Andy Dalton, Cincinnati, QB
Nothing will be more key to the Bengals success, or lack thereof, than the play of Dalton as searches for his first playoff win after throwing one touchdown pass and six interceptions.
Carlos Dunlap, Cincinnati, DE
The most effective pass rusher on the defensive line has to find a way to get some shots on Colts quarterback Andrew Luck. The Bengals are 6-1 when they register two or more sacks in a game.
Vontae Davis, Indianapolis, CB
Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton has been known to lock in wide receiver A.J. Green at times, and if he gets caught trying to the force the ball to his favorite target today, Davis could add to his season total of 19 passes defended and four interceptions that have him headed to the Pro Bowl.
Coby Fleener, Indianapolis, TE
If the Bengals are effective with their game plan of getting a solid pass rush from the just the front four while keeping everything in front of them in the secondary, Fleener could be a frequent target for Andrew Luck over the middle.
Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis, K
The last thing the Bengals want is for the outcome of the game to rest on the right leg of Vinatieri, who not only owns the NFL record for postseason field goals and is arguably the most clutch kicker history.
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