Andy Dalton threw for 220 yards, two touchdowns and an interception but couldn’t replicate last week’s success in his matchup against his former team, as the Cincinnati Bengals held on to beat the Carolina Panthers 34-24 for their first win of the season.
Joe Burrow looked clinical at points for Cincinnati, finishing 22-of-31 for 232 yards, two scores and an interception himself, though he also finished with zero turnover-worthy plays.
Chase Brown added 80 rushing yards and two scores, while Ja'Marr Chase also delivered a highlight-reel 63-yard touchdown, helping the Bengals avoid an 0-4 start.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Joe Burrow delivered a solid performance in the Bengals' Week 4 win, going 22-of-31 for 232 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. However, the interception stemmed from a miscommunication with his receiver rather than a poor decision.
Protected well by the offensive line, Burrow thrived from a clean pocket, completing 21 of 28 attempts for 211 yards (7.5 yards per attempt), two touchdowns and one big-time throw without any interceptions.
BOX SCORE
| Bengals | Panthers | |
| Total points | 34 | 24 |
| Total offensive plays | 62 | 70 |
| Average EPA per play | 0.144 | 0.005 |
| Total net yards | 363 | 380 |
| Avg yards per play | 5.8 | 5.4 |
| Total first downs | 24 | 24 |
| Rushing first downs | 5 | 9 |
| Passing first downs | 15 | 13 |
| Penalty first downs | 4 | 2 |
| Third-down efficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Fourth-down efficiency | 0% | 17% |
| Possessions | 10 | 11 |
| Avg plays per drive | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Avg yards per drive | 33 | 31.7 |
| Avg points per drive | 3.1 | 2 |
| Red-zone possessions | 3 | 3 |
| Red-zone plays | 13 | 10 |
| Red-zone TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Red-zone FGs | 0 | 0 |
| Red-zone scoring efficiency | 100% | 67% |
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