Bengals pick off Manning four times in win over Broncos

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Bengals pick off Manning four times in win over Broncos

CINCINNATI -- With everything on the line, the picked off in the closing minutes -- twice, no le s -- and ran themselves right back into the playoffs.One breakthrough win gave them a chance for another. returned Manning's third interception of the game for a touchdown in the closing minutes on Monday night, completing a rain-soaked rally for a 37-28 victory over the and a spot in the playoffs.The (10-4-1) secured a playoff berth for the fourth consecutive season, a franchise record. They'll play in Pittsburgh next Sunday night, with the winner taking the AFC North title.And Reyes Moronta Jersey then, Cincinnati will get yet another chance to break one of the longest playoff droughts in NFL history - no postseason victory since the 1990 season. First, they go to Pittsburgh to determine when and where they'll play."Well, we have another hump day next week," coach said.Kirkpatrick's 30-yard return with 2:41 left capped a game of big plays -- long runs, big kick returns and two interceptions run back for scores. With 67 seconds left, Kirkpatrick picked off Manning again to clinch it."I'm not saying I knew he was going to do that," Kirkpatrick said. "The guy changes plays. He's a first-ballot r. When he came back to my side, I was waiting for the ball."Manning rallied the (11-4) to three touchdowns in the third quarter and a lead, but finished with a season-high four interceptions. The lo s handed New England home-field advantage throughout the playoffs."I shouldn't have thrown it," said Manning, who was 28 of 44 for 311 yards with two touchdowns. " Dave Dravecky Jersey Four interceptions, you're not going to beat many good football teams."The AFC West champions failed in their attempt to clinch a first-round bye and came away with more questions about Manning, who was limited in practice during the week because of a strained right thigh.Denver scored 21 points in the third quarter, with Manning throwing a pair of touchdowns to . With a chance to pull off his 51st game-winning drive in a heavy rain, Manning threw a sideline pa s directly to Kirkpatrick, who ran it back untouched.Manning had been 8-0 career against the with 20 touchdown pa ses and only five interceptions. He nearly matched that total in one game. had seven catches for 115 yards, setting a club record with his ninth 100-yard game of the season. settled down after a huge early mistake - an Duane Kuiper Jersey overthrown pa s that returned for a touchdown - and rookie led a dominating running game that finished with 207 yards overall. Hill had an 85-yard touchdown run with 147 overall, going over 1,000 for the season.Hill played a starring role in the ' playoff drive."I know a lot of guys are never fortunate enough to make the playoffs," said Hill, a second-round pick from LSU. "In college, I wanted to play for a national championship but never got the chance."The Monday night win was a breakthrough for the , who had been blown out in their two prime-time games this season and came in 18-41 all-time at night. They have one more left in Pittsburgh Blank Jersey next Sunday.The dominant running game immensely helped Dalton, who is 3-6 all-time in prime time. He started badly again on Monday, overthrowing for an interception that Talib returned 33 yards for a touchdown. Dalton finished 17 of 26 for 146 yards with two touchdowns and the one interception."You can't let one bad play hurt you more than just that one bad play," Dalton said.Green was hit in the right upper arm on the interception and was in and out of the game the rest of the way. He was held without a catch for only the second time in his career.NOTES: safety left in the fourth quarter with a neck injury. He'll be re-evaluated in Denver. ... ran for 83 yards, also putting him over 1,000 for the season. ... Thomas joined Marvin Harrison and as the only players with three straight seasons of 1,400 yards receiving and 10 touchdown catches. . Jandel Gustave Jersey .. made his first start at right tackle for the , who signed him Dec. 2. ... Hill is the third rookie in NFL history with four games of at least 140 yards rushing, joining Eric Dickerson (1983) and Curtis Martin (1995), according to STATS.Copyright 2014 by The A sociated Pre s
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