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Week 5 Game Recap: Beat the Cardinals 34-20
Joe Burrow’s remarkable resurgence has brought a swift transformation to the Bengals’ atmosphere, particularly evident in their game last Sunday. It marked the healthiest Burrow has appeared all season, showcasing his adept pocket navigation and even some successful scrambling. Despite last week’s disheartening loss, his significant health improvement had a predictable and substantial impact on Cincinnati’s offense, which effortlessly gained a season-high 380 yards. While Burrow’s accuracy wasn’t flawless, it was a night-and-day improvement from his earlier struggles in the season, dispelling the gloomy outlook that had loomed over the team. Another key returnee was Ja’Marr Chase, Burrow’s favored target, who not only had a stellar performance but set a new Bengals record for single-game receptions with a spectacular showing of 15 catches, 192 yards, and three touchdowns, including a 63-yard score that bolstered the Bengals’ lead early in the second half. Remarkably, this resurgence marked a return to prominence for both Burrow and Chase, with Week 5 ushering in a newfound sense of optimism for the Bengals.
Ravens and Lamar Jackson faltered offensively when it mattered most. Despite taking an early lead, they missed critical opportunities and saw their offense unravel in the second half. Jackson’s turnovers, including a costly red-zone interception, and a failure to respond to pressure contributed to their struggles, marking a setback for the Ravens’ evolving offense.
In a pivotal game where the Steelers’ offense struggled, their defense and special teams stepped up, turning a potential loss into a victory. A game-changing fourth-quarter blocked punt resulted in a safety, narrowing Baltimore’s lead to 10-5. Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. made a crucial end-zone interception of Lamar Jackson, and their defense made two key stops in the final minutes, securing a gutsy performance that carried an outsized share of the load.
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