Bengals step on Saints neck, 31-10

NEW ORLEANS -- The Bengals did not sit on their seven-point lead, instead going on the attack and building their lead to 24-10 with 7:37 remaining in the game.

Carson Palmer threw four yards to Chad Johnson for a touchdown, his third of the game. Johnson made a diving 48-yard catch to set up the score. Rudi Johnson started the three-play touchdown drive, which followed a New Orleans punt, with a 22-yard run down the left sideline.

Rookie safety/wide receiver Ethan Kilmer added a 42-yard interception return for a touchdown to make it 31-10 with 6:14 remaining. The Bengals are plus-3 (4-1) on turnover differential with three interceptions and one fumble recovery.

Johnson has six receptions for 190 yards and three touchdowns. In the past two games, Johnson has 17 receptions for 450 yards and five touchdowns.