Bengals dominate early, cruise past Panthers 42-21

Joe Mixon scored four first-half touchdowns and the Cincinnati Bengals dominated the visiting Carolina Panthers early while finishing off a 42-21 victory Sunday.

Mixon rushed for his first three scores and caught a touchdown pass just before halftime.

Joe Burrow was 22 of 28 for 206 yards and a touchdown for the Bengals (5-4), who led 35-0 at halftime. Burrow also ran for a second-quarter touchdown.

Mixon gained 153 ya