Bengals, Cowboys By The Numbers

3 – Passing touchdowns by Andy Dalton this season, the lowest total of his career through the first four games of a season.

4 – Running backs in NFL history who have rushed for more yards in their first four games than Ezekiel Elliott's 412 (Billy Sims 539, Cadillac Williams 447, Eric Dickerson 446).

7 – Quarterbacks selected ahead of Dallas' Dak Prescott in this year's draft.

10 – Consecutive field goals made by Bengals kicker Mike Nugent.

20 – Touchdown receptions by Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant in 22 career games against AFC teams, one of which came in his last meeting vs. the Bengals in 2012.

26.4 – Average yards per kick return by Cincinnati's Adam Jones, a franchise record that he officially qualified for with his 50th attempt last week vs. Miami.

30.8 – Percent of red-zone possessions that have ended in touchdowns for the Bengals, the lowest number in the NFL.

31 – Interception-free passes Prescott needs to throw to break the NFL record of 162 to start a career, which is held by Tom Brady.

56.9 – Career winning percentage for the Dallas franchise, which is tied with Chicago for the best among active NFL teams.

82 — Games the Bengals have won out of 99 when they rush the ball at least 30 times.

99 – First downs for the Cowboys this year, which leads the NFL and ties the franchise record for the first four games of a season.

128 – Receptions Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green is on pace for, which would easily top T.J. Houshmandzadeh's franchise record of 107.

207 – Consecutive games played by Cowboys tight end Jason Witten, dating back to his rookie andy season of 2003.

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