Sunday Night Football: Joe Burrow passes for 348 yards in Bengals' 24-18 victory over Bills

The Bengals continue their winning streak with a victory over the Bills in Sunday Night Football. Joe Burrow shines despite injury.

In a repeat of last season, Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals have once again defied a slow start to the season. Their momentum continued on Sunday Night Football as they secured a victory over the Buffalo Bills. The Bengals' triumph with a score of 24-18 marked their fourth consecutive win, following a challenging 1-3 start.

The Bills managed to score with just 3 minutes and 32 seconds remaining on the clock, thanks to a 17-yard pass from Josh Allen to Stefon Diggs. The same duo then successfully converted a 2-point conversion. However, the Bills never had the opportunity to possess the ball again.

In a crucial play, Joe Mixon skillfully evaded Von Miller on third-and-three, gaining 5 yards and enabling the Bengals to confidently finish the game in victory formation. With a seven-play, 41-yard drive, they effectively ran out the final 3 minutes and 32 seconds.

Despite losing his fingernail on his right index finger early in the game, Joe Burrow showcased his resilience and talent. He completed an impressive 31 of 44 passes for 348 yards and two touchdowns. Tee Higgins emerged as a key receiver, catching eight passes for 110 yards. Ja'Mar Chase also made significant contributions with four catches for 41 yards, although he endured a back injury from a hard landing on the turf. Nonetheless, Chase remained in the game, displaying his determination.

Joe Mixon played a crucial role in both the rushing and passing game. He ran for 37 yards and scored a touchdown on 14 carries, while also catching five passes for 31 yards.

In a rematch of their postseason encounter in 2022, the Bengals once again outperformed the Bills. They outgained Buffalo with a total yardage of 397 compared to the Bills' 317. Additionally, the Bengals held a favorable plus-2 turnover ratio.

Josh Allen completed 26 of 38 passes for 258 yards, contributing a touchdown and an interception to the Bills' efforts. Stefon Diggs emerged as a prominent target, catching six passes for 86 yards. Dalton Kincaid had an impressive performance with 10 receptions for 81 yards, but unfortunately lost a fumble at the Cincinnati 22 with 13 minutes and 18 seconds remaining in the game.

Damar Hamlin, the Bills' safety who had previously suffered cardiac arrest on the field in January, returned to Cincinnati for the first time since the incident. However, he was not included in the game and watched from the bench.

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