Cedric Peerman had a 93-yard touchdown runs in the third quarter and the Bengals beat the Colts 30-28 Thursday night in the preseason finale for both teams.


Peerman finished with 100 yards rushing, and Jordan Palmer completed 10 of 14 passes for 115 yards and two touchdowns for the Bengals (3-2). Starting quarterback Carson Palmer played for one possession which netted a field goal.


Colts backup quarterback Tom Brandstater completed nine of 20 passes for 114 yard and three touchdowns, all to rookie Brandon James.  It's the sixth winless preseason in Colts history.


The Bengals have their final roster cuts coming on Saturday and open the regular season at New England on Sun. Sept. 12.