Arkansas Bengal Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Bengals-Patriots Preview By JEFF BARTL (STATS Senior Writer) 14 hours ago AP - Sports 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. Picks & Odds Cin 61% 9843 NE 39% 6268 CIN -1 O/U: 45.5 NE +0 Powered by OddsShark.com 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. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bengals-patriots-preview-210303792--nfl.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khatmandude Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 "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." Whitworth said that? Somebody tell him it's only a big game when we lose har har har amirite guys!!!!?!?/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 I no longer give a shit about the past when the subject is the Dark Decade, whether Sam Wyche should start at QB over John Stoffa, or how big a cockbag Chad was. Sufice to say that if it's been longer than two or three years it may still be of interest, but it's probably no longer relevant. That said, last seasons Miami game is still fresh in my memory and I'll be pissed if I see a repeat of that "not-ready-for-primetime" performance against New England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Bengal Posted October 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Cincinnati at New England 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. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20141005_CIN@NE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Bengal Posted October 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Jason La Canfora CBS Sports NFL Insider Week 5 Game Rankings: Ravens-Colts, Bengals-Pats among week's best October 1, 2014 9:20 pm ET When did this become a league of homers? Seems like no one can really win on the road anymore, even the supposed best teams in the NFL. It's kind of sad, actually, and seems to be an epidemic. Aside from the Bengals winning at Baltimore in Week 1, I can't think of too many supposed top teams who have exerted their will on the road. In fact, even the Saints, Seahawks, Packers, Patriots, Broncos and 49ers -- considered the cream of the NFL crop coming into the season -- have looked more like chumps than champs when forced to play away from home. The Falcons, Bears and Colts have also lost on the road. This isn't just like a team or two has lost some games on the road that we might not otherwise expect; this is more like some teams have utterly different looks and personas once they have to travel. And on another note, a week ago I was crying about all the quality football teams we lost to the bye week. In Week 5, however, it's just the London duo of Miami and Oakland sitting things out, which is more of a relief than anything. They have plenty to sort out. Good time to skip a week. So, with that out of the way, here's my look at Week 5: The Bengals face a seemingly vulnerable Patriots team in Week 5. at Cincinnati at New England Sunday, Oct. 5, 8:30 p.m. ET (NBC) Why To Watch: It's the old-guard class of the AFC against the upstarts. Sure, the Bengals haven't won so much as a playoff game since many of you readers were born, but they are now perennial powers within their conference and favorites to win the AFC North in recent years. They have played better football than any team in the NFL through a quarter of the season. The Patriots, meantime, have been in a perpetual struggle each and every week and while I still expect that they win their always-mediocre division, they may not be up to their normal task of being able to compete with any club in the NFL. They need to make a statement of some sort on offense. Doing so against an elite Bengals team while they come off the bye would certainly be a major step forward from the unsure group they have seemed to be for the most part. The Bengals try to remain unbeaten, which only they and the Cardinals are thus far. Oh, and the Pats have no offense to speak of and no offensive line. Tom Brady's frustration is palpable and they just might finally be ready to surrender the AFC East. They enter this game coming off an epic beat-down by the Chiefs. What To Watch For: Andy Dalton leads the NFL in yards per attempt while the Pats and Tom Brady have been at the bottom of the NFL in yards per offensive play. I don't expect Hue Jackson to stop taking those big shots whenever possible and if Darrelle Revis is matched up on A.J. Green that will be as good viewing as anything in the league this weekend. We'll see how the rest of the Bengals pass-catchers respond. ... Entering their horrible outing last week, New England ranked at the top of the NFL in opposing passing yards allowed, and is doing it without a dominant pass rush. The secondary had been faring very well and will need a massive effort here. ... The Bengals have favored a lot of trickery already this season and could see receiver Mohamed Sanu throwing another pass or Dalton on some read-option stuff, especially with all of the extra time to get ready for this game coming off an early bye. ... Dalton has yet to be sacked this season and in general has had more than sufficient time to find second and third options in the passing game. ... If the Pats can't engender a deep receiving threat or allow Brady the time to get the ball downfield on seven-stop drops, this team isn't going to go deep in the postseason. