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Joe Burrow Hits Lineman Cody Ford for 20 Yards on Birthday Trick Play

Coach Zac Taylor said the one-off call was added this week to reward the offensive line's energy.

Overview

  • Cincinnati beat Arizona 37-14, and the play came late in the third quarter with a 23-point lead.
  • Ford, an offensive lineman lined up wide, made his first regular-season reception for 20 yards on his birthday.
  • Taylor said the design had been in the playbook for only a week as a morale boost for the position group.
  • The coach noted he wanted Ford to go down, but Ford shed multiple tackles before being stopped inside the five.
  • Fans chanted “Cody” at Paycor Stadium, and players continued the celebration in the locker room.