Game Recap: Cincinnati 45 – Chicago 10

There are few things that make an NFL player happier than playing a pivotal role in crushing a team that let them go, and Bengals RB Cedric Benson did just that earlier today in Cincinnati’s demolition of the Bears.

Benson dominated his old team throughout the entirety of Sunday’s affair, racking up a career high 189 yards on the ground along with a touchdown, keying the Bengals’ surprising charge and moving Cincinnati to 5-2 overall. QB Carson Palmer helped out a bit as well, tossing five touchdown passes against a Chicago defense that looked completely lost from the opening coin flip.

WR Chad Ochocinco chipped in as well, catching 10 passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns. As usual, he didn’t shy away from making his opinion known after the game was over:

“The offensive line played unbelievable. For Ced to run the way he did today and for us to be able to throw, we could have done what we wanted to do.”   – Cincinnati WR Chad Ochocinco

At one point in the first half, the Bengals held a 31-0 lead and looked to be on their way to a history making blow out. To their credit, the Bears did not quit, scoring 10 points to ruin the shut out bid, but countless mistakes on both sides of the ball doomed them to a crushing defeat. QB Jay Cutler played a big part in that, throwing three interceptions and fumbling two separate snaps to give Cincinnati fantastic field position most of the afternoon.

Quick Hits:

• Bengals blow Bears to bits - Stripe Hype

• Most impressive win ever? - Bengals Zone

• Rapid Reaction: Bengals 45, Bears 10 – ESPN