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Burrow's 6 TDs Lead Bengals Past Titans in OT Thriller
1 Nov
Summary
- Bengals beat Titans 43-36 in overtime despite a poor performance.
- Joe Burrow accounted for six total touchdowns in the victory.
- Cincinnati will travel to Madrid, Spain, for their next game.
The Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans 43-36 in overtime on November 1, marking what was described as their worst game of the 2026 season. Despite a lackluster performance that included four turnovers and allowing 440 yards, the Bengals improved their record to 5-2. Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II's crucial sack forced overtime, preventing the Titans from winning in regulation.
Quarterback Joe Burrow led the Bengals' offense, throwing three interceptions but also orchestrating the game-winning drive in overtime. He accounted for a career-high six touchdowns, with five passing and one rushing touchdown. This victory came against a struggling Titans team (1-7) that had recently traded away key players like defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.
The Titans, despite their record, put up a fight, with Tony Pollard rushing for 117 yards and quarterback Cam Ward throwing for a career-high 304 yards. The Bengals' defense faced criticism given the Titans were reportedly in rebuild mode. Cincinnati's next game is scheduled for November 8 in Madrid, Spain, against the Atlanta Falcons.
