Bengals Secure Thrilling OT Victory Over Broncos
Joe Burrow delivered a masterful performance, throwing three touchdown passes to Tee Higgins, including the game-winner with 1:07 left in overtime, as the Cincinnati Bengals edged the Denver Broncos 30-24.
Despite a missed 33-yard field goal by Cade York in overtime, the Bengals’ defense forced a quick Denver three-and-out, giving Burrow and the offense another chance. Cincinnati capitalized with a five-play, 63-yard drive capped by Higgins’ 3-yard touchdown grab, securing the Bengals’ fourth straight win.
Burrow completed 39 of 49 passes for 412 yards and three touchdowns. Higgins hauled in 11 receptions for 131 yards, while Ja’Marr Chase added nine catches for 102 yards, setting a single-season franchise record with 117 receptions. Tight end Mike Gesicki contributed 10 catches for 86 yards, playing a key role in the offensive attack.
Marvin Mims Jr. forced overtime for Denver with a dramatic 25-yard touchdown catch on fourth-and-1 with eight seconds left in regulation. However, the Broncos (9-7) couldn’t capitalize in overtime, as Cincinnati improved to 8-8 and kept its playoff hopes alive.
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Rams Hold On to Top Cardinals in NFC West Showdown
Ahkello Witherspoon’s clutch interception in the end zone with 37 seconds remaining preserved the Los Angeles Rams’ 13-9 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Inglewood, Calif.
The Rams extended their winning streak to five games and maintained their one-game lead in the NFC West. A playoff berth could be clinched on Sunday depending on other results.
Matthew Stafford threw for 189 yards on 17-of-32 passing, while Puka Nacua shone with 10 receptions for 129 yards. The Rams’ defense held firm against Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray, who completed 33 of 48 passes for 321 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.
Trey McBride had a standout performance with 12 catches for 123 yards, surpassing 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in his career. However, his late target in the end zone resulted in the decisive interception as Arizona (7-9) dropped its fifth game in six outings.
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Chargers Dominate Patriots, Clinch AFC Playoff Spot
Justin Herbert threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns as the Los Angeles Chargers cruised to a 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., clinching a playoff berth under first-year coach Jim Harbaugh.
Herbert completed 26 of 38 passes, connecting with Ladd McConkey for two touchdowns. McConkey finished with eight receptions for 94 yards. Derius Davis added a scoring catch, while J.K. Dobbins rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. Cameron Dicker contributed four field goals to the Chargers’ commanding win.
Derwin James led a stout defensive effort with two sacks and a fumble recovery as Los Angeles improved to 10-6.
New England’s rookie quarterback Drake Maye completed 12 of 22 passes for 117 yards, including a touchdown pass to DeMario Douglas, but the Patriots (3-13) suffered their sixth consecutive loss in a season to forget.
