CINCINNATI — A Bengals game day tradition is here to stay. After the team’s 27-10 win in Buffalo Sunday, members of the organization dropped off game balls to several local bars in Cincinnati, Covington and Oakley.
Coach Zac Taylor stopped by Rhinehaus in Over-The-Rhine around midnight Monday. He presented the bar with a game ball and was greeted by cheering fans.
We got one! #WhoDey #RuleTheJungle pic.twitter.com/nIHlBdWIRQ
— rhinehaus (@rhinehausotr) January 23, 2023
That about says it all for tonight pic.twitter.com/5fRtkfMwep
— Danny Samet (@SannyDamet) January 23, 2023
The ball was labeled “two of six” and read “They gotta play us… in the snow!”
Taylor spoke to fans briefly during his visit and expressed his appreciation for their support.
“Whatever you’re wearing right now,” he said, “same bar, next Sunday.”
Oak Tavern on Madison Avenue in Oakley received a game ball too. Bengals OL Ted Karras delivered it to a bar full of screaming fans.
Linebacker Germaine Pratt and Safety Jessie Bates delivered the third game ball to Gypsy's in Covington.
"We wouldn't have it without all the amazing people that stop into Gypsy's and cheer this team on," the bar said in a Facebook post.
Now, the Bengals are headed to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs in the AFC Championship.
Kickoff is Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
As for those neutral site tickets the NFL directed the Chiefs and Bills to sell? Joe Burrow put it best: "Better send those refunds."
Joe Burrow's thoughts on tickets being sold for a Bills/Chiefs neutral site AFC Championship?
"Better send those refunds." 😂 pic.twitter.com/6UqPrVAuy4
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) January 22, 2023
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