DALTON'S RESILIENCE: One of his best traits is his ability to overcome his big mistakes. He threw four interceptions Sunday, matching his career high, but also threw for two touchdowns and ran for another. Dalton finished one of the finest regular seasons by a Bengals quarterback, breaking Carson Palmer's club records with 33 touchdown passes and 4,296 yards.
ABOUT THAT PLAYOFF DROUGHT: The Bengals are 0-4 in the playoffs under coach Marvin Lewis,Discount Nike Shoes Online, who is in his 11th season. They're tied with the New York Giants (1959-80) and the Los Angeles Rams (1952-73) for seventh-longest drought in the playoffs.
