Bengals defeat Cowboys after Dallas’ special teams blunder; College Football Playoff expert picks

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🏈 Good morning to all, but especially to …

THE CINCINNATI BENGALS

After weeks of tough breaks and heartbreaking losses, the Bengalsgot a big break, took advantage and kept their very faint playoff hopes alive. Cincinnati beat Dallas, 27-20, on a dramatic late sequence:

With two minutes left and tied 20-20, the Bengals prepared to punt the ball back to the Cowboys, setting up Dallas with a chance to take a late lead.Nick Vigil broke through and deflected the punt, which went past the line of scrimmage (making it technically not “blocked”) and bounced forward. Dallas cornerback Amani Oruwariye tried to field the ball and failed, a la Leon Lett many years ago. Essentially, it was the same as a punt returner muffing a punt. Cincinnati’s Maema Njongmeta recovered the loose ball.Three plays later, given new life, Joe Burrow found Ja’Marr Chase, who turned upfield…


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Author : Zachary Pereles

Publish date : 2024-12-10 14:05:00

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