For the first time this season, the Cincinnati Bengals generated nearly all positive reactions on social media and otherwise in the aftermath of a 27-12 win over the New York Jets in Week 3.
To say it was quite different than the reactions after the first two games of the season would be a gross understatement.
Those Bengals dropped the first games to very beatable opponents and entered Sunday with the season on the line, historically speaking given how rare it is for an 0-3 team to make the playoffs.
But the Bengals responded and so did fans and other observers after the offense got back on track and a playoff-hopeful looked great.
Trey Hendrickson changed this game.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) September 25, 2022
What I tell you about Hendrickson? The guy at left tackle is in a bad stance. He’s probably never played Left tackle. I knew Trey would blow by him. @Bengals
— Willie Anderson (@BigWillie7179) September 25, 2022
He's simply running harder. No hesitation. No dancing. Just "I'm coming. Tackle me if you can." https://t.co/oo8WeRHMl9
— Vance Meek (@vancemeek) September 25, 2022
Exactly what I expected from this team.
Tip the cap to this defense. Four turnovers after being the one thing they needed to add. Still plenty to work on offensively.
Hugeeeee game in the Jungle on Thursday.#Bengals
— Russ Heltman (@russheltman11) September 25, 2022
If the NFL moved from a head-to-head scoring system to a total points one, the Bengals would be 3-0.
— Dadio Makdook 🐅 (@dadiodefacto) September 25, 2022
FINAL: #Bengals 27, Jets 12.
Bengals can exhale.
Team talked all week about starting fast. Do so emphatically and their defense takes over from there.
Quick turnaround on TNF vs undefeated Miami.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) September 25, 2022
Take a deep breath and relax, #Bengals fans.
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) September 25, 2022
It's a win. Good time to get on the right track. Bring on Miami.
— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) September 25, 2022
The Cincinnati Bengals are back on track and now face what looks like a track team (Dolphins 3-0) in four days.
— Elise Jesse (@EliseJesseTV) September 25, 2022
1-2 with everything still in front of them. Good win.
Stock up:
Offensive line
Burrow in the pocket
Samaje PerineStock down:
Joe Mixon
Bengals DL (pending Reader injury)— Andrew Russell (@Andrew_Russell7) September 25, 2022
Cleared for takeoff 😏 pic.twitter.com/46RdOo7kHg
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) September 25, 2022
Lots of things to work on. Gonna have to get a lot better or Miami will destroy us
— reece (@footballcookies) September 25, 2022
Bengals needed a win and got one. Defense played a hell of a game, and it was nice to see the offense finally start to get on track. Got a big one on Thursday night, can’t wait to be there! WHO DEY!!! #RuleTheJungle
— Adam Bonifas (@ABonifas10) September 25, 2022
@jlbiii3 let’s gooooo way to close it for the good guys!
— Dj Reader (@Djread98) September 25, 2022
Ring of honor night, white helmet debut, primetime home game, undefeated team coming to town. Big week for the Cincinnati Bengals.
— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) September 25, 2022
Can we call off the fire Zac Taylor witch hunt now? On to Thursday! #WhoDey #RuleTheJungle https://t.co/A4q1ggfEvZ
— 🧀SuspiciousGrilledCheese🧀 (@susgrilldcheese) September 25, 2022
