Bengals Secure ‘Ugly’ Win Over Giants: Score and Highlights

In many respects, the Week 6 matchup of “Sunday Night Football” resembled a classic Big Ten college football game, characterized by strong defensive performances, effective rushing attacks, and a multitude of punts.

The Cincinnati Bengals secured a 17-7 victory over the New York Giants, following this gritty game plan. The contest featured a total of 10 punts and two missed field goals, both by the Giants. Each of the game’s three touchdowns came on the ground: Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had a 47-yard scramble, Giants running back Tyrone Tracy scored on a 1-yard rush, and Bengals’ Chase Brown took advantage of a broken defense with a 30-yard touchdown run. “Ugly … real ugly,” Burrow remarked about the win.

Burrow completed 19 of 28 passes for 208 yards without throwing any touchdowns or interceptions. In contrast, Giants quarterback Daniel Jones went 22 for 41 for 205 yards, throwing one interception.

Defensively, Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill made his mark with two pass deflections and two quarterback hits against his former team, while defensive end Trey Hendrickson contributed with two sacks.

With this outcome, both Cincinnati and New York now hold a record of 2-4 as they prepare for their respective divisional games in Week 7. The Bengals will face the Cleveland Browns, while the Giants will take on the Philadelphia Eagles.

Final Score: Bengals 17, Giants 7

Giants’ Slim Hopes Dashed by Another Missed Field Goal

Trailing by 10 points, New York attempted a field goal on second down as they entered Cincinnati territory in the closing moments of the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, this decision backfired when Greg Joseph’s kick hooked wide left for the second time, giving the Bengals possession with under a minute remaining and sealing the Giants’ defeat.

Chase Brown Seals the Win with Late Touchdown

Just moments after nearly costing his team with a fumble, Bengals running back Chase Brown broke through the line for a clear path, sprinting 30 yards for a touchdown that effectively secured the win. Evan McPherson’s extra point extended Cincinnati’s lead to 17-7 with less than two minutes left.

Bengals Recover After Near Fumble

Giants linebacker Micah McFadden forced a fumble from Brown following a significant gain, but no player was able to secure the ball before it rolled out of bounds, allowing the Bengals to retain possession in New York territory as the game approached the two-minute warning.

Bengals Force Another Turnover on Downs

In a high-stakes fourth-down attempt, the Giants failed to convert on fourth-and-2 from the Cincinnati 36-yard line. Daniel Jones’ pass to Darius Slayton fell incomplete after being knocked away by Bengals cornerback D.J. Turner, handing possession back to Cincinnati with three minutes left in the game.

Joe Burrow Briefly Evaluated in Medical Tent

After a hard hit from Giants defender Brian Burns, Burrow was evaluated in the blue medical tent but quickly returned to the sidelines and resumed play for the Bengals’ next possession.

Giants’ Game-Tying Field Goal Attempt Goes Wide

With a drive stalling at the Cincinnati 28-yard line, the Giants brought out their field goal unit for the first time, but Greg Joseph’s 47-yard attempt went wide left, leaving the score at 10-7 with just over ten minutes left to play.

Bengals vs. Giants: End of Third Quarter

The Giants managed only one play—a 15-yard screen pass to rookie tight end Theo Johnson—before the third quarter concluded. They will start the fourth quarter with a first down on their own 30-yard line, trailing 10-7.

Dexter Lawrence Sacks Burrow, Forces Bengals to Settle for Field Goal

Following a touchdown being nullified by an offensive holding penalty, Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence broke through the Bengals’ protection for his seventh sack of the season, forcing Cincinnati to settle for a 37-yard field goal attempt. Evan McPherson successfully converted, giving the Bengals a 10-7 lead as the third quarter came to a close.

Darius Slayton Cleared to Return After Concussion Evaluation

After a potential concussion incident during the Giants’ scoring drive, Slayton was evaluated and cleared to return to action.

Ja’Marr Chase Delivers Another Big Gain

Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase made a key 33-yard catch, breaking free from coverage to help the Bengals advance into the red zone following the Giants’ scoring drive.

Tyrone Tracy Scores First NFL Touchdown

The Giants capitalized on a fumble recovery and a pass interference call in the end zone, completing a 16-play, 79-yard drive with Tracy rushing for his first career touchdown. With Joseph’s extra point, the score was tied at 7-7 with just under six minutes left in the third quarter.

Giants Successfully Convert Fourth Down

In a crucial moment, the Giants opted for a fourth-down conversion inside their own territory, and running back Tyrone Tracy succeeded with a speed-option play, keeping their drive alive.

Giants’ Fourth Down Gamble Fails, Bengals Turn It Over

New York’s attempt to convert on fourth-and-2 from their own 38-yard line failed when Daniel Jones threw an incomplete pass intended for Wan’Dale Robinson. However, Cincinnati squandered the opportunity when Brown fumbled after a brief possession, allowing the Giants to recover on their own 21-yard line.

Halftime Score: Bengals 7, Giants 0

The first half featured a lack of offensive production, with every possession in the second quarter resulting in a punt. The Bengals lead 7-0 at halftime, thanks to Burrow’s long touchdown scramble.

First Quarter Score: Bengals 7, Giants 0

Joe Burrow’s 47-yard scramble for a touchdown was the only score in the opening quarter. The Giants will begin the second quarter with the ball after the Bengals’ second punt.

Germaine Pratt Intercepts Daniel Jones

Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt intercepted a pass in the red zone after pressure from defensive tackle B.J. Hill disrupted Jones’ throw, preventing a scoring opportunity for the Giants.