Detroit Lions Vs Cincinnati Bengals
Arena: Paul Brown Stadium
Time: 06 Dec 2009 at 1:00 PM
League: NFL – United States of America
Lions K Jason Hanson ranks sixth in NFL history with 420 career field goals. … Detroit RB Kevin Smith needs 30 yards to reach 1,000 yards from scrimmage for the second straight season. … Benson needs 141 yards on the ground for his first 1,000-yard rushing campaign. … Cincinnati allows a league-low 15.8 points per game. … If the playoffs started today, the Bengals would be in. Get an updated look at the postseason picture.
After missing the last two games with a hip injury, Benson is expected to return and start against the Lions. The Bengals rushed for 210 yards a week ago, but getting Benson back should help a ground game that ranks seventh in the league due in large part to what Benson has provided.
Carson Palmer passed for three touchdowns as the Bengals clinched their first division title in 15 seasons with a 41-17 win over the Lions on Dec. 18, 20.
The rookie quarterback has played brilliant at times, while at others, he has struggled mightily. He’s coming off a four-interception performance and is trying to play through a left shoulder injury. Detroit isn’t going anywhere this year, but giving the face of the franchise something positive to build off from his first season remains important. We will post information about results of this match..