National Football League

Johnson has big day as Bengals top Browns

Published Nov. 30, 2009 12:12 a.m. ET

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Less than two weeks after the Cincinnati Bengals signed him as an inexpensive insurance policy, Larry Johnson showed he can still be the leading man.

Want to grind it out? Give him the ball.

The newcomer piled up 107 yards on Sunday, leading the way as the Bengals ran the table in the AFC North by running over the Cleveland Browns 16-7.

"I'm just glad they trust me to go in there, especially with the division and the playoffs on the line," said Johnson, who was released by Kansas City after a suspension. "I just came here for a second chance."