FOXBOROUGH, Ma. — After a costly second half full of mistakes, the Cincinnati Bengal barely pulled out a 22-18 win.
The Bengals (11-4) went into the second half up 22-0, but when quarterback Joe Burrow threw a pick-six in the third quarter shifting the second half momentum.
Despite the momentum shift, the Bengals defensive line stepped up where they needed to with a recovered fumbled ball on first and goal.
The Bengals clinched a playoff spot after Thursday's loss for the New York Jets, but they're currently vying for the top spot in the AFC North. With two more games in the regular season, every win matters.
The Bengals are currently sitting one win ahead of the Baltimore Ravens, who are 10-5.
In a crucial AFC matchup, the Bengals will face the Buffalo Bills (12-3) on Monday, Jan. 2.
Kickoff is at Paycor Stadium at 8:30 p.m. You can watch the game on WCPO 9.
