As they painted. 30 minutes ago.
The Cincinnati Bengals earned a walk-off victory against the Denver Broncos on Saturday night with a play made in the third quarter, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported.
“From what I understand, this wasn't really on the Bengals' playbook. They just didn't have it. They ran out of low plays in the red zone,” Rapoport said. he said. NFL Network. “So in the third quarter, right after Dan Pitcher made a field goal; [offensive coordinator]Joe Burrow and Recipient came together to write this play. [and it] He ultimately scored the game-winning touchdown. ”
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In this play, which took place with about a minute left in overtime, Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase lined up inside the frame and ran a diagonal course, while teammate Tee Higgins, who was lined up on the outside, ran forward. There was a scene where he started running quickly. left corner of the end zone.
Denver blitzed on this play, leaving both Chase and Higgins 1-on-1. Burrow, who had already scored two touchdowns with Higgins that day, looked in the direction of the fifth-year wideout once again.
The Pro Bowl quarterback hit the shot through a razor-tight window with perfect timing. Higgins secured the pigskin and tapped two toes in the end zone to give the Bengals their eighth win of the season.
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With the win, playoff hopes remain. It may be slim though.
Burrow finished the contest with four total touchdowns and 412 passing yards. Higgins had 11 receptions for 131 yards and three touchdowns.
It was a monster performance, all the more impressive considering the 25-year-old had been dealing with ankle and knee injuries in the days leading up to the game.
Higgins, for his part, never intended to be left on the sidelines.
Earlier in the week, he texted Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, “I'm going to play.” ESPN coverage.
“Everybody knows what kind of player he is,” Burrow said of the star wideout. “When he's playing like that, he takes us to another level.”
If Denver had won, they could have qualified for the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season. The season culminated with Peyton Manning's victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50.
At 9-7 this year, the Broncos are still in control of their own destiny. A win against a Chiefs team that could rest Patrick Mahomes in Week 18 will clinch a spot.
The loss opens the door a little wider for Barrow, Higgins, and their friends.
