The Cincinnati Bengals took a big step towards a possible spot in the AFC playoffs with a 23-20 come-from-behind win over the visiting Cleveland Browns on Sunday. In fact, Mike Nugent’s game-winning 26-yard field goal with 41 seconds left – which was set up by a great 51-yard reception from rookie A.J. Green – was the first time the Bengals led all afternoon.
It marked the third time this season that the Bengals (7-4) have come back to win a game in which they trailed by 10 or more at halftime – which ties an all-time NFL record. They beat the Buffalo Bills 23-20 in a game they trailed 17-3 at halftime. They then defeated the Tennessee Titans 24-17 in a contest they trailed 17-7 at the half. Interestingly, 17-7 was also the halftime count against the Browns.
Now, with games against the Houston Texans – who are down to their third quarterback after the injury to Matt Leinart on Sunday – St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals, the Bengals could get to 10 wins even if they lose their r...
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PLAYERS:
Mike Nugent,
A.J. Green,
Matt Leinart,
Geno Atkins,
Colt McCoy,
Warren Sapp,
Cam Newton,
Andy Dalton,
Cedric Benson,
Andrew Hawkins,
Jermaine Gresham,
Carlos Dunlap,
Pat Sims
TEAMS: Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, St. Louis Rams
TEAMS: Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, St. Louis Rams
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