CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Cincinnati scored on its first three possessions Sunday, then spent the rest of its time chasing Joe Flacco around the field, setting up a 17-7 victory over the Baltimore Ravens that kept the surprising Bengals unbeaten in AFC North games.

The Bengals (6-2) can take control of the division by winning next Sunday at Pittsburgh -- the Steelers (5-2) play Denver on Monday night. Cincinnati has won all of its four games in the division, including a sweep of the Ravens (4-4), who started fast but have self-destructed into mediocrity.

They've been at their worst against the Bengals, who took advantage of three Ravens penalties to pull off a game-winning drive in Baltimore on Oct. 11 for a 17-14 win. The Cleveland Browns were off for their Bye Week.