The Cincinnati Bengals found a way to win against the Browns without some of their top playmakers.
Wide receiver Tyler Boyd left the game after just two plays with a finger injury. His fellow playmaker, Tee Higgins, played just one snap before hamstring issues caught up to him and sidelined him the rest of the afternoon Sunday.
That didn't stop Joe Burrow from targeting a star like Ja'Marr Chase or other backup receivers like Trenton Irwin and Trent Taylor who contributed on key scoring drives that made the difference in the Bengals' 23-10 win over Cleveland.
Cincinnati's defense limited Cleveland to just 10 points mostly due in part to keeping Nick Chubb at just 2.4 yards per carry. Quarterback Deshaun Watson threw for 276 yards, but the Browns were 4-15 on 3rd downs on Sunday.
Rookie cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt and linebacker Logan Wilson were some of the top tacklers and playmakers along with defensive tackle D.J. Reader who contributed providing a valuable presence up front.
The Strictly Stripes crew explains how Cincinnati put together the victory even without tried-and-true stars. They also talk about how fundamental the run defense has been after performances against Chubb and Titans RB Derrick Henry, along with where Burrow fits in the MVP race.
This podcast features Mohammad Ahmad, Andrew Gillis, Michael Niziolek and Jimmy Watkins.
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