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Cody Ford's 29th-Birthday Grab Caps Bengals' Rehearsed Trick Play in Win

Coaches said the week-old wrinkle was a morale lift for the O-line in a low-risk moment.

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Dec 28, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) calls signals during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Joe Burrow hit the 345-pound lineman for a 21-yard catch-and-run late in the third quarter of a 37-14 win over Arizona, marking Ford's first regular-season reception.
  • Zac Taylor said the play had been installed and practiced for about a week as a morale boost for the offensive line.
  • Taylor added he was unaware it was Ford's 29th birthday when he called it.
  • Chants of “Cody!” filled Paycor Stadium and continued in the locker room after the game.
  • Despite crowd pleas for a goal-line touch, Taylor said there was “zero percent chance” of a second try, and Cincinnati moved to 6-10 with the Browns up next.