Bengals vs. Rams, 11/29

Junior Ben-Gal cheerleaders join the Ben-Gals during the pregame show at Paul Brown Stadium Sunday, November 29, 2015.

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert (85), left, and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) were two of the most important players on the 2015 team, but Dalton was the clear MVP.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) runs after making a catch in the first quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the St. Louis Rams at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. At the half, the Bengals led 17-7.

Cincinnati Bengals tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) helps pull St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long (91) out of his pads as they trade jerseys after the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the St. Louis Rams at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. The Bengals routed the Rams 31-7, improving to 9-2.

Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Leon Hall (29) runs back an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the St. Louis Rams at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. The Bengals routed the Rams 31-7, improving to 9-2.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Josh Shaw (26) throws St. Louis Rams running back Chase Reynolds (34) to the ground after the whistle on a kick return in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the St. Louis Rams at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. The Bengals routed the Rams 31-7, improving to 9-2.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron (5) walks to the line of scrimmage between plays in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the St. Louis Rams at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. The Bengals routed the Rams 31-7, improving to 9-2.

St. Louis Rams quarterback Nick Foles (5) throws away the ball as he's brought down by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the St. Louis Rams at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. The Bengals routed the Rams 31-7, improving to 9-2.

Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill (32) limps off the field after being hit on a carry in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the St. Louis Rams at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. The Bengals routed the Rams 31-7, improving to 9-2.

St. Louis Rams running back Tre Mason (27) is wrapped up by Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Domata Peko (94) on a carry in the third quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the St. Louis Rams at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. The Bengals routed the Rams 31-7, improving to 9-2.

St. Louis Rams quarterback Nick Foles (5) drops back to throw a pass in the third quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the St. Louis Rams at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. The Bengals routed the Rams 31-7, improving to 9-2.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (27) yells after making a stop in the third quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the St. Louis Rams at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. The Bengals routed the Rams 31-7, improving to 9-2.

St. Louis Rams running back Tre Mason (27) is brought down by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (27) in the third quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the St. Louis Rams at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. The Bengals routed the Rams 31-7, improving to 9-2.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (27) breaks up a pass intended for St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brian Quick (83) in the third quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the St. Louis Rams at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. The Bengals routed the Rams 31-7, improving to 9-2.

Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Leon Hall (29) runs back an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the St. Louis Rams at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. The Bengals routed the Rams 31-7, improving to 9-2.

From left: Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96), defensive end Michael Johnson (90) and defensive end Wallace Gilberry (95) celebrate a sack in the second quarter during Week 12 NFL game between the St. Louis Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) is tackled by St. Louis Rams strong safety Maurice Alexander (31) in the first quarter during Week 12 NFL game between the St. Louis Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher, right, argues with an official in the second quarter during Week 12 NFL game between the St. Louis Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones (24) pumps up the crowd in the first quarter during Week 12 NFL game between the St. Louis Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) takes the field prior to the Week 12 NFL game between the St. Louis Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Domata Peko (94) tackles St. Louis Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) in the first quarter during Week 12 NFL game between the St. Louis Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones (82) makes a catch in the first quarter during Week 12 NFL game between the St. Louis Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka (43) takes the field prior to the Week 12 NFL game between the St. Louis Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals safety George Iloka.

Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill (32) finds running room in the fourth quarter during Week 12 NFL game between the St. Louis Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (27) celebrates breaking up a play in the third quarter during Week 12 NFL game between the St. Louis Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) catches his second touchdown pass of the game in the third quarter during Week 12 NFL game between the St. Louis Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

The Bengals' Rey Maualuga takes the field at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, November 29, 2015.

Cincinnati Bengals free safety Reggie Nelson (20) makes an interception in the 2nd quarter against the Rams at Paul Brown Stadium Sunday November 29, 2015.

Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis celebrates Tyler Eifert's touchdown in the first half against the Rams at Paul Brown Stadium Sunday November 29, 2015.

Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) sacks St. Louis Rams quarterback Nick Foles (5) in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium Sunday November 29, 2015.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) looks to make a pass in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium Sunday November 29, 2015.

A Bengals fan objects to a call by the referees in the first half against the Rams at Paul Brown Stadium Sunday November 29, 2015.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) looks at the scoreboard as his team beats the Rams in the final minutes of game regulation at Paul Brown Stadium Sunday November 29, 2015. The Bengals won 31-7.