导出博客文章CINCINNATI -- A.J. Green juggled oranges on a postgame show after a win earlier
this season, showing off for the cameras. His latest sleight-of-hand got a
touchdown and turned a game.And maybe the Bengals season, too.Greens one-handed
catch in the middle of an end zone scrum highlighted Cincinnatis day full of big
plays, and the Bengals pulled away to another lopsided victory over their
intrastate rival, beating the winless Cleveland Browns 31-17 on Sunday.Greens
48-yard touchdown catch on the final play of the first half helped the Bengals
(3-4) regain their footing in the injury-depleted AFC North.We needed it in a
big way, said Brandon LaFell, who caught a 44-yard touchdown pass.The defending
division champions piled up their most points since they beat the Browns 37-3
last December. Jeremy Hill had a 74-yard touchdown run as part of his 168-yard
effort, the best by a Bengals running back in seven years.After failing to score
more than 23 points in any of the first six games, the Bengals finally got their
act together against one of the leagues worst defenses, piling up 559 yards --
their most since 1990.Its definitely a start for us, Hill said. Were not
satisfied, but its a start in the right direction.For Cleveland, it was just
another step in a downward trend since the season opener.The Browns (0-7)
extended their worst start since 1999, when they were a first-year expansion
team. The NFLs only winless team also lost yet another quarterback -- the theme
of their season.Cody Kessler got hit hard while throwing a shovel pass in the
second quarter, then went to the locker for a concussion evaluation and was
ruled out.Quarterbacks only have so many hits in them, Browns coach Hue Jackson
said. Its unfortunate. On we go.The concussion left the offense in the hands of
undrafted rookie Kevin Hogan, the Browns sixth quarterback of the season.Hogan
-- Clevelands last quarterback standing -- kept it close for a while by
scrambling 28 yards for his first NFL touchdown, the longest TD run by a
quarterback in team history. He finished as the Browns top rusher with 104
yards.Running is something Ive always felt confident in, that I could get a
first down or a big gain, Hogan said.With cornerback Joe Haden sidelined, the
Browns had nobody who could cover Green, who had eight catches for 169 yards.
The entire Browns defense couldnt stop him on the final play of the first
half.Green reached with his right hand and pulled in the tipped ball for a 21-10
halftime lead.I beat everybody down there, so I had first dibs on the ball,
Green said. I tapped it to myself a couple of times.He also had a 48-yard catch
down the sideline that set up a field goal as the Bengals pulled away in the
third quarter.ONE-SIDED RIVALRYThe Bengals have won the past four in the series
by scores of 30-0, 31-10, 37-3 and 31-17. The Bengals 37-3 win in Cleveland last
December was Cincinnatis most lopsided in the series and matched the biggest
margin of victory by either team.INJURIESBrowns: Haden was sidelined with a
groin injury. Terrelle Pryor, who leads the Browns in receiving, played with an
injured hamstring and had two catches for 18 yards.Bengals: TE Tyler Eifert was
active for the first time following offseason ankle surgery and a back injury.
Eifert got onto the field on the second series and finished with one catch for 9
yards.ORANGE YOU CONFUSEDIt was tough to distinguish the teams by uniform. Both
have orange helmets. The Browns wore white jerseys and orange pants. The Bengals
wore orange jerseys and white pants. And it was all the same shade of
orange.FANTASY IMPACTAndy Dalton has his third straight big game against the
Browns, going 19 of 28 for 308 yards with two TDs. In his past three games
against Cleveland, Dalton is 54 of 74 for 762 yards with seven TDs and no
interceptions.UP NEXTThe Browns host the Jets, whom they havent beaten since
2007. Theyve dropped their past three against the Jets, including a 31-10 defeat
in 2015.The Bengals make their first trip to London, facing former offensive
coordinator Jay Grudens Washington team. The Bengals have won their past three
against Washington.---Online: AP NFL website:
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