Carolina Panthers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Complete Week 6 Preview for Carolina: The Carolina Panthers (3-2) are on the road this week to take on the Cincinnati Bengals (3-1). The Panthers have not had success against teams from the AFC North this season, sporting a record of 0-2 and being outscored 75-29. The goal for Carolina will be to not only come out of the game with the victory, but to play its brand of football, one defined by a stout defense. With any luck, Carolina wont find itself blown out by a third different AFC team this year. Cincinnati lost its first game of the season last week and much like the Panthers last week, it will be looking to get back on track after a humiliating performance. Much like Carolina from a week ago, the Bengals will have the opportunity to rebound in front of their home crowd. The two teams have played each other four times since 1999 with each winning two games. Carolina will carry a two-game losing streak against the Bengals, but each team has redefined itself since their last meeting in 2010. For Cincinnati, there has been a reversal of fortune as the Bengals have enjoyed a winning season ever year since 2011. Carolina has built one of the strongest defenses in the league and despite some setbacks this year, the Panthers have a defensive unit still capable of generating an effective pass rush, forcing turnovers and being absolutely disruptive. The teams have another common bond; each drafted a quarterback in 2011 and those men have been integral parts of their respective franchises success. However, Andy Dalton has the better record than his Carolina counterpart, Cam Newton, and has guided his club to three consecutive playoff appearances. This week figures to be an exciting one and the game between the Panthers and Bengals could serve as a means to determine if both are legitimate contenders or early season pretenders. Begin Slideshow #Football #NFL #NFCSouth #CarolinaPanthers
Posted on: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 09:26:07 +0000
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