Cincinnati Bengals Dominate at State Farm Stadium Against Arizona Cardinals
The Cincinnati Bengals improved their season record to 2-3 with a commanding victory over the Arizona Cardinals, who now sit at 1-4. The final score read 34-20 in favor of the visiting team.
In a display of offensive efficiency, the Cincinnati Bengals amassed a total of 380 yards against the Arizona Cardinals. Quarterback play was critical for the Bengals as they achieved an impressive completion percentage of roughly 78 percent, resulting in three passing touchdowns. The longest touchdown covered an exceptional distance of 63 yards, contributing significantly to their passing yardage which totaled 317 yards.
The rushing game added another dimension to the Bengals' offense with a total of 93 yards on ground despite facing some resistance that led to four tackles for loss. However, they managed seven first downs through rushing and had eight red zone attempts.
Defensively, Cincinnati was relentless; they sacked the opposing quarterback three times and recorded eight quarterback hits. Their defense forced two interceptions and one fumble recovery while defending eight passes throughout the game. Additionally, they stopped three fourth-down attempts by their opponents and forced four instances where Arizona had to punt after just three plays.
Special teams also played a role in this comprehensive team performance with punting averaging an impressive net yardage of about 41 yards per punt and placing one inside the opponent's twenty-yard line. Field goal kicking was flawless with two successful attempts from beyond forty-nine yards contributing six points.
The next challenge for Cincinnati will be hosting Seattle Seahawks at Paycor Stadium on October 15th at noon local time (5 PM GMT). Fans can catch all the action live on CBS as both teams take to turf once again in pursuit of victory.