Higgins TD beats Bengals to Titans 20-16

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Joe Burrow throws a 27-yard touchdown pass to Tee Higgins to put Cincinnati ahead with 13:42 remaining as the Bengals hold the Tennessee Titans 20-16 for their third straight win and fifth. won the victory. in 6 games.

The defending AFC champions won a rematch of their divisional playoff victory over Tennessee.

Joe Mixon hadn’t cleared the concussion protocol, so there was no running back. Receiver Jamar Chase was also absent.

Evan McPherson kicked two field goals for the Bengals. Cincinnati held the NFL rush his leader Derrick Henry to his 38 yards. This is his second lowest total for the season.

Ryan Tannehill recorded 291 passing yards for the Titans.

Cincinnati will begin its two-game homestand next Sunday hosting Kansas City.