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Hill Sparks 49ers To 20-13 Win Against Bengals

The Associated Press

Published: December 16, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO - The third quarterback was the charm for the San Francisco 49ers.

Shaun Hill passed for 197 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score in his first NFL start, and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20-13 on Saturday night for just their second victory in 12 games.
Frank Gore rushed for a season-high 138 yards, and former Tampa Catholic receiver Darrell Jackson had a season-high eight catches for 86 yards in a surprisingly effective San Francisco (4-10) offense led by Hill, a six-year veteran backup who only threw his first NFL passes last week.

With Alex Smith and Trent Dilfer sidelined, Hill was the only QB left in San Fran - and he improbably sparked the 49ers' league-worst offense to the club's first home victory since opening week. Hill went 21 of 28, hitting Vernon Davis with a precise TD pass 9 seconds before halftime.

Cincinnati's Carson Palmer threw his 100th touchdown pass, a 52-yard strike to Chris Henry in the first half, to become the fifth-fastest passer in NFL history to reach the mark.

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DOLPHINS: Owner Wayne Huizenga said he's "not actively looking to sell" the team, but he confirms talking with potential buyers since April.

Huizenga issued a statement Saturday in response to reports he is discussing the sale of his franchise and Dolphin Stadium to two real estate developers.

VIKINGS: Starting safety Dwight Smith is expected to play Monday night against Chicago despite a misdemeanor citation this week for marijuana possession.

Coach Brad Childress said Saturday that he anticipates the former Buc will play. Childress deferred comment and announcement of discipline until the case is resolved.

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