McPherson FG As Time Expires Lifts Bengals Past Titans 19-16
Jan 22, 2022, 5:51 PM
Quarterback Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after rushing for a third quarter first down against the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Nissan Stadium on January 22, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
(Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals just keep ending postseason droughts.
Their latest victory has them in their first AFC championship game in 33 years.
Rookie Evan McPherson kicked a 52-yard field goal as time expired as the fourth-seeded Bengals beat the top-seeded Tennessee Titans 19-16 Saturday to end the NFL’s longest active road playoff skid.
EVAN MCPHERSON. A ROOKIE.
THE @BENGALS ADVANCE! #NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/B6QsNNNhyX
— NFL (@NFL) January 23, 2022
A week after ending a 31-year playoff victory drought, the Bengals finally won their first road game in the postseason after losing their first seven.
For the first time in over 30 years, the @Bengals are headed to the AFC Championship! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/erZUk2kd5l
— NFL (@NFL) January 23, 2022
The Bengals intercepted Ryan Tannehill three times.
The Titans tied an NFL postseason record with nine sacks.
FINAL: The @Bengals advance to the AFC Championship! #NFLPlayoffs #RuleTheJungle
(by @budlight) pic.twitter.com/FHzKXjCo3u
— NFL (@NFL) January 23, 2022
Joe Burrow threw for 348 yards in the win.
