The Cincinnati Bengals took advantage of a late-game mistake by the Dallas Cowboys to end a three-game losing streak in the NFL and win 27-20 in Texas on Monday.
With under two minutes left and the score 20-20, the Cowboys got a punt, but Amani Oruwariye touched the ball to revive it before it was recovered by the Bengals.
Three plays later, quarterback Joe Burrow found receiver Ja’Marr Chase for the winning 40-yard touchdown.
Cincinnati held off the Cowboys late in the game, denying Dallas its third straight victory.
The victory extends Cincinnati’s record to 5-8 and mathematically keeps them in contention for a playoff spot, although the odds are unlikely as different results would be needed to achieve success.
“We needed a break. There weren’t many of them this year. It was nice to score that goal, it was nice to come out with the win,” Burrow said.
The Cowboys, who were missing key quarterback Dak Prescott due to injury, are also 5-8 and have little chance of qualifying for the playoffs.
