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Burrow's Fourth-Down TDs Bring Bengals from 24-6 Down to Trail Chargers 27-20

Nov 18, 2024, 03:44 AM

After trailing 24-6 at halftime at SoFi Stadium, the Cincinnati Bengals mounted a significant comeback against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football. Early in the second half, Joe Burrow connected with Ja'Marr Chase for the Bengals' first touchdown, cutting the deficit. Later, Burrow found Tee Higgins on a crucial 42-yard touchdown pass on a 4th-and-2 play with 2:53 remaining in the third quarter, narrowing the Chargers' lead to 27-20. Both of Cincinnati's touchdowns came on fourth-down plays. Early in the fourth quarter, Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton forced a fumble from Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, which was recovered by Geno Stone, giving Cincinnati an opportunity to tie the game. Burrow continued to make pivotal plays, including a 34-yard completion to Chase Brown, as the Bengals attempted to erase the 21-point halftime deficit.