Joe Burrow Leads Opening Drive Touchdown, Cincinnati Bengals Tied With Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7-7
Cincinnati got what they wanted from their starters on Saturday night, as Joe Burrow led the offense on a 12-play, 73-yard touchdown drive to start the game.Burrow looked sharp, completing 5-of-7 passes for 51 yards and one touchdown. He led Cincinnati downfield on a drive that included five first downs, capping things off with a 9-yard touchdown throw to Tee Higgins.
The Bengals' defense played most of their starters, with guys like Sam Hubbard and Sheldon Rankins not playing. They forced a three-and-out to start the game. Hill and Turner stuck around after the first drive, with Hill tallying three pass breakups and nearly brought down an interception. It was ruled an incomplete after officials ruled that it hit the ground.The Bengals' offense struggled when Burrow left the game. They had three-straight three-and-outs and then Jake Browning threw an interception. He tried to hit Kwamie Lassiter deep downfield, but the young wide receiver was outmuscled by Keenan Issac for the football.
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