Burrow’s Turnovers and Milestone Shape Bengals’ OT Win

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow threw three interceptions in the win; he called the first a result of being “not on the same page,” said he was hit while throwing the second, and described the third as “a terrible throw.”

bengals.com - Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Burrow would be frustrated with the interceptions but had “stepped up in those big moments.”

bengals.com - Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins scored two touchdowns and had more than 100 receiving yards; Burrow credited him with stepping up.

bengals.com - Ja’Marr Chase said the Titans “couldn’t cover us the whole game.” Burrow said Chase was emotional because of the game, a missed deep throw, and the team’s turnovers.

bengals.com - Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II recorded a late regulation sack that Burrow said was a major play because the Titans were in field-goal range.

bengals.com - Bengals head coach Zac Taylor and players described the win as a team effort and said the team stayed mentally strong and fought until the end.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - Cincinnati beat Tennessee 43-36 in overtime. The Bengals improved to 5-2; the Titans were 1-6.

Newsweek - Burrow set a career high in the overtime win.

bengals.com - Burrow became the first player since 1951 to record at least 450 passing yards, five passing touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown in a game.

Heavy NFL - Burrow threw for 435 yards and three interceptions, according to one Heavy NFL report.

bengals.com - Taylor said the Bengals had four turnovers, which helped keep Tennessee in the game. Burrow said the offense had 500 yards and that four turnovers made the game difficult to win.

bengals.com - Burrow said he scored the game-winning touchdown by running toward an opening on the left side, although Higgins was available to receive a pass.

Heavy NFL - A Heavy NFL report said Cincinnati had to rally after falling behind for the second straight week and that Chase again delivered a passionate sideline message.

WHERE:

bengals.com - The game was played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

bengals.com - Taylor said the Bengals would travel to Spain; Burrow said the team would fly to Madrid.

WHY:

bengals.com - Burrow said turnovers and execution mistakes made the game close; he said, “Four turnovers made the day feel bad.”

Heavy NFL - Burrow said he was not concerned about the Bengals’ defense despite allowing 36 points.

HOW:

bengals.com - Taylor said the Bengals adjusted to Tennessee’s tighter coverage and one-high defensive looks, while Burrow escaped pressure and extended plays.

bengals.com - Burrow said Cincinnati leaned on Higgins and Chase in overtime, with short passes turning into larger gains.

bengals.com - Taylor said Lawrence’s sack ended a Titans drive that had reached field-goal range; Cincinnati’s defense then stopped Tennessee, sending the game to overtime.

Cincinnati edged Tennessee 43 to 36 in overtime, with Joe Burrow scoring the winning touchdown. Burrow made history, while Tee Higgins topped 100 receiving yards and scored twice. Four turnovers kept Tennessee close, but Dexter Lawrence’s late sack helped force overtime.