Bengals Clinch AFC North, Beat Chiefs 17-10

Chad Ochocino

Chad Ochocino

A Chad Ochocinco touchdown catch from Carson Palmer with a shade over two minutes remaining in the game proved to be the difference as the Cincinnati Bengals clinched the AFC North title by virtue of their 17-10 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

Carson Palmer was 17 of 25 passing for 139 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the close win.

Ochocinco caught four passes for 31 yards and the game-winning touchdown.

Cedric Benson will get offensive player of the game honors for the Bengals with 29 carries for 133 yards.

For the Chiefs, Matt Cassel was 22 of 37 passing for 180 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

Jamaal Charles carried the ball 24 times for 102 yards in the game.

Dwayne Bowe continued to establish himself as an elite receiver grabbing nine passes for 61 yards in the loss.

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