Post-game news & notes

Center Eric Ghiaciuc had a brace on his right knee and leg and was working with crutches after the game. Coach Marvin Lewis said Ghiaciuc suffered a sprained knee. Ghiacuic said he would be OK and back soon.

Rookie safety John Busing returned to special teams. He had an unspecified knee injury and said he would get treatment and be fine with the long break.

After playing three games in 12 days, the Bengals do not play again until Dec. 10, at home, against Oakland.

Quote to note:
"I'm not going to brag and boast about today. I felt we were the better team, and I think we proved it tonight. That being said, Baltimore is a hell of a team." -- Bengals WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Stat that matters:
In the past three games, all victories, the Bengals are plus-8 in turnover differential. They have 10 takeaways and two giveaways.

Impressions:

-- Cornerback Johnathan Joseph has excellent closing speed and is playing better with more experience. Same with defensive tackle Domata Peko, who looks pro ready.

"I'm getting closer to my first career pick," Joseph said. "But there's a lot of time left."

-- I couldn't be happier for Ben Wilkerson, who is one of the most likeable players on the team. He has worked so hard to come back from a major knee injury at the end of college. As a reporter, you don't root for or against the team you cover, but -- as a human being -- you can't help but feel good for certain people. Ben is an extremely hard worker, quiet and professional.

-- Cornerback Tory James made an excellent play in breaking up a fourth and 3 play in the fourth quarter. Then he got his feet twisted in getting beat for the touchdown pass.