Bengals blank Browns
Benson, Hall star in shutout in Cleveland
December 22, 2008, 8:07 a.m.
STAFF REPORT
Cedric Benson rushed for a career-high 171 yards on 38 carries and Leon Hall returned one of his three interceptions 50 yards for a touchdown to help the Bengals get their first road win of the season.
After losing their first eight games, the Bengals, who improved to 3-11-1, have won two in a row for the first time since the final two games of 2007.
It was their first road win since beating Miami in the finale last season, and the shutout was Cincinnati's first since blanking the Browns 30-0 on Nov. 26, 2006.
Cleveland fell to 4-11 and has lost five straight. The Browns haven't scored an offensive TD in nearly 21 quarters.
Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was 5-of-9 for 55 yards and a touchdown.