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24733377/week-5-game-rankings-ravens-colts-bengals-pats-among-weeks-best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Bengal Posted October 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Bengals vs. Patriots preview October, 3, 2014 Oct 3 8:00 AM ET By Mike Reiss and Coley Harvey | ESPN.com Sunday night’s game between the Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium has intrigue on both sides. Are the efficient, attacking Bengals, who at 3-0 have been as impressive as any team through the first quarter of the season, for real? And will the 2-2 Patriots, who are reeling after an embarrassing 41-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night, turn in a second straight dud on national television that will elevate the heightened panic level in New England that much more? ESPN.com NFL Nation reporters Mike Reiss (Patriots) and Coley Harvey (Bengals) break it down:Reiss: Coley, the Bengals are coming off their bye and the Patriots have the short week after the "Monday Night Football" meltdown. How fair is it to say this game is a measuring stick for the Bengals, or are they more past that at this point? Harvey: Personally, Mike, I think it’s fair to call this a measuring stick type of game for the Bengals. If you ask the players and coaches, though, they’ll give you a far different answer. As defensive end Wallace Gilberry was quick to put it earlier this week: “There are still 13 games to play, man.” Indeed, it’s early, and indeed there are other games on the schedule that certainly will let the Bengals know how good they are, but this is a good early test. Not only are they playing a Patriots team desperate to prove that last Monday at Kansas City was a fluke -- Gilberry was among those in Cincinnati’s locker room who dismissed the notion that the blowout was a precursor to something bigger for New England -- but the Bengals also are facing a team that defends its home turf quite well. Like the Bengals, the Patriots are on a double-digit home winning streak. Still, having said all of that, I contend that a Bengals win inside what should be a hostile Gillette Stadium would prove that they are worthy of the No. 1 Power Ranking that several others and I have been quick to bestow upon them since they stomped Tennessee to improve to 3-0 in Week 3. A win also would prove that Andy Dalton, a quarterback who has lost four of six career regular-season games in prime time, is better this season than he has been in years past. The Patriots don’t often crumble on a big stage the way they did Monday night in Kansas City. As someone who has been around these guys for a while, what is it about this team, Mike, that could convince you they respond -- even on a short week -- with a much more favorable outcome in Sunday's game?Reiss: The leadership in the locker room would be the main thing, Coley. They have some good men in that room, starting with quarterback Tom Brady, and that leadership helped them recover from a disappointing Week 1 loss at Miami. I sensed from talking to players this week that they were disgusted with their performance Monday, starting with a lack of energy and emotion from the get-go. You can’t go into that frenzied environment that way and think that's acceptable. I expect them to play with greater passion on Sunday night. Whether that will be good enough, or if it's more of a talent issue, we'll find out. The Bengals released former Patriot BenJarvus Green-Ellis at the end of the preseason. Many in New England would probably be interested to know what led to that and how the team’s offense has taken shape in his absence.Harvey: All Patriots fans need to know about Green-Ellis’ release is the following date: May 9, 2014. That was the night the Bengals took running back Jeremy Hill with the 55th pick in the draft. Even though Bengals coaches staunchly defended Green-Ellis and said Hill’s selection had nothing to do with the veteran, the writing appeared on the wall for the Law Firm. His days were numbered. As soon as Hill started practicing in organized team activities and minicamp, it became clear that he was the future. He ran like a new Porsche off the showroom floor. Green-Ellis was remarkably slower and less agile, sputtering along like a 1985 jalopy with a sluggish transmission. When Green-Ellis got hurt near the end of the preseason and didn’t play in the last two games, it seemed likely that he would be cut. And then he was. Green-Ellis’ 3.4 yards per carry and lacking reliability with the football in his hands last season also had an adverse effect on his chances of staying with the team. After not fumbling once in New England, Green-Ellis fumbled five times in his two seasons with the Bengals. I’m stunned I’m actually typing these words, but: The Patriots’ offense through four games ranks among the worst in the league in several categories. To me, it all seemed like premature conjecture this offseason when debates raged over whether Brady was getting over the hill. But it seems like the question does appear a legitimate one to pose: Have we seen the best of Brady? Bengals at Patriots: Stats of the Week 22-1 The Patriots' record in home games played in the month of October since 2003. 