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CINCINNATI -- Linebacker Vontaze Burfict is back with the Bengals, looking to inject some energy into a team off to its worst start in five years.Burfict was suspended by the NFL for the first three games of the season because of his numerous illegal hits on opponents.His hit to receiver Antonio Browns head drew a penalty that set up Pittsburghs last-minute field goal for an 18-16 playoff win last season.The Bengals have numerous problems to fix, and not much time before the next game. The defending AFC North champions are already two games behind Baltimore and one behind Pittsburgh. Their offense is out of sync and their defense has given up a lot of big plays, both running and passing.The Bengals (1-2) had their defense taken apart during a 29-17 loss to Denver on Sunday, with Trevor Siemian throwing a career-high four touchdown passes. Cincinnati hosts the Dolphins (1-2) on Thursday night.The defense is expecting Burficts return to fix a lot of the problems immediately.Youre going to see a big difference, defensive tackle Domata Peko said on Monday. We got better today with him back.Im super stoked about having No. 55 back. He brings a lot of energy to our guys. Hes got a mean streak to him.That mean streak has repeatedly gotten him in trouble in college and the NFL. The Bengals have tried to get him to keep his high-energy style of play while respecting the rules. So far, it hasnt worked.Asked on Monday if he will change his style in light of his three-game suspension, Burfict said, Why would I change anything?Its not all the defense, which ranks 15th this week. The offense has taken several big steps back from last season and hasnt gotten into a flow under first-year coordinator Ken Zampese.The Bengals had one of the worst running games in the league and came out against the Broncos determined to fix it.Jeremy Hills 50-yard run on Cincinnatis opening series marked a huge breakthrough, and the Bengals piled up 75 yards rushing in the first quarter. The Broncos adjusted, and Cincinnati managed only 68 yards rushing in the last three quarters.Andy Dalton was 21 of 31 for 206 yards, but much of that came in the fourth quarter when the Broncos got up by two touchdowns and allowed short completions to drain the clock.We have a ways to go, and its now gut-check week, Hill said.The Bengals are 1-2 for the first time since 2011, which also is the previous time they lost a home game in September. That season marked the start of their five-year run of playoff appearances and first-round losses.Cincinnati hasnt opened a season 1/3 since 2008, when it finished 4-11-1.Game notes TE Tyler Eifert could return on Thursday night as well. He had offseason surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left ankle and missed all of training camp, the preseason and the first three games. Eifert returned to practice on a limited basis last week. Coach Marvin Lewis indicated there was a chance he could play against the Dolphins. ... Burfict has a roster exemption for practice this week, but could be added to the active roster before the game on Thursday.---Online: AP NFL website www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Cheap Jerseys 2018 . -- Damian Lillard and LaMarcus Alrdridge were again the go-to duo for the Trail Blazers against the Kings. Cheap Jerseys Online . Coach Tom Thibodeau says the former MVP will probably start travelling with the team in the next few weeks. 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St Helens centre Mark Percival and Hull prop Scott Taylor, who made their Test debuts against France in Avignon last Saturday, are the notable omissions from the team that won 40-6 in Bennetts first match in charge.Also discarded from that team are Widnes stand-off Kevin Brown and Warrington utility player Stefan Ratchford, who were on the bench at Parc des Sports. The remaining 13 are joined by new skipper Sam Burgess, suspended for the France game, and Super League Grand Finalists Dan Sarginson, Chris Hill, John Bateman, Liam Farrell and George Williams.It will be Burgess first appearance since the World Cup semi-final defeat by the Kiwis at Wembley in 2013 while Sarginson is recalled after a two-year absence. Tony Rae has tipped Wayne Bennett to turn England into contenders to win this years Four Nations Sarginson will be vying with Jonny Lomax for the full-back spot but could also take the vacant centre berth unless Bennett follows the example of his predecessor Steve McNamara by playing second rower John Bateman in the three-quarters.The other poser is whether the coach will stick with a half-back pairing of Gareth Widdop and Luke Gale or bring in George Williams, a player he is known to admire.Bennett said: I was pleased with the way the players conducted themselves last week in France and the hard work they put in. Englands Sam Burgess (centre left) is joined by the three other Four Nations skippers Theres things weve looked at in the game and worked on this week.dddddddddddd The boys know the pressure and the intensity will rise as we get closer to Saturday - its a challenge were all looking forward to.Weve got a strong squad here who are ready to go and desperate to play to show us what they can do which is good to see.Sams also back from suspension and ready to pull on the England rugby league shirt. Its been a few years since he played over here and Im sure the sell-out crowd at Huddersfield will be keen to see him out there. Watch NOW TV All the excitement of Sky Sports at your fingertips for ￡6.99. No contract There are 12 survivors from the team that beat New Zealand 20-14 in the third Test at Wigan last November to clinch the three-match series.The Kiwis have since changed their coach, with David Kidwell stepping up from the role of assistant to take over from Stephen Kearney, and are expected to improve on their performance in a 26-6 defeat by Australia earlier this month.Bennett said: Theyre a talented rugby league nation. Playing in intense games like these is something they are used to and is something we need to match and work hard if we want to get the result.Englands 19-man squad for Four Nations match against New Zealand:J Bateman (Wigan), G Burgess (South Sydney), S Burgess (South Sydney, capt), T Burgess (South Sydney), D Clark (Warrington), M Cooper (Warrington), L Farrell (Wigan), L Gale (Castleford), J Graham (Canterbury Bulldogs), R Hall (Leeds), C Hill (Warrington), J Hodgson (Canberra), J Lomax (St Helens), J McGillvary (Huddersfield), D Sarginson (Wigan), K Watkins (Leeds), E Whitehead (Canberra), G Widdop (St George Illawarra), G Williams (Wigan)You can watch Premier League football, plus Englands tour of Bangladesh and the Mexican Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy six months at half price! Also See: Super League fixtures Super League table Rugby League on Sky Follow us @SkySportsRL ' ' '