PITTSBURGH, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Hines Ward had 11 catches for 90 yards and two TDs, and set a team record Sunday night, as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat Cincinnati 24-10.
Ward surpassed John Stallworth in the Steelers' record books when he caught his 64th touchdown pass for Pittsburgh.
Ben Roethlisberger was 21-for-32 passing for 184 yards, the two TDs and two interceptions. He also rushed for a score for the Steelers (9-3), who have won five of their last six games.
Willie Parker carried the ball 28 times for 87 yards, but also fumbled twice.
Carson Palmer went just 17-for-44 passing for 183 yards for Cincinnati (4-8), which has lost two of its last three games.
Chad Johnson caught six passes for 86 yards, T.J. Houshmandzadeh had five receptions for 42 yards, and Rudi Johnson carried the ball 14 times for 34 yards and a touchdown.
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