1-8 The Bengals' all-time record in Sunday night games on the road. They lost last year's Sunday night game at Pittsburgh. Reiss: To play off your analogy, Coley, this offense is in need of a big-time tuneup. There are several issues, and Brady contributed to them on Monday with some poor decision-making. But my take after film study has been that Brady’s struggles are more a result of factors around him -- poor, inconsistent offensive line play and limited options in the passing game are tops on the list -- and I still believe that. Put Brady around different talent -- the Broncos', for example -- and I think we’d see markedly different results. As for the defense that Brady faces Sunday night, what are the Bengals doing, and who are some of the key players making them so effective?Harvey: It’s funny, some of my colleagues here in Cincinnati and I were joking about how you’re hard-pressed to find anyone who mentions Mike Zimmer’s name around Paul Brown Stadium these days. That’s not a knock on Zimmer, the current Vikings head coach who left his six-year post as the Bengals’ defensive coordinator in January. Instead it’s a credit to how well Paul Guenther has taught his scheme to his players. As good as the Bengals were under Zimmer -- they ranked third in total defense last season -- they look even better under Guenther, even if the rankings are lower in most respects. There’s a modified bend-but-don’t break philosophy that has made them one of the better units so far this year. The Bengals may allow big yards on first and second down, but come third down, they largely buckle down and hold. They rank second in third-down defense. Guenther is the big key to the defense’s effectiveness, particularly because of how well he has taught his aggressive defense. He was in charge of blitz calls and third-down scheming when Zimmer was in charge. It’s evident that that was Guenther’s strength, too, because all the Bengals seemingly do on third down is blitz. As far as players, you have to acknowledge Gilberry and fellow defensive end Carlos Dunlap for solid play, as well as the three veteran cornerbacks Leon Hall, Adam Jones and Terence Newman, for keeping the unit afloat while linebacker Vontaze Burfict has struggled with concussion issues. Despite allowing 41 points this week, New England’s defense has been rather strong all season. The unit has given up nine or fewer points twice this year, and ranks in the top 5 in yards per game allowed, passing yards per game allowed and opposing quarterbacks’ QBR. Where does the Patriots’ best pressure appear to come, Mike? I ask because Dalton has been much better about handling it this year as opposed to years' past.Reiss: The defense has been way too inconsistent, specifically against the run. Meanwhile, the pressure has been nonexistent for long stretches, which is a big concern. Chandler Jones is their best pass-rusher at right defensive end, and he has a right shoulder injury suffered in the second quarter Monday night that bears monitoring. They’ve been effective blitzing up the middle at times with linebacker Jerod Mayo, but I wouldn’t call them a pressure-based defense. In a game like this, where Dalton gets the ball out so quickly, it will be interesting to see how many pressure-based calls the Patriots make. My educated guess would be they are minimal. http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/81185/bengals-vs-patriots-preview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Bengal Posted October 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Bengals at Patriots Preview Posted 38 minutes ago Geoff Hobson Editor Bengals.com Week 5: Bengals at Patriots Preview TIME: 8:30 p.m. SundayPLACE: Gillette Stadium (FieldTurf)LOCAL RADIO: Dan Hoard (play-by-play) and Dave Lapham (analyst) led by “triple cast,” on Cincinnati flagship stations WLW-AM (700), WCKY-AM (ESPN 1530) and WEBN-FM (102.7) on the 25-station Bengals radio network.National Radio: Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), James Lofton (analyst), Anthony Becht (sideline reporter) for Westwood One Sports.TV: NBC broadcast team of Al Michaels (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), and Michele Tafoya (sideline reporter) on Cincinnati's Channel 5, Channel 2 in Dayton, Ohio, Channel 18 in Lexington, Ky.INJURIES CIN: Starting WLB Vontaze Burfict (concussion) may miss his second straight game. He did his most work on the field Friday since suffering his second concussion in as many weeks in the Sept. 14 win in Atlanta. Starting WR Marvin Jones (ankle) looked ready to play his first game since breaking his foot Aug. 9. But he looks to be out again after tweaking his ankle Monday. Starting RG Kevin Zeitler (calf) and rotational DT Brandon Thompson (knee) didn’t practice this week again, but Zeitler could be ready next week after going on the side. Thompson looks like he’ll need a few more weeks. Backup RB Rex Burkhead (knee) practiced all week as he looks to make his season debut after spraining his MCL Aug. 16. Backup LB Sean Porter (hamstring) practiced all week and is looking to make his season debut. Starting SLB Emmanuel Lamur (concussion) went full this week and is ready. Backup LE Margus Hunt (shoulder) looks ready after he went limited earlier in the week. Same with starting S George Iloka (abdomen) and DL Robert Geathers (toe)NE: Starting LB Jamie Collins (thigh), starting