The Cincinnati Bengals caused quite a stir on social media during and right after the Week 6 game against the Seattle Seahawks.
That game was a 17-13 win, moving the team to 3-3 at the break at right in a position to make a run.
Onlookers had to know the game was going to be a close one given the 3-1 resume the Seahawks sported going into this one, plus some of the offensive inconsistencies for Joe Burrow’s unit and the big-play and tackling woes that have plagued the defense early this year.
Here’s a look at some of the most notable reactions from fans and media alike from just after the game went final.
After a rough start to their season, including a frustrating calf injury for star QB Joe Burrow, the #Bengals beat the #Seahawks and go into their bye at 3-3.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 15, 2023
FINAL: #Bengals 17, Seahawks 13.
The identity of this defense the last two years just showed itself again.
That was the exact performance the Cincinnati D needed considering the first 5 weeks.
The offense, well, needs this bye week to self-scout.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) October 15, 2023
The defense came through. What a day for them.
Bengals get back to .500 at 3-3 into their BYE week.
— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) October 15, 2023
Can Sam Hubbard finally get some Pro Bowl love this year? #WhoDey
— Mike Daniels (@Mike_Daniels76) October 15, 2023
RELAX. The Bengals are 3-3 and Burrow is healthy at the bye.
— Chris Roling (@Chris_Roling) October 15, 2023
BJ Hill with a monster pressure and hit on Geno to end the game
Bengals offense with a poor 2nd H, but the most important thing today was to get to 3-3 and get Burrow healthy going into the bye. Mission accomplished on both of those fronts, though a lot to clean up.
Who Dey
— Andre Perrotta (@andreperrotta13) October 15, 2023
Win is a Win . Congratulations @Bengals 3-3 #Whodey pic.twitter.com/6sDdVy8gx8
— Willie Anderson (@BigWillie7179) October 15, 2023
Osprey down pic.twitter.com/7tpmKhzh7g
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) October 15, 2023
The Bengals defense forced Seattle to go 1-5 in the red zone. https://t.co/jSYzb0Cij5
— Tyler Dragon (@TheTylerDragon) October 15, 2023
The Bengals offense owes their defense infinite steak dinners during the bye week
— Blake Jewell (@BlakeJewellNFL) October 15, 2023
Kudos to the #Bengals D… Had to win it about 87 different times.
— Dylan Streibig (@DoubletoughDyl) October 15, 2023
The @Bengals improve to 3-3 with a home victory over the Seahawks! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/twqIAYxNTI
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 15, 2023
The Cincinnati #Bengals are 3-3 heading into the bye week.
It comes after the Bengals:
– Started 0-2, both divisional losses.
– Lost 2 separate games 27-3.
– Didn't have a mobile QB for 4 weeks.Feels like this is where the #Bengals say "game on" to the rest of the league.
— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) October 15, 2023
BJ Hill with another QB hit to end the game! Tight hard fought game between two high end teams. Bengals hit the bye at 3-3 which seemed nearly impossible after the Titans game.
— mike (@bengals_sans) October 15, 2023
Bengals Defense gets all the game balls
— Faux Joey Brrr (@FauxJeaux) October 15, 2023
Potentially season saving second half by the bengals’ defense
— John Sheeran (@John__Sheeran) October 15, 2023
Seahawks had three drives in the second half inside the Bengals eight yard line where they scored ZERO points.
— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) October 15, 2023
It's @CamTaylorBritt_'s world and we're just livin' in it pic.twitter.com/9mgk4HXohS
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) October 15, 2023
