5 Reasons the Cincinnati Bengals Will Find Themselves in the 2012 AFC Playoffs

November 25, 2012   ·   Alex Peterman   ·   Jump to comments

The Cincinnati Bengals are sitting on a 5-5 record. However, the once-difficult schedule now shows four straight teams below .500 ahead of them. They have won two straight games by a margin of 59-19, and are looking to defeat their former quarterback tomorrow afternoon. In the wake of Carson Palmer’s return, I present to you five reasons why the Bengals will make the playoffs this year. 
Reason #1:  Andy Dalton
The “Red Rifle” has finally found his sophomore stride. In the last two games, he has thrown six touchdown passes in comparison with no interceptions. That’s a stat that stands out after he threw at least one interception in every other game this season. 
Even more, he had a renewed accuracy. Dalton is staying behind his protection longer, letting plays develop, and is finding the open man. Look for him to continue finding his targets in the secondary, and to maintain a higher yards-per-play statistic.
Reason #2:  A...

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