--The Bengals offensive line has played poorly all season and has given up 48 sacks. The Bengals have just 13 sacks defensively.

--On consecutive offensive plays in the third quarter against Indianapolis, rookie left tackle Anthony Collins (starting his third game in a row) gave up a sack to Dwight Freeney and then was called for a holding penalty. Collins' gaffes set up a second-and-26 play. Then it was third-and-29 after a three-yard loss. Then the Bengals gained three yards on a quarterback scramble. Then they punted for the third time.

--In the third quarter, when they scored two touchdowns and held the Bengals without a point, the Colts had the ball for 10:14 compared to 4:46 for the Bengals.

--Peyton Manning was 26-for-32 passing for 277 yards and three touchdowns. His passer rating was 134.0.

--The Bengals have been outscored 345-154 -- including 122-35 in the fourth quarter.