Two teams having different streaks will collide this Thursday to begin Week 9 of the 2015 National Football League (NFL) regular season as the Cleveland Browns play as guests to the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium.
The Bengals are one of the four teams this season that are still unbeaten at 7–0, while the Browns are in a similar situation like they have been in the past, currently riding a three-game losing streak.
Heading to the game, the biggest news will be former Texas A&M sensation and Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel again starting for the injured Josh McCown.
McCown's rib injury paved the way for Manziel's second start of the season, with his first start coming in a 28–14 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 2.
Following that performance, a lot of people were calling for Manziel to be Cleveland's starter; but it did not happen as Browns head coach Mike Pettine decided to stick with McCown.
In four games played this season, Manziel has 28 completions for 393 yards and three touchdowns, only throwing one interception so far.
The 22-year-old expressed his excitement after getting the starting nod and said he is ready to start for Thursday's game facing Cincinnati.
Meanwhile, the Bengals are gunning for an 8–0 record, which will solidify their claim on the top spot in the American Football Conference (AFC) North.
The Bengals already got hold of the position, with the team following them, the Pittsburgh Steelers, at 4–4.
Leading Cincinnati this season is fifth-year quarterback Andy Dalton who is playing splendidly and with his numbers a strong candidate for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.
In their seven-game unbeaten streak, Dalton has 153 completions for 1,992 yards and 15 touchdowns, throwing four interceptions.
The 28-year-old quarterback has been infamous for failing to win in crucial playoff games, but with the season they are having, it seems like the Bengals are legit contenders who can challenge for the Super Bowl in any given night.
The game between the Browns and Bengals will take place today, Nov. 5, at 8:25 p.m. EST. The game can be watched online through live stream by clicking here.
