Cincinnati Bengals 34, Atlanta Falcons 17
Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes and ran for another, leading the Cincinnati Bengals to a 34-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9.
The win moves Cincinnati to 6-2 on the season and extends their winning streak to four games. Atlanta dropped to 3-6 following the loss.
Early Scoring and Offense
Burrow connected with Ja’Marr Chase on a 47-yard score just five plays into the contest. Chase finished the first half with over 100 receiving yards and ended the game with 155 yards on 10 receptions.
Tee Higgins added two touchdown catches for Cincinnati, finishing with 32 yards on five receptions. Burrow completed 24 of 29 passes for 271 yards and three touchdowns without an interception, while adding a 1-yard quarterback sneak for a score in the second quarter.
Falcons Performance and Statistics
Michael Penix Jr. completed 20 of 31 passes for 162 yards, one touchdown, and one interception for Atlanta. Running back Bijan Robinson carried 19 times for 100 yards and a touchdown, adding six receptions for 47 yards.
Bengals halftime observations in Madrid: * Bengals lead Falcons 24-10. * Joe Burrow 18 of 22 for 239 yards, 2 TDs and a rushing TD. His passer rating is 142.2 * Ja'Marr Chase 8 catches for 142 yards, including a 47-yard TD, a 31-yard crosser, a 11-yarder when he reacted to a…
Drake London contributed 68 receiving yards on five catches, while Kyle Pitts Sr. had three receptions for 23 yards. Folk missed a field goal wide left in the fourth quarter, marking his first miss of the season.
Bengals secure victory after stadium lights flicker
Stadium lights briefly went out right as the Bengals hiked the ball late in the fourth quarter, forcing a re-play after power returned. Running back Samaje Perine then picked up 14 yards to secure a first down, allowing Burrow to kneel out the final seconds.
Evan McPherson added a 43-yard field goal with 4:36 remaining to push the Cincinnati lead to 17 points. The Bengals defense sealed the outcome shortly after when Michael Penix Jr. threw an interception to thwart a late Atlanta possession.
Common Questions About the Matchup
What were Joe Burrow’s total statistics against Atlanta?
Burrow finished 24-of-29 passing for 271 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He also rushed three times for 7 yards and a touchdown.
How did Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins perform?
Ja’Marr Chase recorded 10 receptions for 155 yards and one touchdown, while Tee Higgins caught five passes for 32 yards and two touchdowns.
What was the final record for both teams after this game?
The Cincinnati Bengals improved to 6-2 on the season, and the Atlanta Falcons fell to 3-6.