Houston vs. Cincinnati: 4 Key Stats for the Bengals

The Bengals and Texans came into this game as two teams going in opposite directions. While Houston has overcome a world of adversity, Cincinnati's schedule has finally caught up with them.  

Marvin Lewis' guys have fought hard to get off the schneid, and these four stats tell the story:

5 - The number of yards lost to penalties

The Bengals weren't decimated by penalties in the first half, but a false start penalty deep in Texans' territory did take a potential touchdown away from Cincinnati. 

Cincinnati's still in good shape, but they must avoid these silly penalties in order to secure victory.

93.3 - Andy Dalton's QB Percentage

The Texans' defense has been among the best in the NFL this season, but Dalton has been doing what he's done all season.

Zero turnovers and steady ball movement speak loudly for his ability to manage an offense. He's clearly the better rookie, and that's precisely why the Bengals are winning.  

117 - The combined yardage of Mike Nugent's field goals

Did I mention Mike Nugent? His two big boots are responsible for this being a two-score game at the moment. His 47-yard boot may prove the difference in the game.

14 - A.J. Green's receiving yards  

It's not all kittens and pretty roses for the Bengals.

The Texans have—for the most part—shut down A.J. Green in the first half. Although the Bengals have a nice cushion heading into the locker room, he'll need to get involved in the final 30 minutes if Cincinnati doesn't want to have the outcome still up in the air in the fourth quarter.