| Bengals Beat Steelers 18-12 To Seize AFC North Lead | | | Shayne Graham kicked four field goals, including two in the final eight minutes, as the Cincinnati Bengals took sole possession of first place in the AFC North with an 18-12 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. The Bengals (7-2) swept the season series against their division rival for the first time since 1998 despite starting running back Cedric Benson leaving the game early with a hip strain. Ben Roethlisberger was pressured throughout, finishing with 174 yards and an interception, while Rashard Mendenhall was held to 36 yards on 13 carries for the Steelers (6-3), who had their eight-game home winning streak snapped. Source: Sports Network | | |