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Analysis: Bengals welcome a different feeling

Enquirer beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Fletcher Page breakdown the Bengals win over the Raiders in the final home game of the season. Sam Greene, sgreene@enquirer.com

The Bengals relish breaking their five-game losing streak, another game ball for Mixon, Erickson's big moment, Boyd's ode to Ochocinco, attendance numbers, a streak ends and Geno sacks times three.

Sunday wasn't exactly a masterpiece. It wasn't quite a reason to believe the Bengals have found special late-season magic.

But it was a win.

For the first time since before Halloween this team in a tailspin could enjoy a different feeling.