 | 24-42-234 | 6 | 34-104 | 18-23-189 | 1 | | 10/7/2012 | BALTIMORE | 6-9 | L | 6 | W | 46 | U | 50-214 | 12-18-124 | 4 | 24-133 | 13-27-165 | 2 | | 10/14/2012 | @ TAMPA BAY | 10-38 | L | 5 | L | 39.5 | O | 30-80 | 22-38-180 | 2 | 24-145 | 15-26-318 | 2 | | 10/28/2012 | OAKLAND | 16-26 | L | -1 | L | 41 | O | 22-102 | 22-34-197 | 4 | 34-135 | 14-28-209 | 1 | | 11/1/2012 | @ SAN DIEGO | 13-31 | L | 7 | L | 41 | O | 30-113 | 19-29-176 | 4 | 26-123 | 18-20-216 | 2 | | 11/12/2012 | @ PITTSBURGH | 13-16 | L | 12 | W | 39 | U | 35-142 | 11-26-148 | 1 | 29-95 | 16-32-154 | 1 | | 11/18/2012 | CINCINNATI | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/25/2012 | DENVER | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12/2/2012 | CAROLINA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12/9/2012 | @ CLEVELAND | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12/16/2012 | @ OAKLAND | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | 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. | | KANSAS CITY: Even though new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll and offensive line coach Jack Bicknell Jr. are more versed in power blocking, they apparently lured RT Eric Winston from Houston by promising more of a zone scheme. It fits with their personnel and shouldn't be a major transition. Jamaal Charles is the starter as soon as he proves he's healthy, and the Chiefs will run a lot of single-back, two-tight end stuff. Peyton Hillis should take at least a third of the reps at tailback and could be closer to a 50/50 split if Charles is slow to recover from his torn ACL. Hillis will see some time at fullback. There will, however, be certain game plans where Dexter McCluster plays more snaps than Hillis. One of Hillis' big roles will be in the red zone, where he figures to get carries near the goal line. Under Daboll, things should be opened up a little more for Matt Cassel this year. K.C. will likely spread things out, whether it be with three receivers or two tight ends, and go with more quick throws. Dwayne Bowe remains the No. 1 target while Steve Breaston is more of a catch-and-run guy who could thrive in this offense. He'll slide to the slot with Jonathan Baldwin playing outside when they go three-wide. Tony Moeaki will likely see his role scaled back slightly with the use of more three-wide sets. Kevin Boss will be used sparingly as a pass catcher, and the backs will be used frequently as check-down options. The Chiefs' 2011 defense was unspectacular, experiencing a drop in production across the board except for six more interceptions than in 2010. Kansas City does have some upside with a talented and blossoming defensive line and pass-rushing LB Tamba Hali (12 sacks in 2011). LB Derrick Johnson is a solid run-stopper on the inside who didn't get much of a shot before the arrival of Romeo Crennel, but he's been excellent in two years since. He was one of four NFL linebackers to reach triple digits in solo tackles in 2011. The most promising development in regards to this defense for 2012 is the fact that young star strong safety Eric Berry's knee should be 100 percent after he missed essentially all of 2011 once he tore his ACL in the season opener. He's excellent in pass coverage and able to contribute in run support. |
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*Bengals-Chiefs Preview* ========================
By ALAN FERGUSON STATS Writer
After gaining a much-needed boost of confidence, the Cincinnati Bengals have a prime chance to lift their playoff hopes.
The Bengals would appear to have a favorable schedule over the next few weeks, beginning with Sunday's visit to the beleaguered Kansas City Chiefs.
Just when it seemed that it might continue its historic trend of inconsistency, Cincinnati pulled off a decisive 31-13 win over defending champion New York last Sunday. Andy Dalton threw a career-high four touchdowns while helping his team end a four-game losing streak, and the Bengals' defense forced four turnovers and sacked Eli Manning four times.
"That was huge for us," defensive tackle Domata Peko said. "We really needed that win. It was important because they're world champions and when you can compete against a team like that, it shows us we can compete against anybody."
Cincinnati has made back-to-back playoff appearances only once in franchise history (1981-82) and will get its chance to make a push toward achieving that goal over the ensuing weeks. The Bengals (4-5) will play their next five games against teams that are currently below .500.
Wide receiver A.J. Green, though, said Cincinnati is not taking this stretch lightly, and he pointed to a 34-24 loss at last-place Cleveland on Oct. 14 as evidence why the Bengals shouldn't.
"We can't look past anyone," Green told the team's official website. "This is the last part of the season and I feel like the game we had last Sunday gave us momentum. The best momentum to have is in the second half of the season."
Cincinnati would appear to have its chance for some momentum against the Chiefs (1-8), who have dropped six in a row. Kansas City has been outscored 157-78 during the losing streak, its longest in a single season since a seven-game slide Oct. 5-Nov. 23, 2008.
The Chiefs have produced 16 points or fewer in each of their last five games but nearly won in Pittsburgh on Monday night. Ryan Succop made a 46-yard field goal as time expired in regulation to tie it at 13-all, but Matt Cassel was intercepted on the second play in overtime, setting up the Steelers' game-winning kick.
"We're disappointed about the final result, but I really think our team played a much more competitive game overall than we have been playing," coach Romeo Crennel said. "We had some opportunities to win the game, but there are things we have to polish up and get correct so we can win the game."
With Brady Quinn not yet cleared to return from a concussion, the Chiefs will start Cassel again Sunday.
"Brady does feel better. I'm glad he's feeling better. But he hasn't been cleared to play yet," Crennel said. "I can't take the chance on practicing the guy and not having him ready."
Cassel missed one game earlier this season with a concussion of his own and had to fill in for Quinn when he exited a 26-16 loss to Oakland on Oct. 28.
Cassel has posted his lowest quarterback rating (66.6) in five seasons as a starter, and he has 12 interceptions to only six touchdowns in his eight games.
He was intercepted twice in his most recent matchup with Cincinnati on Dec. 27, 2009, and one of those sealed a 17-10 win for the Bengals. Kansas City's Jamaal Charles had 102 yards on 24 carries in that game and enters this one after reaching the 100-yard mark for the third time this season Monday.
Charles, who has 734 yards, gained 233 in the Chiefs' lone win Sept. 23 at New Orleans.
"He's a guy that has the ability to make people miss," Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis said.
The Bengals, who have won consecutive games in the series, are making their first trip to Kansas City since a 27-20 defeat Oct. 14, 2007.
Cincinnati, which has lost in six of its last eight visits, is hoping to have safety Reggie Nelson (hamstring) and rookie wide receiver Marvin Jones (knee) available for this matchup.
"Reggie and Marvin are getting pretty close," Lewis said. "They've worked extremely hard."
The Chiefs' receiving corps might be thin for this game. Jon Baldwin is getting tested for a concussion, and Dwayne Bowe - tops on the team with 49 receptions, 626 yards and three TDs - is also expected to be limited in practice this week due to an ailing thigh.
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