Bengals Rule the AFC North

Wednesday January 5, 2022

Writer: Anthony Iles

Cincinnati Bengals finally get over the hump and have a 3 game winning streak. My dad and I attended the Bengals vs Chiefs game in Cincinnati this past Sunday. What a game to be at. A lot was at stake for each team as if the Chiefs win they would be the #1 seed in the AFC with a first round bye in the playoffs and home field advantage throughout. The Bengals win and they win the AFC North and are in the playoffs with having their first round game as a home game for the playoffs.

The Bengals and Chiefs matchup was everything you wanted as both offenses got in rhythm and both defenses played solid. Burrow had another 400 + passing game and Ja’marr Chase had a rookie WR record breaking 266 yards receieving along with 3 TDs. The Bengals poise throught the game paid off as they went through 2 stretches of being down 14 points. They were able to get some key stops and take the lead by 3 in the 4th quarter. With 6 minutes left the Chiefs made a game tying FG. The Bengals did a great job at milking the clock and taking the ball all the way to the 1 yard line. This was on the side of the field my dad and I were on which made it awesome. Bengals were able to drain the clock to 2 seconds (even though they would have rather scored the TD with 10 seconds left. McPherson came in and nailed in a 22 foot game winning FG that sent the Bengals to the playoffs and locked them in as AFC North Champs with 1 game reminaing.

If the Chiefs lose next week and the Titans lose, Cincinnati can get a W at Browns and they would end up the AFC #1 Seed with a bye and homefield advantage. This scenario likely will not happen as most teams will rest players especially if you are locked in for the playoffs.

Congrats to the Bengals and Coach Taylor. It’s been a 3 year journey getting the players he wanted and the team atmosphere and chemistry. It’s great to see Coach Taylor turn the corner for the better and he will get an extenstion after this season. But first, win a playoff game and lets get to the AFC Championship game and have a shot at going to the Super Bowl. If we get that chance this team will make it and will win the Super Bowl!

WHO DEY!!!