Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts: TV Channel Schedule, Kick Off Time, which team will advance?
The Cincinnati Bengals take on the Indianapolis Colts in one of the NFL Playoff games on Sunday, January 4, at the Lucas Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Bengals (10-5-1) entered in the playoff by winning five of their last seven games. This is the fourth consecutive years that the Bengals are in the playoff and they will try to win for the first time with quarterback Andy Dalton.
Dalton’s experience might help his team to overpower the Colts who has the homefied advantage. Dalton has completed 64.1 percent of his passes with 19 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. Dalton’s success can be attributed to his receivers like A.J. Green and Mohamed Sanu who have 11 of the 17 touchdowns thrown.
While the Bengals have the been effective in the passing game, the ground game would ultimately be a part of their weapons. Running back Jeremy Hill has rushed for 1,124 yards and nine touchdowns. If he can break through the defense of the Colts, then the Bengals have a big chance to win.
Offensively, Cincinnati averages 213.8 in passing and 134.2 in rushing. Defensively, Cincinnati yields 243 in passing and 116 in rushing.
The Colts are searching for a win also in the playoff. The Colts have captured five of their last six games to enter into the playoff for the third consecutive year with quarterback Andrew Luck.
Luck has completed 61.7 percent of his passes with 40 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. Luck has the weapons that surrounds him in his passing game. Reggie Wayne and T.Y. Hilton are the reliable receivers that Luck can go to.
“We have a lot of respect for what they do,” Luck said of the Bengals. “They do a lot and they do it well. … These guys do everything and do it with confidence and competence. It’s a fun team to play.”
Offensively, Indianapolis averages 305.9 yards (1st in the NFL) in passing and 100.8 in rushing. Defensively, Indianapolis yields 229.3 in passing and 113.4 in rushing.
Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts tv channel schedule is on CBS. Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts kick off time is at 1:05 PM ET. Bengals vs Colts scores and highlights will be posted here after the game.
