Overview
- Cincinnati sealed the road win with two second-half takeaways, including DJ Turner's interception with 1:24 left, on a day its offense mustered 141 yards.
- Rookie kicker Andre Szmyt missed a third-quarter extra point and a 36-yard attempt with 2:22 remaining after making a 45-yarder before halftime.
- Joe Flacco went 31-of-45 for 290 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions that deflected off receivers, while Cleveland outgained Cincinnati 327-141 and controlled the ball for nearly 36 minutes.
- Evan McPherson's 35-yard field goal with 2:48 in the third quarter put the Bengals ahead for good after Jordan Battle intercepted a tipped pass.
- Stefanski said he was “not there” on bringing in a new kicker immediately as fan criticism mounted; Cleveland visits Baltimore next, and the Bengals host Jacksonville.