Bengals Catch Fire but then Sputter

Date: Tuesday November 28, 2023

Writer: Anthony Iles

The Bengals came off their BYE week on a 2 game win streak Beating the Cardinals 34-20 and then Beating the Seahawks 17-13. Bengals traveled to San Francisco where they faced the 49ers and won 31-17. Bengals looked back into form and Burrow healthy from the calf injury that set him back and limited his mobility. Now he was firing on all cylinders and teams were beginning to have trouble keeping up with Cincinnati. Bengals were on a 3 game win streak as they faced the Bills at home for another rematch. Bengals came out strong and controlled the game and won 24-18. Now with a 4 game win streak thoughts of taking the lead in the AFC North started to ramp up. The Bengals hosted the hot Texans where the game was a battle. Texans edged out the Bengals to beat them 30-27. Next up was the Ravens in Baltimore. Bengals came out hot and were controlling the game. Mixon was running well and catching passes. Irwin caught a TD. Bengals controlled the game until Burrow hurt his throwing wrist after the TD to Mixon. His ligament tore in his right wrist which caused him not to be able to grip the ball. Burrow did not get to plat the end of the second quarter or second half of the Ravens game. Bengals fell short 34-20. Burrow is finished for the season. He had successful surgery and will be ready to lead the way next season. In the meantime he will be on the sidelines cheering on his team and giving advice to Browning and also AJ McCarron.

Browning got his first start last week against the Steelers at home. Bengals stayed in it as the defense held Steelers to 16 points. Bengals could not move the ball as well on offense but did get 10 points which resulted in a 16-10 loss. Browning had flashes of good plays and bad plays which showed with his inexperience. If next week against the Jags goes bad look for AJ McCarron to step in. Bengals are now 5-6 and will fight each and every game to get some Ws. This will be good experience for younger players and will help get them ready for next season. We will see what happens next week. Let’s cheer them on and get the W !!

Who Dey !!!