Linebacker Odell Thurman and wide receiver Chris Henry. Both were high draft picks in 2005 and they made immediate positive impacts on the field for the Bengals. Odell was a candidate for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Chris Henry provided a second deep threat alongside Chad Johnson and bolstered the offense tremendously. Both, however, had off-field issues involving league substance violations and legal troubles. During their short careers, they had a limited amount of playing time before being released between the 2007–2008 seasons. Their non-football related troubles are often considered to be the most visible incidents giving the Bengals a stigma of being in trouble with the law and the league. 2000s games of note September 24, 2000 – The Baltimore Ravens mauled the Bengals 37–0 in the most lopsided loss in franchise history. October 22, 2000 – In a 31–21 victory against the Denver Broncos, Bengals Pro Bowl running back Corey Dillon captured the single-game rushing record. Dillon ran for 278 yards breaking the previous mark set by the Chicago Bears' Walter Payton. Jamal Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens broke Dillon's record in 2003. December 8, 2002 – The Carolina Panthers dropped 52 points on the Bengals, the most ever relinquished by any Bengal team. The final score was 52––31. September 24, 2005 – After forcing five interceptions the previous week against the Vikings, the Bengals intercepted five more this game against the Bears. In doing so, the team accomplished a feat that had not been done in 34 years. The last team to have back-to-back games with 5 or more interceptions was the 1971 Browns. Later in the season, they faced the Green Bay Packers, another NFC North team, and also intercepted 5 passes on their way to victory. December 18, 2005 – The Bengals clinch the AFC North title and their first playoff appearance in 15 years with a 41–17 rout of the Detroit Lions. Carson Palmer (QB) sets a franchise record with 32 touchdown passes in a single season and Deltha O'Neal (CB) set a franchise record for most interceptions in a season with 10. AFC Wild-Card Round January 8, 2006 – The Bengals hosted their first ever playoff game at Paul Brown Stadium, against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Star quarterback Carson Palmer was injured on Cincinnati's second play from scrimmage, his first postseason pass attempt, (which was completed to rookie wide receiver Chris Henry for