Bengals score second TD

ATLANTA -- A short Falcons punt, set up by John Thornton's second sack, gave the Bengals first down on the Atlanta 40. Chad Johnson beat DeAngelo Hall on a double-move for a 31-yard reception, setting up first and goal on the 9.

Rudi Johnson ran one yard.

On second down, Carson Palmer threw eight yards to rookie tight end Daniel Coats for the touchdown.

In 11 preseason possessions, the Bengals' first-team offense has scored two touchdowns and three field goals. The Bengals have two touchdowns in five possessions against the Falcons in the first half.

The two-point conversion was incomplete, Palmer for Chad Johnson. Lewis Sanders defended.

The Falcons lead 14-13 with 1:56 remaining.

Palmer is 14-for-18 passing for 134 yards and two touchdowns. He has a 134.7 passer rating.

Left tackle Levi Jones, coming back from knee rehab, has played two series. Andrew Whitworth, who started at left tackle, had two false-start penalties.

Chad Johnson has five receptions for 83 yards and one touchdown.

The Bengals have regained possession with 1:29 left in the half. The starters are coming out to play again. The ball is on the 31-yard line, and they have two timeouts remaining.