Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson (89) in action against the San Diego Chargers in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer (9) looks to pass against the San Diego Chargers in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. Bengals offensive tackle Anthony Collins (73) blocks. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)

San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews (24) is tackled short of the goal line by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Michael Johnson, center, and linebacker Keith Rivers (55) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. San Diego settled for a field goal. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)

Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson (32) fumbles the ball as he is hit by San Diego Chargers linebacker Antwan Applewhite (90) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. San Diego recovered the ball. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga (58) near the goal line in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) passes against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. Chargers offensive tackle Marcus McNeill (73) blocks Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Michael Johnson (93). (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Cincinnati Bengals running back Bernard Scott (28) is tackled by San Diego Chargers safety Eric Weddle (32) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson (89) catches a 10-yard touchdown pass against San Diego Chargers safety Paul Oliver (27) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham (84) catches a three-yard touchdown pass against San Diego Chargers safety Paul Oliver (27) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

The Cincinnati Bengals mascot in the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer (9) hands off to running back Bernard Scott (28) in the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner in action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson (32) in action against the San Diego Chargers in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)

San Diego Chargers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Dhani Jones (57) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham (84) is tackled by San Diego Chargers safety Eric Weddle (32) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner checks a replay in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jordan Shipley, foreground, catches a three-yard touchdown pass against San Diego Chargers cornerback Dante Hughes in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 34-20. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson (89) celebrates after catching a 10-yard touchdown pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. Simpson caught two touchdown passes in the game won by Cincinnati 34-20. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)

Cincinnati Bengals running back Bernard Scott (28) gets past San Diego Chargers cornerback Antoine Cason (20) and safety Eric Weddle for a 10-yard touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 34-20. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, right, meets with San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner after the Bengals defeated the Chargers 34-20 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer (9) meets with San Diego Chargers offensive tackle Marcus McNeill (73) after the Bengals defeated the Chargers 34-20 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. Palmer threw four touchdown passes in the game. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson (32) in action against the San Diego Chargers in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

San Diego Chargers fullback Mike Tolbert in action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga, right, returns an interception past San Diego Chargers running back Darren Sproles (43) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Kelley Washington runs for a five-yard touchdown after catching a pass from quarterback Philip Rivers in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 34-20. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews (24) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals safety Reggie Nelson (20) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 34-20. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer (9) smiles in the closing seconds of their 34-20 win over the San Diego Chargers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. Palmer threw four touchdown passes in the game. (AP Photo/David Kohl)