NFL 2012 Week 14 - Dallas Cowboys (6-6) vs Cincinnati Bengals (7-5) - 1st Qrt - Madden '13 - HD

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At one point in time having the Cincinnati Bengals on the schedule was an almost guaranteed win, but these aren't the Bengals of old.

No, these Bengals are young, hungry and talented. Led by quarterback Andy Dalton and powered by the strong play of the offensive and defensive lines, these Bengals are a dangerous team.

Ultimately, I think this game will come down to which defense can stop the opposing team's quarterback and wide receiver duo.

Unlike the game against the Philadelphia Eagles, which featured stars like Bryce Brown, Bradley Cooper and Nick Foles, the Bengals will have their best players on the field. It will be up to Rob Ryan to make the necessary adjustments to stop the Bengals' offense.

Running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis is having a career year and can tie a franchise record by getting his fourth consecutive 100-yard game. The connection between wide receiver A.J. Green and Dalton is one, which rivals that of any quarterback-receiver combination in the league and is getting better with every game played.

The Bengals defense leads the league with 39 sacks, ranks eight in yards allowed per game and hasn't permitted a red-zone touchdown in three games. They have had 13 players contribute to their league-high 39 sacks. Their sack leader, Geno Atkins, leads the team with 9.5 sacks. He's followed by Michael Johnson with eight, and Carlos Dunlap and Wallace Gilberry with four each.

It will be interesting to see how the woeful offensive line holds up against the Bengals pass-rush because if it does, I have no doubt, the Bengals will find out first-hand why Terrence Newman and Adam Jones were released.

Here are my five keys to coming out of Cincinnati with a "W.

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