Four field goals by Clint Stitser and a touchdown run by Cedric Benson helped Cincinnati end its longest losing streak 19-17.
The Bengals sacked Colt McCoy three times to inhibit the Cleveland Brown offense.
Cleveland scored on its first and last drive but got nothing in between.
The Bengals controlled the clock by running Cedric Benson carried the ball 31 times for 150 yards as Cincinnati held the ball 38 minutes.
Carson Palmer threw just 23 passes. He completed 14 for 209 yards. It was the lowest pass attempt total of the season. Palmer's previous low was 32 attempts last week against Pittsburgh.
Jerome Simpson had two catches for 30 yards. It was the first catches that he's had since he was a rookie in 2008. Terrell Owens hurt his left knee on Cincinnati's first series and did not return.
The Bengals hold a 39-36 lead in the series between the two Ohio teams.
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About Me
- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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