The Associated Press

The Bengals on Monday announced a new, multi-year radio and joint marketing agreement for Clear Channel's Cincinnati stations to continue to broadcast coverage of the team's games.

Games will remain on WOFX-FM (92.5) and WCKY-AM (1360). Once the Reds season concludes, the Bengals also can be heard on WLW-AM (700).

---Mark Curnutte

COLTS: Brandon Stokley, who won a Super Bowl with Baltimore three years ago, has emerged as one of Peyton Manning's favorite targets. That has forced opponents to defend another weapon in Indianapolis' already potent offense.

Defenses typically focus on stopping the usual suspects: receivers Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne, tight end Marcus Pollard and running back Edgerrin James.

Given Stokley's performance in the Colts' victory over Denver on Sunday, Kansas City (13-3) may have to make some changes for Sunday's playoff game.

Although Manning's stealth receiver didn't touch the ball as much as Harrison, Wayne or James against the Broncos, Stokley proved every bit as dangerous.

He burned Denver's secondary for 144 yards, and scored twice including on an 87-yard reception that is the longest pass play in the Colts' postseason history.

It has been a rapid transition for Stokley, who a month ago seemed little more than an afterthought.

After 13 games, he had just five receptions for 44 yards. It wasn't exactly what the Colts expected when they signed him in March and essentially handed him the No. 3 receiver spot.

Over the last four games, though, Stokley has become a key contributor. His 21 catches and 311 yards are second to Harrison.

"He understands how to play the game, he works well in the slot and he's a big-game performer," Colts coach Tony Dungy said.

EAGLES: Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia's leading scorer with 13 touchdowns, will miss the playoffs because of a torn triceps muscle. The Eagles hoped Westbrook could play out the season before having surgery, but a second opinion ruled out the possibility. Dr. James Andrews will perform the operation today in Alabama.

• Cornerback Troy Vincent is optimistic he will play against Green Bay on Sunday. Vincent missed the last two regular-season games with a hip injury.

DOLPHINS: Randy Mueller, the former New Orleans general manager, met with owner Wayne Huizenga, team president Eddie Jones and chief operating officer Brian Wiedmeyer about the team's GM job.

Mueller is the second person to formally interview for the job. Tampa Bay interim GM Tim Ruskell was interviewed Friday.

At least four other candidates were expected to meet with the Dolphins throughout the week.

Miami is seeking a GM after stripping coach Dave Wannstedt of his authority over personnel decisions, in large part because the team failed to make the playoffs for the second straight year. The new general manager will have the final say over personnel and possibly could determine Wannstedt's fate.

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