As Week 6 of the NFL season rolls around, desperation looms for struggling teams, including the Cincinnati Bengals with a 1-4 record. In a pivotal “Sunday Night Football” matchup against the New York Giants, the Bengals secured a 17-7 victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Surprisingly, it was the Bengals’ defense, not their usually high-powered offense, that shined in the game. After breaking a streak of allowing double-digit points in 75 consecutive games, Cincinnati held the Giants to just one scoring drive out of 10, with quarterback Daniel Jones facing a tough night throwing.
Although Bengals QB Joe Burrow faced pressure from the Giants’ defense, he delivered a crucial 29-yard pass late in the fourth quarter to set up the game-winning touchdown run by Chase Brown. Despite the offensive struggles, the Bengals emerged victorious.
Looking ahead, the Bengals will take on the Cleveland Browns on the road, while the Giants will host the Philadelphia Eagles at home, aiming to improve their winless home record this season.