WEEK 8 RECAP

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Bengals vs Eagles Recap 

By Bill Murphy 

Well the Bengals let this one get away. They had a chance to get back to .500, but fall to the Eagles 37-17. 

Stars of The game 

Bengals 

  • Joe Burrow – For the Most Part , Burrow had a good game , He threw  26/37 for 234  yds and one touchdown. He helped the Bengals go 10-13 on third down. A couple of turnovers (one on Burrow) hurt the team. 
  • Ja’Marr Chase – Ja’ Marr Chase had nine receptions for 54 yards and one touchdown.  (2 yard)
  • Chase Brown –  Brown had 12 carries , 32 yards  and scored one touchdown.  . (4 yard)
  • Mike Geisicki – Geisicki didn’t score on National Tight End day. But he had a nice holiday with seven receptions  and 73 yards. He was vital in the absence of Tee Higgins

Eagles 

  • Jalen Hurts – Hurts threw for 16/20 ,236 yds and one touchdown.  His legs were the story as he had 10 carries , 37 yards and scored three touchdowns. 
  • Saquon Barkley –  After having a great game last week against the Giants , Barkley continued today. Barkley ran for  22 carries and 108 yards  which helped move the ball . 
  • Devonta Smith – Devonta Smith had six receptions , 85 yards and one touchdown.  Smith scored that one touchdown on a 45 yard pass from Jalen Hurts . 

Next week 

The Bengals  will face the Raiders

The Eagles will face the Jaguars 
CARDS AT DOLPHINS:  Tua Tagovailoa returned to the Dolphins and the offense looked great, but Kyler Murray got the last laugh. Tua was 28-38 for 234 yards and a touchdown. Tua’s return also helped the run game, that had 150 yards and averaged 6.0 yards per carry. De’von Achane had 147 total yards and two touchdowns, and Raheem Mostert had two rushing touchdowns. Tyreek Hill had six catches for 72 yards. For Arizona Kyler Murray was 26-36 for 307 yards and two touchdowns and 19 yards rushing. Marvin Harrison Jr. had six catches for 111 yards and a touchdown. Trey McBride went for over 100 yards receiving as well.  The key play was a bad snap that went over Tua’s head for a safety.  Next week the Dolphins go to Buffalo to play the Bills and the Cardinals will host the Bears.

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