The Bengals have struggled with bad luck all season, but they finally got a good turn of luck to get the win against the Cowboys.
The Cincinnati Bengals season in 2024 has been one nightmare after another, every single game ending with terrible luck and a loss.
Finally, against the Cowboys it flipped the other way when the Bengals recovered their own blocked punt. That lead to the drive that gave them the lead with under two minutes left, and the Cowboys just didn’t have time to mount a comeback.
While the Bengals are all but eliminated from the playoffs, this game can at least start to give them some momentum for 2025. There were also some signs of life, with more play coming from rookies and young players. It is key to figure out how well they can contribute down the stretch for next season.
In the end while losses are better for the Bengals draft position, getting wins is great for morale, it was very reassuring to see a smile on Joe Burrow’s face after a win again.
With that said, let’s check out what Twitter thought of the results of the game.
3rd game for Ja’Marr Chase this year over 175 yards receiving, 4th game with 2+ TDs, 3rd with 10+ receptionspic.twitter.com/b2l9VI32V4
— Jake Liscow (@JakeLiscow) December 10, 2024
Taylor applauds not just Burrow’s physical presence: “Not just the physical toughness but the mental toughness in this game because what Zimmer does to you, as tough as it gets.”
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) December 10, 2024
While true, they put themselves in those situations. They did it again tonight on what should’ve been the final drive. They finally ran into a team who folded worse. https://t.co/D76xIFUgjn
— John Sheeran (@John__Sheeran) December 10, 2024
Best in the league. https://t.co/7yk3TquR7E
— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) December 10, 2024
Zac: Luck went our way on this one, in reference to blocked punt
— Jay Morrison (@ByJayMorrison) December 10, 2024
With 14 catches, 177 yards, and 2 scores, Ja’Marr Chase is the first receiver with a 10+, 175+, 2+ game since Ja’Marr Chase did it in Week 10 against the Ravens, who was the first receiver to do it since Ja’Marr Chase did it in Week 5 against the Ravens.
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) December 10, 2024
Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase celebrate their win in Dallas with some Simpson doughnuts.
Chase gets Burrow in the face with one and then Joe gets him right back. #Bengals pic.twitter.com/XalmhYWC2K
— Joey DeBerardino (@JoeyDeBerardino) December 10, 2024
For the first time ALL SEASON the Bengals opponents make a mistake that causes them the game, instead of the Bengals. lol
— Timmy South (@TimothySouth6) December 10, 2024
Ja’Marr Chase Triple Crown watch
93 Catches (1st)
1,319 Yards (1st)
15 Receiving TDs (1st) pic.twitter.com/ZFmnWTgLIc— PFF (@PFF) December 10, 2024
“Me and Joe were already on the same page” – Ja’Marr before the game-winning TD play
— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) December 10, 2024
Most catches in a MNF game:
Herman Moore, 14 (1995)
Jerry Rice, 14 (1995)
Cooper Kupp, 14 (2022)
Travis Kelce, 14 (2024)
Ja’Marr Chase, 14 (2024)— Jay Morrison (@ByJayMorrison) December 10, 2024
Ja’Marr Chase hauled in 9 of 11 targets on out-breaking routes for 122 yards and 2 TDs, the most receiving yards on out-breakers over the last seven seasons.
Chase finished with 75 yards after the catch, giving him 626 YAC on the season, most in the NFL.
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— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) December 10, 2024
“Honestly I still think he has a chance” – Ja’Marr on Joe Burrow being in the MVP convos
— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) December 10, 2024
Joe Burrow’s past five games
WK 9 vs LV: 5 pass TD
WK 10 @ BAL: 4 pass TD
WK 11 @ LAC: 3 pass TD
WK 13 vs PIT: 3 pass TD
WK 14 @ DAL: 3 pass TD18 TDs. Insane.
— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) December 10, 2024
Who Dey!
