An example of how the Bengals have improved in their strength and conditioning this season: Until this season, the Bengals had not outscored an opponent in the fourth quarter since 1996.

Fourth-quarter scoring:

Year	Bengals	Opp.
*2003	45	35
2002	77	94
2001	65	77
2000	46	70
1999	64	78
1998	80	97
1997	88	142
1996	139	108
*Through seven games

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