The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the New York Giants 17-7 on Sunday night in a game marked by poor decisions from the Giants and a key touchdown run from Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Despite several costly mistakes, the Giants had a chance to tie the game in the fourth quarter but missed two crucial field goals. Burrow's 3rd-and-12 touchdown run in the first half gave the Bengals an early lead, which they never relinquished.
The New York Giants' frustrating season continued on Sunday night as they fell to the Cincinnati Bengals 17-7 at MetLife Stadium. A series of unforced errors and questionable decision-making proved costly for the Giants, who now sit at 3-3 on the season.
Bengals Beat Giants 17-7: Burrow's Touchdown Run Stuns New York
The game's turning point came in the first half when Burrow, facing 3rd-and-12 from the Giants' 47-yard line, took off running to his right. To the surprise of everyone, there was no Giants player in sight, and Burrow galloped 51 yards for the touchdown, giving the Bengals a 7-0 lead.
The Giants responded with a touchdown drive of their own, converting two fourth downs along the way, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. punched it in from one yard out to tie the game at 7-7. However, the Bengals regained the lead on their next drive, and the Giants had a chance to equalize again late in the fourth quarter.
Bengals Beat Giants 17-7: Burrow's Touchdown Run Stuns New York
Daniel Jones led the Giants on an 11-play, 42-yard drive, but Jaylin Hyatt failed to get open on a deep pass, and Jones' subsequent pass was intercepted by a Bengals defender. Greg Joseph then missed a 47-yard field goal and later a 45-yarder, squandering the Giants' chances of a comeback.
The Bengals put the game away with a touchdown run by Chase Brown, and the Giants' defense, which had been relatively stout throughout the game, finally crumbled. Burrow finished with 208 passing yards and 55 rushing yards, while Jones had 205 passing yards and one interception.
Bengals Beat Giants 17-7: Burrow's Touchdown Run Stuns New York
The Giants' loss was particularly disappointing given their strong start to the season. However, they have now lost three of their last four games and have a tough schedule ahead of them, with games against the Ravens, Packers, and Titans on the horizon.
The Bengals, meanwhile, improved to 2-3 on the season and will look to build on their victory when they face the Browns next week. Burrow's touchdown run was a game-changer, and the Bengals' defense did a solid job of limiting the Giants' offense. If they can continue to play at this level, they could be a surprise contender in the AFC this season.
