Joe Burrow throws for 2 TDs, Bengals hold on to beat Panthers 34-24 for first victory of the season
— Joe Burrow knew coming into the game that this was as close to a must-win as you can have early in the NFL season.
National Football League
FINAL
Cincinnati Bengals
34
Carolina Panthers
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 7 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 34 |
| CAR | 0 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
Bank of America Stadium · 72,258 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Tennessee Titans | W 43-36 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Baltimore Ravens | W 35-13 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 31-24 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | L 17-22 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | L 27-30 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:14 34-24
Evan McPherson 46 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:42 31-24
Eddy Pineiro 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:53 31-21
Diontae Johnson 21 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Field Goal 2:52 31-14
Evan McPherson 56 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:38 28-14
Chase Brown 1 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:01 21-14
Zack Moss 1 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 1:09 14-14
Xavier Legette 8 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Touchdown 7:14 14-7
Ja'Marr Chase 63 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 9:31 7-7
Chuba Hubbard 3 Yd Run (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Touchdown 0:05 7-0
Chase Brown 3 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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CAR
5 plays, 28 yards, 1:14 · End of Game
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CIN 1:14
9 plays, 35 yards, 3:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:14 34-24
Evan McPherson 46 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 4:23
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:19 · Punt
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CIN 4:42
5 plays, 20 yards, 3:00 · Punt
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CAR 7:42
8 plays, 29 yards, 3:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:42 31-24
Eddy Pineiro 48 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 11:28
9 plays, 46 yards, 4:25 · Interception
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CAR 0:53
5 plays, 70 yards, 1:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:53 31-21
Diontae Johnson 21 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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CIN 2:52
5 plays, -3 yards, 2:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:52 31-14
Evan McPherson 56 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 5:18
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:08 · Downs
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CIN 7:26
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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CAR 8:58
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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CIN 10:38
8 plays, 71 yards, 4:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:38 28-14
Chase Brown 1 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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CAR
1 play, -1 yard, 0:01 · End of Half
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CIN 0:01
8 plays, 66 yards, 1:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:01 21-14
Zack Moss 1 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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CAR 1:09
11 plays, 70 yards, 6:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:09 14-14
Xavier Legette 8 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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CIN 7:14
4 plays, 81 yards, 2:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:14 14-7
Ja'Marr Chase 63 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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CAR 9:31
11 plays, 70 yards, 5:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:31 7-7
Chuba Hubbard 3 Yd Run (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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CIN 0:05
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:05 7-0
Chase Brown 3 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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CAR 2:09
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:24 · Interception
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CIN 4:33
8 plays, 35 yards, 4:35 · Punt
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CAR 9:08
12 plays, 69 yards, 5:52 · Downs
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
CIN
CAR
24
1st Downs
24
14
Passing 1st downs
12
6
Rushing 1st downs
10
4
1st downs from penalties
2
7-13
3rd down efficiency
7-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-3
62
Total Plays
70
373
Total Yards
375
6.0
Yards per Play
5.4
10
Total Drives
11
232
Passing
220
22/31
Comp/Att
25/41
7.5
Yards per pass
5.4
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
141
Rushing
155
31
Rushing Attempts
29
4.5
Yards per rush
5.3
3-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
5-39
Penalties
6-37
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
28:58
Possession
31:02
Injuries
Carolina Panthers
- Bobby Okereke Questionable
- Brady Christensen Injured Reserve
- Jonathon Brooks Injured Reserve
- Torricelli Simpkins III Questionable
- Damien Lewis Questionable
Cincinnati Bengals
- Jordan Battle Questionable
- Cashius Howell Injured Reserve
- Kyle Dugger Questionable
- DJ Turner II Questionable
- Cedric Johnson Questionable
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