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...the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball during the NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Paul Brown Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals won 45-10. (Photo by Andy...

...6: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions passes the football against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 6, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Lions 23-13

...9 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after throwing for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns on December 23, 2007 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Browns 19-14. (Photo by...

...Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer (9) looks for an open receiver against the Cleveland Browns in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. Cincinnati defeated Cleveland 16-7

NFL Week 13 By The Numbers

...Getty Images 55- Notching his 55th win at the helm of the Bengals, MARVIN LEWIS ties PAUL BROWN for the second most victories in team history. LEWIS is just 9 back of the leader...

...Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) against the Detroit Lions during the second half at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. The Bengals defeated the Lions 23-13

...Matthew Stafford (9) drops back to pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-US PRESSWIRE

...Lewis on the sidelines during the game against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH

Benson strong in return as Bengals clinch 2nd winning mark in 19 years

Cedric Benson returned from a two-game layoff because of an injured hip and tied the team record with his fifth 100-yard game of the season on Sunday, setting up a 23-13 victory over the Detroit Lions that had even greater significance for the franchise.

Morning take: No Wildcat for Steelers

...in. With one more victory, Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis (54) can tie Hall of Famer Paul Brown (55) for second on the team's all-time win list. Morning take: It's no...

...receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) catches a pass in the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-US PRESSWIRE

...Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) runs in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. The Bengals won 17-7. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-US PRESSWIRE

...Steelers running back Willie Parker (39) runs against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-US PRESSWIRE CINCINNATI - NOVEMBER 29: Larry Johnson #27 of the Cincinnati...

...Zimmer of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on before the game against the St. Louis Rams at Paul Brown Stadium on August 27, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Rams defeated the Bengals 24-21