Bengals RB Cedric Benson sat out the second half of Cincinnati's 18-12 win at Pittsburgh on Sunday with a strained hip flexor.

Rookie Bernard Scott got the majority of the work in Benson's absence, racking up 33 yards on 13 carries.

Benson is in the midst of his finest pro season. He's rushed for 859 yards and six TDs on 205 carries for Cincinnati, which improved its record to 7-2 with the victory at Pittsburgh. The Bengals have swept the Steelers and Ravens and now control their destiny in the AFC North race.