Bengals snap losing streak against the Denver Broncos
AGENCIES , NEW YORK AND TAMPA
Wednesday, Oct 27, 2004,Page 20
Chad Johnson and Rudi Johnson both scored long touchdowns as the Cincinnati Bengals stunned the Denver Broncos 23-10 in the National Football League on Monday.
The Bengals never trailed while snapping a three-game losing streak and ending the heavily-favored Broncos' four-game winning streak in Cincinnati's first appearance on Monday Night Football since 1992.
Chad Johnson made seven catches for 149 yards to lead the Bengals offense, while Cincinnati quarterback Carson Palmer was 12-for-21 for 198 yards.
Rudi Johnson had 24 carries for 119 yards, including a 36-yard TD run, on the ground for the Bengals.
Reuben Droughns rushed for 110 yards on 24 carries for the Broncos, but Denver QB Jake Plummer struggled at times, going 23-for-40 for 221 yards and two interceptions.
Chad Johnson opened the scoring for the Bengals (2-4), taking a 50-yard pass from Palmer midway through the first quarter, giving his team a lead they never relinquished.
Shayne Graham made it 10-0 late in the second quarter on a 53-yard field goal, before the Broncos (5-2) got on the scoreboard less than four minutes later on a three-yard touchdown pass from Plummer to Rod Smith.
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