Bengals Kick Past Steelers, Clinch Playoff Berth
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Gregory Shamus/Getty Images(PITTSBURGH) — The Cincinnati Bengals are heading back to the playoffs.
Josh Brown kicked a 43-yard field goal with four seconds left to give the Bengals a 13-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at Heinz Field.
The win knocked the Steelers (7-8) out of the playoff race, and gave the Bengals a playoff spot for a second straight year.
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was intercepted with 14 seconds left and Reggie Nelson returned it to the Pittsburgh 46. Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton then connected with receiever A.J. Green for 21 yards to set up the winning kick.
Cincinnati won despite only rushing for 14 yards and overcame two Dalton interceptions.
Pittsburgh got 220 passing yards and a touchdown from Roethlisberger, and will look to avoid their first losing season under coach Mike Tomlin next week.
The Bengals (9-6) have won six of their last seven games.
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