Cincinnati Bengals crushed the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24.

Cincinnati Bengals crushed the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 on December 4, Sunday, in their first match since last season; the Bengals won the AFC championship. Joe Burrow scored two touchdown passes, while Samaje Perine scored a season-high 106 rushing yards.

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— Cincinnati 💔 (@CincyProblems) December 5, 2022

The Match Highlights

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Cheifs lost their opportunity to retaliate for two defeats to Cincinnati and Burrow last season. The Bengals beat Kansas last January to secure the AFC North title, then, at that point, won a month after the fact in additional time – likewise by a 27-24 score – to arrive at the Super Bowl without precedent for 33 years.

In this matchup of tip-top quarterbacks, a defensive play in the final quarter ended up being the defining moment. With the City Chiefs driving 24-20, Germaine Pratt, Cincinnati Bengals’ linebacker, stripped Trave Kelce after a catch and recuperated the fumble.

Joe Burrow initially worked from his 47-yards, then finished 6-7 passes for 53 yards, completing the drive with an eight-yard touchdown pass to reinforce running back Chris Evans that gave the Cincinnati Bengals the lead with 8:54 leftover.

The ensuing Kansas City drive was snuffed out, while Ossai terminated Mahomes, and Butker missed a field goal of 55-yard endeavour wide right. Joe completely changed two third downs on disregard to Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase to permit Cincinnati to run out the clock.

Team Stats

Cincinnati Bengals

Total Yards: 431

Passing Yards: 279

Rushing Yards: 156

Yards Per Play: 6.5

First Downs: 26

Third Down Efficiency: 7/11

Fourth Down Efficiency: 0/1

Total Plays: 66

Slacks Allowed: 1

Punts: 1

Penalties (Yards): 6 (65)

Fumbles Lost: 0

Interception Thrown: 0

Time of Possession: 32:06

Kansas City Chiefs

Total Yards: 349

Passing Yards: 211

Rushing Yards: 138

Yards Per Play: 6.5

First Downs: 20

Third Down Efficiency: 6/11

Fourth Down Efficiency: 2/2

Total Plays: 54

Slacks Allowed: 2

Punts: 1

Penalties (Yards): 4(35)

Fumbles Lost: 1

Interception Thrown: 0

Time of Possession: 27:54.