Bengals lead Steelers after 1 quarter (AP)

 
Rudi Johnson's 1-yard touchdown run gave the Cincinnati Bengals a 7-0 lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night in another rainy prime-time game at Heinz Field. Johnson scored to cap a game-opening drive that lasted 12 plays, went 75 yards and included Cincinnati quarterback Carson Palmer going 6-for-7 for 57 yards. [link]

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