Benson exceeded 100 yards with a 28-yard scamper off left tackle into the end zone with 52 seconds left in the third quarter. Linebacker Antwan Barnes had a chance to stop Benson behind the line of scrimmage, but Benson slipped out of his grasp and ran into the end zone untouched.
"What an awesome accomplishment against a well-established and tough defense in our AFC division," said Benson, who had four runs of at least 10 yards. "It's hard for me to put into words how wonderful a feeling it is and how tremendous an accomplishment it is for me personally."
Oher looks good on left side
Rookie Michael Oher earned his first career start at left offensive tackle after the Ravens deactivated Jared Gaither for Sunday's game.
Gaither did not practice last week after suffering a scary neck injury in the second quarter of last Sunday's 27-21 loss to the New England Patriots, but he had been listed as questionable.
Oher, the team's first-round pick in April's draft, did not surrender a sack to Cincinnati defensive end Antwan Odom, who entered the game tied with Denver Broncos linebacker Elvis Dumervil for the NFL lead with eight sacks.
"It was a little different, but you've got to move on and play," Oher said. "I feel I was prepared. I didn't give up any sacks, so I think I did OK."
Oher, who has started the first four games of his NFL career at right tackle, moved to the left side, while Marshal Yanda filled Oher's usual spot. Yanda hasn't started at right tackle since Dec. 30, 2007, and made his first start since a year ago today, when he tore the anterior cruciate, medial collateral and posterior cruciate ligaments in his right knee against the Indianapolis Colts.
The Ravens also scratched linebacker Prescott Burgess, offensive tackle Oniel Cousins, defensive tackle Kelly Talavou, running back Jalen Parmele, tight end Tony Curtis and rookie linebacker-defensive end Paul Kruger . John Beck was the third quarterback.
'I've never seen that'
Trevor Pryce was on the receiving end of an unusual penalty.
The defensive end was flagged for illegal formation as officials ruled that Pryce's helmet was lined up over Bengals long snapper Brad St. Louis. The penalty negated a botched extra-point attempt by St. Louis, who launched the football over the head of holder Kevin Huber. Cincinnati was allowed to repeat the play and converted the extra point.
