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2011 Steelers 35 vs Bengals 7 With the division on the line, the Bengals wilt. While Andy Dalton passes for just 135 yds and is sacked 3 times by James Harrison, Ben Roethlisberger overcomes his nagging fractured right thumb to complete 15 of 23 for 176 yds and 2 TDs, both to Mike Wallace. Mendenhall gains only 60 yds but runs for 2 TDs early in the 2nd quarter to give Pittsburgh a 14-0 lead. Following Mendenhall's 2nd score, Cinci fumbles the kickoff and Ben immediately hits Wallace to make it 21-0. The Bengals cling to life briefly after a Dalton TD pass to A.J. Green TD, but Antonio Brown quickly dashes any hopes of a comeback with a dazzling 60-yd punt return just before the half to give Pittsburgh a 28-7 lead. |