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Chad Johnson had a massive afternoon as the Bengals blew out the Titans. (AP Images)

For at least one game this season, Ocho Cinco let his play do the talking.

In what was easily his best game of 2007, Chad Johnson had a career-high 12 catches, set the Cincinnati record for career receptions, scored three touchdowns and steadied the Bengals to a 35-6 victory Sunday over the fast-fading Titans.

Johnson piled up 103 yards and his first touchdowns since a 51-45 loss in Cleveland on Sept. 16 and also eclipsed Carl Pickens' club mark with his 531st career reception in the second quarter.

The Titans, meanwhile, seem as if they're in free-fall mode as they dropped their third straight contest, falling further out of AFC playoff contention. The offense has been sloppy and the defense has suddenly lost its ability to stop anybody, giving up 28, 34 and 35 points during this three-game losing streak.

Vince Young finished 19-of-31 for 246 yards with an interception. He sat forlornly on the bench, with his helmet on his bowed head, while the rest of the team jogged for the locker room. Carson Palmer came over to console him with a few words before heading off.

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