CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow did one thing he has by no means performed within the NFL. Of the 133 landing passes he has thrown, none of them got here whereas he was already on the bottom. That modified within the first quarter in opposition to the Cleveland Browns.
As the pocket collapsed round him, Burrow stumbled and dove ahead as he evaded strain. But though his knees had been already on the turf, he had the presence of thoughts to dart the ball to extensive receiver Tee Higgins in the long run zone. Officials stated the landing stood since a defender did not trigger Burrow to go down.
JOE BURROW AS HE GOES TO THE GROUND.
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The rating gave the Bengals a 7-0 lead with 7:14 left within the first quarter and marked the tip of an eventful opening two drives at Paycor Stadium. After a prolonged first drive by the Browns, which started with a 66-yard run by Jerome Ford, Bengals security Vonn Bell punched the ball out of Browns operating again D’Onte Foreman‘s grasp on the aim line.
Then, Burrow eclipsed 4,000 passing yards on the season. The throw to Higgins was the newest instance of a quarterback having fun with one of the best 12 months of his profession.
