It wasn’t pretty, and at times, it seemed like another disappointing loss was imminent, but the Cincinnati Bengals did just enough to secure a 17-7 win over the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football.
The final score doesn’t tell the whole story, as Chase Brown’s 30-yard touchdown came in the closing minutes while the Bengals were running out the clock. A 10-7 scoreline before that late touchdown better reflects the contest.
Joe Burrow called it an “ugly” win, and that’s exactly what it was. Still, he delivered a solid performance despite the pressure he faced, finishing 19-of-28 for 208 scoreless yards, with one big-time throw and no turnover-worthy plays. Burrow was pressured on 13 of his 35 dropbacks, taking two sacks and absorbing two additional hits.
PFF's dedicated team of graders was hard at work, analyzing every player on every play in real time. The grades and data will be available after a thorough review tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST.
In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Wide receiver Tee Higgins caught all seven of his catchable targets for 77 yards and four first downs in the Bengals' win. He snagged both of his contested targets, forced one missed tackle after the catch and averaged 4.9 yards after the catch per reception on the night.
BOX SCORE
| Bengals | Giants | |
| Total points | 17 | 7 |
| Total offensive plays | 52 | 74 |
| Average EPA per play | -0.051 | -0.219 |
| Total net yards | 289 | 309 |
| Avg yards per play | 5.6 | 4.2 |
| Total first downs | 13 | 24 |
| Rushing first downs | 1 | 10 |
| Passing first downs | 12 | 11 |
| Penalty first downs | 0 | 3 |
| Third-down efficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Fourth-down efficiency | 0% | 30% |
| Possessions | 11 | 11 |
| Avg plays per drive | 5.4 | 6.9 |
| Avg yards per drive | 24.1 | 25.8 |
| Avg points per drive | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Red-zone possessions | 1 | 2 |
| Red-zone plays | 6 | 3 |
| Red-zone TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Red-zone FGs | 1 | 0 |
| Red-zone scoring efficiency | 100% | 50% |
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