The miracle is alive in Cincinnati.
All has gone proper for the Bengals thus far, as they saved their playoff hopes alive with their 19-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday evening.
The Bengals offense didn’t get many massive splashes apart from an early landing to Ja’Marr Chase, however for as soon as, it was the protection that stepped up all through the sport. In truth, the Bengals had gotten out to a 10-0 lead within the first quarter, however then mustered simply 4 discipline objectives the remainder of the best way.
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The Cincinnati Bengals recuperate a Steelers fumble within the second quarter of the NFL Week 18 recreation between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK through Imagn Images)
After the Steelers obtained a landing of their very own within the second quarter, each offenses stalled for awhile – Cincy added a discipline purpose simply earlier than the half ended, and so they added two extra on every of their first two drives of the second half to steer, 19-7 early within the remaining quarter.
But the Steelers offense lastly obtained going, as Russell Wilson led a nine-play, 65-yard landing drive that resulted in Pat Freiermuth discovering the top zone, making it a five-point recreation.
The Steelers, with 5:24 left within the recreation, went three-and-out and punted the ball away. However, the ball was muffed by the Bengals and recovered by Pittsburgh on the alternative 38, giving them life once more. But they have been unable to take benefit, and on 4th and 18, they needed to accept a 54-yard discipline purpose to path, 19-17 with 2:39 to go.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive finish Trey Hendrickson (91) sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) within the first quarter of the NFL Week 18 recreation between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK through Imagn Images)
The Steelers have been capable of get a three-and-out and obtained the ball contained in the two-minute warning, needing a discipline purpose to win. On a third down, Wilson noticed an open George Pickens to get into discipline purpose vary, however the move went by means of his arms persevering with his tough evening filled with drops (he completed with one catch for 5 yards). On 4th down, Freiermuth was unable to squeeze a move, and the Bengals kneeled out the clock to get the win.
Now, the Bengals make the playoffs if each the Denver Broncos both tie or lose to the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Miami Dolphins lose to the New York Jets.
As for the Steelers, they’re nonetheless sitting on the No. 5 seed, however would fall to No. 6 if the Los Angeles Chargers win on Sunday.
Burrow made another case for a longshot MVP nod, going 37-for-46 for 277 yards and a landing – Chase made 10 receptions for 96 yards and the primary quarter rating.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is pulled again to his toes after being sacked within the second quarter of the NFL Week 18 recreation between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK through Imagn Images)
Wilson was 17-for-31 for 148 yards, however his weapons didn’t do him many favors. Freiermuth led the best way with eight catches (for 85 yards), however the subsequent closest was Najee Harris with 4.
Best consider the Bengals shall be tuned into NFL RedZone on Sunday to change into the third AFC North crew to make the playoffs.
