The Cincinnati Bengals reworked and extended Carson Palmer's contract on Thursday, giving themselves more salary cap flexibility and a chance to keep their franchise quarterback through 2014.

With Rudi Johnson carrying the ball more than he had all season, the Bengals ground out victory No.

Running back Chris Perry sprained his left ankle on a first-quarter run Sunday and was on crutches following the Bengals' 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Another week, another injury for Ben Roethlisberger.