Steelers stingy against run
Benson not alone in finding yardage tough to come by
2:55 AM, Nov. 12, 2011 | Comments
If you think rookie quarterbacks have had a difficult time against Dick LeBeau and the Steelers defense, the sledding has been even more difficult for Bengals running backs.
Entering Sunday's game it has been seven years, or 14 games, since a Bengals back has rushed for over 100 yards against Pittsburgh. Only twice in those 14 games has a back even gotten above 80 yards.
Despite those daunting facts, Cedric Benson said he has been eagerly awaiting the next two games against the stout Pittsburgh and Baltimore defenses.
"I'm excited about the challenge for ourselves to see where we're at and where we can go. It will be good to have some tough opponents consecutively," Benson said.
In 16 games against the division, Benson has five 100-yard games and is averaging 3.8 yards per carry. However, he has had limited success against the Steelers. In six games he is averaging 3.3 yards per carry and has scored only one touchdown.
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