Archives for January 2022

Neither the Bengals nor the Titans have generated much offense in the first half of Saturday’s divisional-round matchup, as Cincinnati leads Tennessee 9-6 at halftime. Bengals kicker Evan McPherson has hit three field goals of 38, 45, and 54 yards. The last one came with 1:35 left in the second quarter. Cincinnati’s run game has [more] … [Read more...] about Bengals lead Titans 9-6 at halftime

The Bengals got off to a hot start in the second half and now have a solid lead over the Titans. Though the club had just 7 yards rushing at halftime, Cincinnati came out running in the third quarter. And Joe Mixon capped a nine-play, 65-yard drive with a 16-yard touchdown run. Cincinnati converted a [more] … [Read more...] about Joe Mixon touchdown gives Bengals 16-6 lead

The Packers will not have left tackle David Bakhtiari or wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling for Saturday night’s game against the 49ers. Both players are inactive for the divisional round game. Bakhtiari played for the first time all year in Week 18, but missed two of the three practices this week as he continues to have [more] … [Read more...] about David Bakhtiari, Marquez Valdes-Scantling out for Packers

The Titans aren’t out of it yet. Tennessee has scored 10 straight points to tie Cincinnati at 16 at the end of the third quarter. Kicker Randy Bullock made a 34-yard field goal with 1:36 left in the period to make the score 16-9. And on the Bengals’ ensuing drive, a Joe Burrow pass went [more] … [Read more...] about A.J. Brown’s 33-yard touchdown ties Bengals, Titans at 16 late in third quarter

Joe Burrow is Joe Montana. Yes, it’s too early to compare achievements. It’s not too early to compare attitudes. Both were brash, in a way that wasn’t. Montana had, and Burrow has, a nonchalant confidence backed up by their abilities. On Saturday, Burrow stayed cool and calm through nine sacks — equalling a playoff record [more] … [Read more...] about Joe Burrow overcomes playoff-record nine sacks to advance