The Cincinnati Bengals knew they could rely on backup running back Bernard Scott to carry the load against the Oakland Raiders if running back Cedric Benson was unable to go.
Turns out they were right.
One week after scoring the game's lone touchdown on a 96-yard kick return in an 18-12 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field, Scott recorded his first career 100-yard game in his first career game as a starter for the Bengals.
Unfortunately, Scott's performance wasn't good enough as the Bengals continued their struggles in Oakland: losing to the Raiders 20-17. He finished the day with 119 yards on the ground, including a 61-yard run in the third quarter. He also hauled in three receptions from Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer for 32 yards.
Scott showed the Bengals last week he was ...
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Cincinnati Bengals’ Bernard Scott Has Career Day Against Oakland Raiders
Posted: 22nd November 2009 by Dan Parzych in NFLComments Off on Cincinnati Bengals’ Bernard Scott Has Career Day Against Oakland Raiders