Andy Dalton's three TDs lead Bengals over Browns

Published: Sep 16, 2012 at 09:28 AM

CINCINNATI -- Adam "Pacman" Jones returned the Cleveland Browns' first punt 81 yards for a touchdown Sunday, and Andy Dalton matched his career high with three touchdown passes, leading the Cincinnati Bengals to a 34-27 victory in their one-sided rivalry.

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The Bengals (1-1) have won 13 of the last 16 against the Browns (0-2), who received impressive games from their rookie quarterback and running back but still couldn't record a win.

Jones put the Bengals ahead to stay with his fifth career punt return for a touchdown. Dalton threw three TD passes for the second time in his career, including a short reception that Andrew Hawkins turned into a 50-yard score in the fourth quarter.

Cleveland quarterback Brandon Weeden rebounded from one of the worst debuts in NFL history by throwing for two touchdowns. Trent Richardson became the first Browns rookie to run for 100 yards and score on a run and a pass.

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