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The Cincinnati Bengals' two-time Pro Bowl quarterback is 7-2 against the Browns and in one of those losses , he threw a team-record six touchdown passes.

Bengals running back Cedric Benson and defensive tackle Domata Peko said before Friday's practice that they felt they'd be on the field for the workout in Paul Brown Stadium, and they were.

Even if starting running back Cedric Benson returns for Sunday's game against the Browns, Bengals rookie Bernard Scott is expected to see more action for the rest of the season.

OAKLAND -- Last week the Bengals' defense shut down the mighty Steelers, holding quarterback Ben Roethlisberger & Co.

I knew it would happen. The Bengals just let the Raiders stick around too long. The Raiders drove the ball in the final two minutes and scored a touchdown on a 29-yard pass from Bruce Gradkowski to Louis Murphy.

Jon Fanene had no apologies Sunday. The Bengals defensive lineman who suddenly has five sacks on the season in place of Antwan Odom 's five sacks, celebrated Sunday's culture-changing 18-12 victory over the Steelers with two sacks, two quarterback hits, six tackles and a pass defensed.

Black, long-sleeve shirts were hanging in the Cincinnati Bengals' lockers on Monday morning when they showed up at Paul Brown Stadium, a gift from coach Marvin Lewis reminding them not to get too caught up in their panoramic view atop the AFC North.

A few postgame notes and quotes following Sunday's 18-12 win over the Steelers: A "It's the most physical grinding game I've ever been on the sideline for," head coach Marvin Lewis said.

Defensive end Travis Kirschke and running back Carey Davis did not practice all week and won't play in Sunday's 1 p.m. game against Cincinnati at Heinz Field.

Except for Chad Ochocinco's regular entertainment, which coach Marvin Lewis has toned down, no single Bengal stood out midway through the week leading up to the Steelers game.

Robert Geathers wrapping up the Ravens' Joe Flacco for one of the Bengals' four sacks.

Thata s when it happened for the guy on the other side, Robert Geathers . Geathers got his first career sack when he dumped Cowboys quarterback Vinny Testaverde in the eighth game of his rookie season, Nov.

The former Coastal Carolina standout and the Bengals had a bye. Quinton Teal, S, Panthers How NFL players with local ties fared How NFL players with local ties fared Jerome Simpson, WR, Bengals The former Coastal Carolina standout was inactive Sunday.

After leaving the field on a cart against the Houston Texans , news about Antwan Odom was bleak.

After the win over Pittsburgh last month when Jonathan Fanene walked out of the Bengals locker room, Chris Henry 's little son rushed to him and called, "Uncle, Uncle, where's Daddy?" So Fanene did what he does best and offered a helping hand.

How Pee Dee and Coastal Carolina players did in Sunday's NFL games: PEE DEE John Abraham - Had four tackles and 1/2 sack in win over Bears.

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker With Antwan Odom , the Cincinnati Bengals were third in the league with 16 sacks through six games.

The former Coastal Carolina standout was inactive Sunday. Quinton Teal, S, Panthers How NFL players with local ties fared this week How NFL players with local ties fared this week Jerome Simpson, WR, Bengals The former Coastal Carolina standout was not active Sunday.

Keith Rivers #55 and Robert Geathers #91 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates following the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paul Brown Stadium on September 27, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

We don't scoreboard watch with the NFL. We schedule watch. This game, that stretch of games.