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| Cincinnati Bengals Try to Avoid Off The Field Problems When they Host the 49ers |
Jerome Simpson is involved in some legal issues that could provide a distraction. The San Francisco 49ers could easily be 2-0 heading into their first road game of the season against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 49ers led the Cowboys by 10 points in the fourth quarter and were unable to lock down the win. Dallas rallied for 10 straight points, then won in overtime. The 49ers now must travel to Cincinnati and face the Bengals. The road has been unkind to the 49ers as they have a record of 14-50 since 2003; the 49ers were 1-7 last year on the road. If the Niners expect to challenge for the division title, this is a game they need to win. Like the 49ers, the Bengals are 1-1, but will be sky high to play their first home game of the season. Cincinnati is also looking at this game as one they can win, so expect a dogfight. The 49ers must find a way to win on the road, and this game gives them a chance to reverse their recent history. Let's look at five key things the 49ers must do to secure a victory against the Bengals. Rookie Andy Dalton is starting for the Bengals. In his first two games, Dalton has decent numbers and been impressive. Dalton has completed 37 of his 56 pass attempts, good for a 66.1 percent rate. He has thrown for 413 yards, with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Dalton has shown good poise and it will be up to the 49er defense to disrupt him. The 49ers have been able to get good pressure on opposing quarterbacks in the first two games and will need to be even better against Dalton. San Francisco's defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is a master at disguising his pass rush and should have rushers coming at Dalton from all angles. If the 49ers can harass Dalton into mistakes, that will go a long way toward a 49er win. Dalton has been sacked five times this year. The 49er defense has collected six sacks in their first two games, and if they can get strong, consistent pressure on Dalton, the Bengals will have trouble moving the ball.
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The Cincinnati Bengals open their home season against the San Francisco 49ers, but not all of the talk for this game will center on football. The Bengals are full of controversy heading into this game. The latest NFL lines for this game and all of the other games on the schedule for this week will be found at online sportsbook BetPhoenix.