The Cincinnati Bengals moved to 1-2 with the 19-16 win over the Los Angeles Rams on “Monday Night Football” in Week 3.
It was a low-scoring affair in the first half, much to the dismay of the fans at Paycor Stadium accustomed to seeing Joe Burrow and Co. put up huge highlights and bigger numbers.
Buy Bengals TicketsBut with Burrow limited by the calf injury after being a game-time decision to play at all, fans were happy to simply see the team establish its first lead of the season at all.
Coming out of the game, here’s a look at some of the best instant reactions to the result.
The Rams are NOT the Ravens or Browns and that was important to keep in mind when analyzing the last two weeks. Bengals have a nice upcoming stretch now, especially if Burrow can keep getting healthier.
— Chris Roling (@Chris_Roling) September 26, 2023
Season saving win for the Bengals it feels like
Some quick thoughts:
Ja’Marr was fantastic
Logan Wilson just has an eye for the ball
When the Bengals get their rush going they are so much better
Joe Burrow is one tough guy
Bengals o-line is so much better— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) September 26, 2023
Joe Burrow on ESPN: “We got through it.”
No setbacks, he confirms. #Bengals @FOX19
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) September 26, 2023
Still need to figure things out offensively but the Bengals just needed to win this game no matter what it took.
— Blake Jewell (@BlakeJewellNFL) September 26, 2023
Bengals defense on MNF:
🔸 6 sacks
🔸 2 INTs
🔸 1 TD allowed pic.twitter.com/dSCRpJIf47— PFF (@PFF) September 26, 2023
With a far less than 100% Joe Burrow, the #Bengals pulled out a gutty, tough win tonight. It had to be a total team win, and it was all of that. Impressive even for Burrow to be out there.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 26, 2023
Ja'Marr in prime time 🌟
12 REC
141 YDSBengals get their first W of the season 🐅 pic.twitter.com/i5QC8Ujz2q
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 26, 2023
#Bengals 19 Rams 16
Wasn’t always pretty
Got pretty frustrating
But found a way and win is a win
What a defensive effort…6 sack, 2 INT, 1-11 3rd, 1-4 red zone
Gutty Burrow 259
Mixon 19-65
Chase 12-141
Season saved— LanceMcAlister (@LanceMcAlister) September 26, 2023
Thank you for making my night
— Parody Britt (@VonnParody) September 26, 2023
ILL TAKE AN UGLY WIN OVER A PRETTY LOSS ANY DAY!!
— Mason 💙💛 (@masonyo25) September 26, 2023
So Zac gets roasted for not scheming or feeding his stars. Chase got moved around and ate, Mixon ate, lots of TE usage, Chase in backfield. But still roasted. He will never win with some of the fanbase. https://t.co/OKXrIMnci5
— Matt (@MrKCincy) September 26, 2023
Win ✅
Burrow making it out healthy ✅
On to week 4 folks. pic.twitter.com/5ndTx2HeyW
— Ace Boogie (@NewStripeCity) September 26, 2023
Ain’t no style points for wins. Issa Dub.
— ZIM (@zimwhodey) September 26, 2023
*No team has ever made the playoffs when starting 0-2 in back to back seasons*
The Cincinnati Bengals: pic.twitter.com/aeRKr95S0a
— Patrick Carey (@PatCareySports) September 26, 2023
Absolute warrior. pic.twitter.com/jKmPUWZRUq
— Andrew Russell (@Andrew_Russell7) September 26, 2023
