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Cincinnati looks to repeat its earlier 'Monday Night Football' showing vs. undefeated Patriots.
Bengals defensive end Robert Geathers had a comment and a question. "It's prime time," he said. "What other place would you rather be?" The Bengals wish they weren't dragging a two-game losing streak into tonight's nationally-televised game against New England. But there's no place they'd rather be than Paul Brown Stadium, where they KO'd 9-0 Kansas City 24-19 in 2003. "They don't have many weaknesses, but they can be beaten," Geathers said about the Patriots. "We just have to get after them and have the same attitude when we played the first Monday night game this year."
Three weeks ago: Cincinnati forced six turnovers in a 27-20 victory over Baltimore on Sept. 10. Then the Bengals got chopped down at Cleveland (51-45) and Seattle (24-21) the last two weeks. They own a 4-0 record in home night games since 2004. "We show up for the big games," right guard Bobbie Williams said. "We've got to show up for all the games." Too inconsistent: Free safety Madieu Williams said he "can't really put my finger on" why the Bengals growl on prime time only to purr on Sunday afternoons. "Guys just rise to the occasion," he said. "We love the fact the whole nation is going to be watching. We want to leave a lasting impression. We know what we have to do — pay attention to detail and execute." Brady bunch: Patriots quarterback Tom Brady voiced his displeasure after the 2006 season over his team's lack of star power at wide receiver. His bosses responded by acquiring Randy Moss (Oakland), Wes Welker (Dolphins) and Donte Stallworth (Eagles). Brady has been sacked only three times this year. He gets rid of the ball quickly and accurately. "You've got to be relentless," Geathers said. "He likes to step up in the pocket, so we need to get some push up in the middle. If we can get in his face, we'll be successful
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