The Cincinnati Bengals pulled off a thrilling 34-31 overtime victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, but the win was marred by an ankle injury to quarterback Joe Lawrence.
The Bengals got off to a hot start, with Lawrence leading the team to a 21-7 lead at halftime. Lawrence was on fire, completing 17 of 22 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for a touchdown in the first half.
However, things changed in the second half. The Jaguars rallied and tied the game at 24-24 with just over two minutes remaining. Lawrence then drove the Bengals down the field and set up a game-winning field goal attempt with just seconds remaining. Unfortunately, Lawrence suffered an ankle injury on the drive and was unable to take the field goal attempt.
Backup quarterback Ryan Browning stepped up in Lawrence’s absence and led the Bengals to victory in overtime. Browning completed two key passes on the drive, including a 20-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tyler Boyd that sealed the win.
The Bengals now have a 4-2 record and are in first place in the AFC North. While the win was certainly a positive, the team will be concerned about Lawrence’s ankle injury. The extent of the injury is not yet known, but it could have a significant impact on the team’s success going forward.
Overall, it was an exciting game that saw the Bengals pull out a victory despite losing their starting quarterback late in the game. Browning stepped up and made some key plays to help his team get the win, and the Bengals will hope that Lawrence’s injury is not too serious.