Main Story: Cincinnati beat Tennessee in overtime after a turbulent game, overcoming four turnovers and a slow start to improve to 5-2. Joe Burrow threw five touchdown passes and ran for another, while Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase delivered late. Dexter Lawrence II’s crucial fourth-quarter sack helped keep the Bengals alive—but the team knows its performance needs work.

By the Numbers
  • 5-2: Cincinnati’s record after seven games.
  • 4 turnovers by the Bengals.
  • 5 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdown for Joe Burrow.
  • More than 500 yards of Cincinnati offense.
Yes, But

The comeback showed resilience, but four turnovers, a sluggish opening quarter and defensive struggles that allowed Tennessee to score 36 points exposed areas the Bengals must clean up. Burrow called his third interception a “terrible throw” and said the team can’t keep winning while giving the ball away so often.

State of Play
  • Cincinnati is 5-2 and carries momentum from a hard-fought overtime win.
  • The team is preparing to travel to Madrid for its next game.
  • Coach Zac Taylor said the Bengals will review their mistakes; injury updates for DJ Turner II and Cashius Howell were still pending.
What's Next

The Bengals head on the road to Madrid, with a shortened week and travel schedule shaping preparations. Their focus: build on the late-game execution while correcting the turnovers, slow start and defensive lapses.

Bottom Line

Cincinnati proved it can withstand adversity and close a game—but the win is a boost, not a blueprint. If the Bengals want to sustain their momentum, they’ll need to pair their late-game playmaking with cleaner execution from the opening kickoff.