Joe Burrow’s four touchdowns and Cincinnati’s turnover-free outing carried the Bengals to a 34-17 win and a fourth straight victory.
Cincinnati beat Atlanta 34-17 on Sunday, extending its winning streak to four games. After the Falcons took a 10-7 first-quarter lead, the Bengals put up 17 points in the second and held a 31-17 advantage after three quarters. Joe Burrow completed 24 of 29 passes for 271 yards and accounted for four touchdowns, adding 7 rushing yards as Cincinnati piled up 388 total yards to Atlanta’s 319. Ja’Marr Chase caught 10 passes for 155 yards and a touchdown, while Tee Higgins had five receptions for 32 yards and two touchdowns. Michael Penix Jr. completed 20 of 31 passes for 162 yards, ran for 50 yards and accounted for one touchdown; Bijan Robinson added 100 rushing yards, 47 receiving yards on six catches and a touchdown. Atlanta outrushed Cincinnati 157-123, but the Bengals had more first downs, 24-20, and converted 6 of 10 third downs to Atlanta’s 5 of 10. Cincinnati’s defense recorded two sacks and intercepted one pass, while the Falcons had no sacks and one interception thrown.
Key Performers
Joe Burrow, QB: 24/29, 271 passing yards, 7 rushing yards, 4 touchdowns. Ja’Marr Chase, WR: 10 receptions, 155 receiving yards, 1 touchdown. Bijan Robinson, RB: 100 rushing yards, 47 receiving yards, 6 receptions, 1 touchdown.
Standings Impact
Cincinnati improves from 5-2 to 6-2 and extends its winning streak to four. Atlanta falls from 3-5 to 3-6.
DYMA Insight
The Bengals’ pregame No. 6 Power Index edge over Atlanta’s No. 21 showed up in the difference-making details: Cincinnati gained 388 yards, made 24 first downs and finished with no turnovers. Atlanta held a slight possession-time edge but gave the ball away once and managed no sacks.