LB Don’t’a Hightower (knee), starting DE Chandler Jones (shoulder), starting CB Alfonzo Dennard (shoulder) went limited Thursday and figure to play. Backup S Nate Ebner (finger) and backup OL Cameron Fleming (finger) didn’t work early in the week. » Complete Injury ReportTHE SERIES Patriots lead 14-9, 8-2 at home.NOTEWORTHY »» The game pits the two NFL coaches who have been with their teams the longest. Bill Belichick has been with New England since 2000 and is coaching the Patriots in his 229th regular-season game. Marvin Lewis, who joined the Bengals in 2003, is coaching his 180th. »» As a youngster Belichick attended Bengals founder Paul Brown’s training camps when Brown coached in Cleveland and became a lifetime fan. When Belichick tied Brown on the all-time list for most career wins on Nov. 14, 2010 in Pittsburgh, he went to Heinz Field wearing Brown’s signature fedora. »» Belichick’s first Super Bowl championship season began at Paul Brown Stadium in a 23-17 loss to the Bengals on Sept. 9, 2001 when Jon Kitna outpitched Drew Bledsoe and future Patriot Corey Dillon rushed for 104 yards while Tom Brady watched. »» Remember former Brown University fullback James Develin? He was a Bengal who spent the final five games of the 2010 season and all of 2011 on the practice squad. Since 2013 he’s played in all 20 games for the Patriots with eight starts. »» Bengals first-round pick Darqueze Dennard and the Patriots’ Alfonzo Dennard, also a cornerback, are cousins although they pronounce their names differently. Darqueze goes by De-NARD and his cousin answers to DENN-erd. »» Bengals special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons goes against his mentor, Patriots special teams coach Scott O’Brien. Simmons worked with O’Brien in Baltimore in 1998 before they went to Carolina for the next four seasons. Simmons first got to know O’Brien in Belichick’s 1994 training camp when Belichick was the head coach of the Browns. »» On his 27th birthday, Bengals returner Brandon Tate returns to Foxboro, where the Patriots drafted him in the third round in 2009. It’s also where he stunned the Bengals in 2010 when he returned the second half kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown in New England’s 38-24 win on Opening Day. »» Also on that day in Gillette, the Bengals’ Jermaine Gresham and the Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski, the 2010 draft’s two top tight ends, made their debuts. Each scored a TD. Gresham had six catches for 25 yards while Gronkowski’s only catch on the day came from a yard out. »» The first win for Patriots owner Robert Kraft came at Cincinnati’s Riverfront Stadium on Sept. 18, 1994 when Bledsoe passed for 365 yards and wide receiver Michael Timpson and tight end Ben Coates each had more than 100 yards in a 31-28 win over the Bengals. NFL RANKINGSCIN: 6th in scoring, 7th in offense (15th rushing, 11th passing); 1st in scoring defense, 13th in defense (18 th rushing, 15th passing), T-1st in turnover margin at plus-6.NE: 24th in scoring, 29th in offense (23rd rushing, 30th passing); 14th in scoring defense, 4th in defense (23rd t rushing, first passing), T-7 in turnover margin at plus-3. COACHES CIN: Marvin Lewis 93-90-1 in 12th season, 1-4 vs. Patriots. NE: Bill Belichick 220-116 in 20th season , 15th with Patriots at 183-71; 13-4 vs. Bengals; 4-1 vs. Lewis. WEATHER The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio is calling for a chilly, mostly clear night in Foxboro, Mass. The game kicks off in 53-degree weather with a southwest wind of six miles per hour. No chance of rain with temperatures falling to 48 degrees by the end of the game.NUMBERS GAME 39-50 _ Bengals road record under Lewis 82-15 _ Patriots record at Gillette since it opened in 2002 0-4 _ Lewis’ record in Sunday night road games 19-25 – Lewis’ October record 37-9 _ Patriots’ October record since 2003 31 _ Consecutive home wins for the Patriots against AFC teams in the regular season 9 _ Consecutive regular-season home wins for the Bengals against AFC teams for second longest streak in NFL. 11/30/08 _ Last AFC home loss for Patriots vs. Steelers 21-11 _ Bengals’ home record vs. AFC since 11/30/08 15-10 _ Bengals QB Andy Dalton’s road record, second best in NFL since 2011 17-9 _ New England QB Tom Brady’s road record, best in the NFL since 2011 52 _ Dalton’s NFL start on Sunday night 52 _ Brady’s consecutive game streak with TD passes the Bengals snapped last season 42 _ Patriots streak of home games with at least one TD pass, longest since the merger. 5 _ TD passes for Dalton in six prime-time games 10 _ TD passes for Brady in four games vs. Bengals 33 _ Wins quarterbacked by Dalton, third most in NFL since 2011 34 _ Wins quarterbacked by the Packers’ Aaron Rodgers since 2011, second most in NFL 39 _ Wins quarterbacked by Brady since 2011, most in the NFL 116-9 _ Catches and TDs for Bengals TE Jermaine Gresham since 2012 107-18 _ Catches and TDs for Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski since 2012 38-1 _ Patriots record with 100-yard rusher under Belichick 36-7 _ Bengals record with 100-yard record under Lewis http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Bengals-at-Patriots-Preview/a2cde3b8-ced9-46fe-933e-a572264095d9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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