Postgame Observations: Joe Burrow Throws Three Touchdowns, Bengals Beat Jets 27-12

Cincinnati improves to 1-2 on the season.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Bengals picked up their first win of the season on Sunday, beating the Jets 27-12 at Metlife Stadium. 

Cincinnati led wire-to-wire and while things weren't perfect, they played much better than they had in past weeks. 

The Bengals improve to 1-2 on the season. Here are some of our postgame observations:

Fast Start

The Bengals didn't score a touchdown in the first half in Weeks 1 or 2. That changed on Sunday when they scored 14 first quarter points. 

Joe Burrow found Samaje Perine for a 12-yard touchdown on Cincinnati's opening drive. He also connected with Tyler Boyd for a 56-yard score later in the quarter. 

Burrow completed 8-of-10 passes for 95 yards on Cincinnati's opening possession. His 95 yards passing were the most on an opening drive since 2014 according to ESPN Stats and Info.

Burrow finished 23-of-35 for 275 yards and three touchdowns. 

Trey's Trio 

Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson didn't have a sack in Cincinnati's first two games, but that changed on Sunday. 

The Pro Bowler had 2.5 sacks, including a strip-sack on the Jets first possession of the second half that led to a Bengals touchdown. 

Hendrickson had a team-record 14.5 sacks a season ago. He may top it this year if he has a couple more performances like he did on Sunday.

Cincinnati had four sacks on the day. They also forced three turnovers. 

Big Plays

The Bengals' offense produced multiple big plays on Sunday. Burrow connected with Boyd for a 56-yard touchdown. He also found Tee Higgins for a 45-yard gain. 

Burrow was sacked three times, but didn't turn the ball over. The offensive line was better than it was in past weeks. Sunday was a step in the right direction for an offense that had struggled for most of the 2022 season. 

Reader Goes Down

Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader suffered a left knee injury in the second quarter. He walked off under his own power, but was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game. 

Reader is one of the Bengals' best players and is a huge part of their defense. Hopefully the injury isn't as serious as it looked. 

Up Next

The Bengals host the Dolphins on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 8:15 pm ET at Paycor Stadium. Miami beat Buffalo on Sunday to improve to 3-0 on the season. 

Make sure you bookmark All Bengals for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more!

You May Also Like:

Joe Burrow says "Relax" Following Bengals' 0-2 Start

Film Room: How Joe Burrow and Bengals Can Beat Tampa 2 Defense

Bengals Fall in Week 3 Power Rankings After Loss to Cowboys

Bengals Offensive Line Hoping to Make Joe Burrow More Comfortable

Will Bengals Be the Exception After Starting the Season 0-2?

Four Takeaways Following the Bengals' Loss to the Cowboys

Ja'Marr Chase Calls For Changes After 20-17 Loss in Dallas

Winners and Losers From Bengals' Loss to Cowboys

Bengals' Rally Falls Short in 20-17 Loss to Cowboys

Ja'Marr Chase Comments on Flipping Double Bird at Minkah Fitzpatrick

Film Breakdown: Analyzing DJ Reader's Stellar Performance Against Steelers

Bengals in Top 10 of Power Rankings After Loss to Steelers

Zac Taylor Admits He Should've Challenged Ja'Marr Chase's Goal-Line Catch

Five Takeaways From Bengals' Loss to Steelers

Joe Burrow and Bengals Not Panicking Despite Frustrating Loss

Snap Count Breakdown: Thoughts on Dax Hill, Ja'Marr Chase and Others

Walkoff Thoughts: Joe Burrow, Zac Taylor Struggle in Opener Vs Steelers

Dak Prescott Injures Hand, Won't Play Against Bengals in Week 2

Winners and Losers From Bengals' Overtime Loss to Steelers

Bengals Drop Season Opener to Steelers

-----

Be sure to keep it locked on All Bengals all the time!

Subscribe to the All Bengals YouTube channel

Follow AllBengals on Twitter: @AllBengals

Like Our FaceBook Page

Subscribe and follow the ONLY Daily Bengals Podcast

Follow on TikTok