Key Matchups: Bengals vs. Patriots

But QBs are judged on wins and losses, and no QB is better in the NFL in that than Brady. Brady is taking needless heat for his play last Sunday. But, hey, how would Palmer play if defenses took Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh away from him? Beware Brady even if he's throwing to Mitt Romney. Under his leadership the Pats have gone 52 straight games without losing two straight and that's why he's a very dangerous man Sunday.

The Pats are known to switch out of a 3-4 to a 4-3, but The Scout says, "They just watched Pittsburgh get pressure with a 3-4 and I have to believe they're going to leave a nose on Ghiaciuc."

The Scout says, "He can bull rush you, speed rush you, and do it from tackle and end."

Of course, Belichick may not blitz at all to protect his secondary but know that he'll have his DBs pounding on them. Composure may be the password running routes in the secondary this week.

"I think he's still good, but they've also got a threat running the ball in rookie Laurence Maroney," The Scout says. "He's going to be a very good back. He is now. He's fast, tough, and he's got good contact balance. A good change-of-pace because Corey is still a power guy."

"The Bengals linebackers aren't slow," The Scout says. "Maybe not as fast as Denver, but those guys like Brian Simmons and Landon Johnson can run, too."

When Smith or Geathers tries him, expect O'Callaghan to get some help in a double team. "It's a solid O-line," The Scout says.

"This kid will be good," The Guru says. "But he's not Vinatieri yet."