Ochocinco leads surging Bengals into Oakland (PA SportsTicker)
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH - He didn't blame the wide receivers for running incorrect pass routes, even if one of them seemed to be singling him out. He didn't blame the special teams for allowing a third costly kickoff return touchdown in four games.
New York's offensive struggles will contribute to the team being a playoff outsider when the field is set.
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders benched former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell on Wednesday, handing the starting job to journeyman Bruce Gradkowski for the foreseeable future.
CINCINNATI, Ohio - Another troubled player trying to revive his career? Nothing new for the Cincinnati Bengals.
As teams jockey for playoff spots, these 10 are the most debilitated by star players stuck on the sidelines.
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Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable pulled quarterback JaMarcus Russell out of the loss this past Sunday to the...
Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson will reportedly join the Cincinnati Bengals today,...
Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu played in just one series Sunday and it's looking like he...
CINCINNATI, Ohio - 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.
By ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer
Black, long-sleeve shirts awaited the Cincinnati Bengals 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. The shirts hung in each locker on Monday and had orange, block letters that spelled out NDCQ.
Larry Johnson might get to revive his troubled career with a team known for giving second chances. Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said on Monday that Johnson would be in Cincinnati to discuss a limited role -- fourth-string running back, essentially an insurance policy in case Cedric Benson's hip injury gets worse or another running back gets hurt.
Today is that rare day in Bengals history where everyone in the organization can hold their heads up proudly and...
Mike Zimmer, Defensive Coordinator, Cincinnati Bengals . If you'd have told me that Carson Palmer would throw...
PITTSBURGH - A stunning gamble by Bill Belichick set up a stunning win for Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts.
Titans owner Bud Adams should be punished for openly flashing his middle fingers during Sunday's game.
Quarterback Kyle Orton sat out the second half of the Denver Broncos' 27-17 loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday with an injured left ankle and was unsure whether he'll be able to play next week.
PITTSBURGH - Finally after 40 years of being pushed around and dominated by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cincinnati Bengals refused to be bullied any more.
They lost their primary pass rusher, end Antwan Odom, in a Week 6 loss to the Texans, but their pass rush...
Finally after 40 years of being pushed around and dominated by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cincinnati Bengals refused to be bullied any more. The Bengals beat the Steelers at their own game in their own stadium, relying on a defense that smothered Ben Roethlisberger and the Super Bowl champions by holding them to four field goals, and one big spec
Cincinnati Bengals rushing leader Cedric Benson was pulled during the second quarter of Sunday's game against Pittsburgh with an unspecified hip injury, returned for one series, then left the game. After Benson was treated at halftime, the Bengals said he was not expected to return to the game. Benson was replaced by Bernard Scott in the second
What's old hat for the Pittsburgh Steelers is new world for the Cincinnati Bengals.
By JOE KAY AP Sports Writer