Bengals Stun Bills With Comeback Win

By: Coop


The Buffalo Bills were the lone unbeaten team in the AFC.  The Bengals were trying to change Buffalo's 0 to a 1. They were also trying to get back to .500. 


At the end of the 1st half, it looked as if the Bengals had no shot at winning the game. But, Andy Dalton rallied the troops, leading the team to a comeback with a walk-off field goal.  Here is how it all happened.


With just over 2 minutes to go in the 1st, Mike Nugent kicked a 31 yard field goal to put Cincinnati up 3-0. That would be the score at the end of 1. 


Buffalo answered back early in the 2nd quarter when Rian Lindell kicked one from 43 yards out, 3-3 the score.  10 minutes later, Bryan Scott picked off Andy Dalton, and took it to the house for a 43 yard score, the Bills had a 10-3 lead.  Make it 17-3 after Fred Jackson ran it in from 2 yards out.  That would be the score at the half.


Marvin Lewis must of been a mad man in the locker room.  His defense was not doing well, and neither was his offense.


Well whatever he said it sure turned the game around.


To start the 2nd half, Mike Nugent kicked a 21 yard field goal to make it 17-6.  A few minutes later, Andy Dalton connected with Jermaine Gresham for a 17 yard touchdown, that put the Bengals back in it, 17-13 the score.


In the 4th quarter, Lindell added a field goal to make it 20-13.  Still only a 7 point deficit.


With 4:09 to go in the game, Dalton dropped back to pass, then found an opening and ran it in from 3 yards out.  That would tie the game up at 20.


The Bills would get the ball back, but would later on have to punt it away.  The Bengals would get the ball and move down the field until they were in field goal range.  They would then call timeout so the field goal attempt would run out the clock.  Buffalo then called a timeout in attempts to ice the kicker.


Nugent went over to the sidelines and kicked a few off of the mechanical holder.  He was now ready to attempt a 43 yard field goal that would give the Bengals the upset win.  His kick was up and.....GOOD! BENGALS WIN!!!!


The defense was great today, especially in the 2nd half.  They held the Bills to only 3 2nd half points.  


Andy Dalton looked pretty good as he threw for 298 yards, 1 touchdown, but did throw 2 interceptions.


Cedric Benson rushed for 104 yards on 19 carries.


AJ Green looked great as he had 4 receptions for 118 yards.