Steelers roll in fourth quarter to beat Bengals

(Image: Cincinnati Bengals)
(Image: Cincinnati Bengals)

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals had a four point lead Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers when the fourth quarter began.

The Steelers went on to score 25 consecutive points to win the division matchup 42-21.

Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns and running back Le’Veon Bell sprinted for 185 yards and two scores.

Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton threw for 302 yards including an 81-yard TD pass to receiver A.J. Green in the third quarter.

The AFC North stays close as the Bengals lead the division with an 8-4-1 record followed by Pittsburgh and Baltimore at 8-5. Cleveland is within striking distance with a record of 7-6.

The Bengals will play the Browns on the road at 1 p.m. Sunday, December 14.