The Cincinnati Bengals lit up social media and NFL fans on Sunday during the 34-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
No wonder. In past years, Joe Burrow looking like himself and hitting Ja’Marr Chase for big plays was a rather routine thing that happened on a weekly basis.
Buy Bengals TicketsThis year…not so much — until Sunday. Burrow looked healthier, improved and found Chase for three touchdowns.
Add in the fact this was an entertaining, back-and-forth game between two teams attempting to save their respective seasons and naturally, it generated some big reactions.
Here’s a sampling of the best from right around the time the game went final.
Trey Hendrickson might be the hottest pass rusher in the NFL right now.
— Willie Lutz (@willie_lutz) October 8, 2023
Then the volume up.
Zac Taylor says “Alright, everybody.” pic.twitter.com/iaY5FF6Yas
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) October 8, 2023
Bengals win! And it’s a great one. Joe Burrow looked amazing and this offense looked competitive again.
— Blake Jewell (@BlakeJewellNFL) October 8, 2023
THE BENGALS ARE BACK. 🐅 #WHODEY pic.twitter.com/ZMYWKLGHEF
— Cincinnati 💔 (@CincyProblems) October 8, 2023
S/O to the Bengals staff getting Kwame Lassiter his first career reception at home.
— Ace Boogie (@NewStripeCity) October 8, 2023
This was the first game this year that the Bengals truly looked like they were back
— mike (@bengals_sans) October 8, 2023
Bengals with a much needed win, and their first road win of the season.
With the Ravens loss in Pittsburgh today, the Bengals are right back in the mix. Still a looong season.
Biggest takeaway is Burrow returning to form. Here's to continued progression of his calf & the O.
— Andre Perrotta (@andreperrotta13) October 8, 2023
Me watching Joe Burrow get back to Joe Shiesty today: pic.twitter.com/yX4nBao5BM
— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) October 8, 2023
Bengals win and Joe Burrow looked like the baller we know he is when healthy.
Jump back on the bandwagon, kids.
— Matt Deadwards (@MattEdwards) October 8, 2023