Bengals gain 17 yards, no first downs in 1st qt.

The Bengals were held without a first down, just 17 total yards and minus-1 yards rushing in the first quarter by the Carolina defense.

Panthers tackle Kris Jenkins beat center Eric Ghiaciuc to tackle Rudi Johnson for a 3-yard loss. Then end Michael Rucker beat tight end Reggie Kelly's block to hit Carson Palmer hard on a third-down, incomplete pass.

Chad Johnson has one reception for 4 yards.