2023-09-21 20:13:00
2023 stats: 2 games | 56.9 pct | 304 pass yds | 4.2 ypa | 2 pass TD | 1 INT | 4 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 0 fumbles
The difficulties that defined the Bengals’ season-opening loss to the Browns carried over into Week 2. It was painfully evident when CBS showed a graphic early in the second quarter, detailing how little Cincinnati had been able to accomplish to that point in the game: six plays, 14 yards, zero first downs. Fortunately for the Bengals, the tide started to turn in their favor when they finally put together a 13-play touchdown drive in the third quarter, but only following Burrow got an ugly interception out of his system. The key: short completions, which helped Burrow finally establish a rhythm. Tee Higgins’ arrival also helped, to the tune of two touchdowns. With Burrow settling in, the Bengals nearly mounted a comeback, but they ran out of time. Is it fitting for this 0-2 start that Cincinnati’s first touchdown of 2023 came via a punt return? Sure, but at least the Bengals found a bit of a groove before the final whistle. Hopefully they’ll start off in that fashion next week — that is, if Burrow’s nagging calf injury doesn’t cause a problem.
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