Bengals sweep AFC North as Palmer helps turn season around
Marvin Lewis earns consideration for coach of the year after Cincinnati’s 16-7 victory over the Browns completes a division sweep. The Bengals, after an 0-8 start, finished strong with Palmer healthy and a tougher, resilient unit.
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Browns fall short as Bengals grab lead on horse collar play
Browns receiver Aaron Stuckey faltered with four catches for 44 yards after a promising earlier game. Cincinnati capitalized on two key third down drops by Cleveland and a late second-quarter horse-collar tackle on Carson Palmer, with Shayne Graham adding a 53-yard field goal to push the score to 13-0 at halftime.
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Shaun Rogers
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Shayne Graham
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Bengals Ground Game Piles Up 210 Yards
The Bengals rolled to 210 rushing yards on 45 carries for 4.7 yards per attempt, repeatedly testing the Browns’ defense who could not stop the ground attack.
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Bengals Dominate Browns With Ground Game Sweep Division
The Bengals rushed for 210 yards and controlled the game, while the passing attack stalled. Brady Quinn struggled and receivers dropped catches, but Cincinnati benefited from a 53 yard field goal by Shayne Graham at halftime. Browns injuries and lineup changes kept them in but unable to stop the run as Cincinnati completed a division sweep for the first time. Brian Cabell’s brief stint as Cleveland’s offensive coordinator lasted one game.
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Bengals 3 Browns 0 to start preseason drive details
Scoring summary shows Bengals lead 3 0 after Shayne Graham 37 yard field goal as Palmer connects with Ochocinco on third and long. Key drives include Foschi score and a late first half field goal setup after a horse collar penalty. Brady Quinn stems a Browns rally with a rush and Cribbs pass to Quinn.
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Cribbs frustrated after Browns fall to Bengals in Cincinnati
Joshua Cribbs again failed to impact return game in a 16-7 loss to Cincinnati. He averaged under 23 yards on kickoff returns over four straight games and has not fielded a return touchdown in five weeks. Cribbs voiced frustration at being passed over by opposing kickers while Bengals covered kicks well.
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Quote of the game frames Browns rookie Massaquoi
Browns rookie receiver Mohamed Massaquoi reflects on a rough stretch and the struggle to string wins together. He says the period tests players and will shape appreciation for success once it passes.
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Browns fall to Bengals 6-0 as penalties, injuries mount
Browns coach Mangini preaches discipline but penalties plagued Cleveland in a 6-0 loss to Cincinnati. Brady Quinn threw for 100 yards, while the Browns managed 169 total yards. injuries crippled the defense as Rogers, Wimbley, Coleman and Pool departed. Cincinnati rushed 45 times for 210 yards and held the ball 38:11.
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Kenyon Coleman
Reggie Hodges
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Shaun Rogers
Coleman
Kamerion Wimbley
Brodney Pool
Browns limp in loss as injuries mar defense
Christian C1 powered the offense with 18 rushes for 87 yards and 4.8 average while Cleveland battled injuries across the defense. Shaun Rogers left with a serious ankle concern, Kenyon Coleman exited early, and others followed as Cincinnati exploited gaps, underscoring a troubling performance and call for introspection.
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