Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals have the number of the Kansas City Chiefs.
While the Bengals went into their game with the Chiefs as underdogs, they pulled off an amazing victory.
However, are the Bengals the biggest threat to the Chiefs, or were those wins pure flukes?
Bengals Defense Shines Late Against The Chiefs In Games
In the last three meetings, the Bengals defense has tightened up against the Chiefs.
It was their defense getting them the win over the Chiefs in the critical AFC Championship Game.
Everyone talking about the Rams DL up against the #Bengals OL.
Why is no one talking about the Bengals defense that held the Chiefs to 3 points the second half + OT?
— Blake Jewell (@BlakeJewellNFL) January 31, 2022
With the Bengals defense holding off the Patrick Mahomes-led offense, they show how they can make adjustments.
Their defense over the last three games against the Chiefs has allowed only 20 second-half points.
Despite having the hottest offense in the NFL, it was the Bengals shutting them down.
However, the offense needs some credit as well, as they score enough points to overcome deficits late in the game.
The Burrow-led offense, along with Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Mixon, are the reason behind these comeback victories.
Their ability to score at will help them in these critical moments.
With the Bengals scoring 47 second-half points against the Chiefs in their last three meetings, it’s clear they have an edge.
While the Chiefs have the better record, it’s the Bengals who always show up and execute.
This fighting spirit, and execution, is what makes them a better team when facing the Chiefs.
With stars on both sides, the Bengals are always a threat against Mahomes and his team.
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