The Cincinnati Bengals carried their first lead of the 2023 season into the fourth quarter of Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Rams and ended up winning, 19-16.
A hobbled Joe Burrow didn’t leave the pocket much or take many shots deep down the field, but the peppering of the middle of the field with Ja’Marr Chase and others worked well when the team wasn’t committing penalties.
And in a bit of deja vu, the defense did some of the very heavy lifting for most of the game, highlighted by two interceptions for linebacker Logan Wilson.
Here’s a look at some quick notes and stats to know exiting the game.