Joe Burrow Throws 3 TDs as Bengals Beat Browns 24-6, Keeping Playoff Hopes Alive

Dec 22, 2024, 07:12 PM

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Cleveland Browns 24-6 in their NFL Week 16 matchup at Paycor Stadium, keeping their slim playoff hopes alive. Joe Burrow led the Bengals' offense, completing 23-of-30 passes for 252 yards and throwing three touchdown passes, including a 32-yard score to Ja'Marr Chase in the fourth quarter. Chase also broke his own franchise record for single-season receiving yards, finishing the game with six catches for 97 yards. The Browns, now 3-12, struggled offensively with Dorian Thompson-Robinson at quarterback, who threw two interceptions and was sacked five times. The Bengals' defense forced three turnovers, contributing to their third consecutive victory. Tee Higgins and Andrei Iosivas caught touchdown passes from Burrow, while Jerome Ford scored a touchdown for the Browns. Backup kicker Cade York drilled a 59-yard field goal for the Bengals. The victory sets up a crucial Week 17 game against the Denver Broncos.