[BFritz]

7 days............

Bengals wrapped up the best preseason since 1971 Friday with a win over the Colts.

Palmer's looked unreal in the preseason, flawless, back to full form.



Carson Palmer eased back into his flawless form of Monday night and took just nine snaps to show he’s sharp enough for next week’s regular-season opener in Kansas City. He knifed a 14-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Chris Henry through three defenders with 6:11 to go in the first quarter and left with a 147.9 passer rating on top of Monday’s 136.9 rating.

That means Palmer’s reconstructed knee numbers read four touchdown passes to four different receivers and a field goal in six drives and 43 snaps. Lewis pulled the first offense after the seven-play touchdown drive that featured Palmer’s 31-yard fling down the sideline to Chad Johnson. "It just kind of gives you a little extra pep in your step," Palmer said. "But whether you're 0-4 or 4-0 in the preseason it doesn't matter at the end of the year."