Steelers 38, Bengals 10
CINCINNATI -- Mewelde Moore, a backup running back who seemed headed back into his reserve role, scored a career-high three touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense registered seven sacks in a 38-10 victory over the winless Cincinnati Bengals.
Thousands of Steelers fans in the crowd of 65,860 twirled yellow Terrible Towels while the Steelers (5-1) solidified their hold on first place in the AFC North by winning at Paul Brown Stadium for the eighth straight time. Cincinnati is 0-7.
It appeared Moore would take a supporting role when starter Willie Parker returned to practice this week. But Parker aggravated a knee injury during a workout, and Moore got the chance to have a big moment, running for 120 yards and touchdowns of 13 and two yards. He also caught a two-yard touchdown pass on Pittsburgh’s opening drive.
Quoteworthy: “That’s the way we should play offense. That’s us when we’re really clicking.” -- Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers quarterback
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