It has been an unbelievable month for the Cincinnati Bengals. After quarterback Joe Burrow’s season resulted in November when he tore his ACL and MCL it appeared like Cincinnati’s season was doomed. Nevertheless, journeyman QB Jake Browning has been taking part in at an elite stage and retains successful video games as QB1.
Browning made key performs throughout Saturday’s 27-24 extra time victory over the Minnesota Vikings to bolster Cincinnati’s probabilities within the AFC wild-card race. The Bengals at the moment are 8-6. On the day, Browning was 29-of-42 for 324 yards with two passing touchdowns and one interception. Browning was significantly clutch when the sport mattered probably the most. A 21-yard landing go from Browning to Tee Higgins with 39 seconds remaining within the fourth quarter tied the sport at 24-24 and compelled extra time.
The Bengals win was made all of the sweeter for Browning due to the opponent. Browning performed for the Vikings from 2019-21 and was lower by the workforce 3 times throughout the span.
“There was just a little bit extra this week,” Browning stated after the sport on Saturday.
Browning went on to say how being lower for the ultimate time by the Vikings felt. Browning was instructed that he may need a spot on the observe squad and to go to the workforce lodge and await an replace.
“I sat within the lodge for a pair hours, not figuring out if I had a job or not,” Browning stated. “Mainly, bought a name from my agent. [T]hey did not inform me. I had been there for 2 years.”