NFL: Cincinnati 17, Baltimore 7

Cincinnati -- A Carson Palmer pass and a Cedrick Benson run and a field goal, both in the first half, accounted for Cincinnati's scoring Sunday in a 17-7 win over Baltimore.

Palmer connected with Andrew Caldwell for a 6-yard touchdown and Benson ran 1-yard for a score in the first quarter.

Shayne Graham kicked a 23-yard field goal in the second, sending the Bengals ahead 17-0 at the half.

Benson carried 34 times for 117 yards for Cincinnati (6-2).

Palmer completed 20-of-32 passes for 224 yards.

Ray Rice scored on a 2-yard run for the Ravens (4-4).

Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco connected on 18-of-32 passes for 195 yards and was intercepted twice.

Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry suffered a broken left forearm in the second quarter and was carried off the field.

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