CINCINNATI, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Shayne Graham kicked a 37-yard field goal as time expired Sunday to lift Cincinnati to a 23-20 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Rudi Johnson rushed for 169 yards and one score on 30 carries while Carson Palmer, on an off day, completed 13-of-27 passes for a season-low 93 yards and one touchdown. Graham booted three field goals and T.J. Houshmandzadeh had six catches for 53 yards and one touchdown for the Bengals (10-3), who have won three straight and five of six -- to stay two games ahead of Pittsburgh for the top spot in the AFC North.
Charlie Frye went 16-of-24 for 138 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Reuben Droughns rushed for 74 yards on 21 attempts, Steve Heiden caught a scoring pass and Antonio Bryant had four receptions for 48 yards for the Browns (4-9), whose losing streak rose to three games.
