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“Bad Plays”: Bengals’ Heartbreak After Three Interceptions Leaves Jake Browning Embarrassed

Published 12/24/2023, 7:14 AM EST

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The Cincinnati Bengals came across a heartbreak with an unimaginable 34-11 defeat against the Steelers today at Acrisure Stadium. Moreover, it seems Jake Browning faced a bit of an uphill battle in the showdown. Despite a promising start in three straight games, the starter QB had faced a barrack of setbacks, accompanied by interceptions and a costly fumble, leading to the Bengals’ loss. Even Browning felt it too, and his recent statement sheds light on that.

This time, the Bengals’ defense struggled a lot against the Steelers, which was exacerbated by Browning’s interception. To compound the situation, one of his interceptions made it to the end zone. Does this imply that the starter QB could not fill the void left by Joe Burrow as the backup? It is unconfirmed, but the budding quarterback did express his distress about his performance.

Jake Browning discussed the nooks and crannies of the game

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After the matchup between the Steelers and the Bengals, Browning made an appearance at a press conference to discuss today’s match. The reaction of Browning hinted at his disappointment about the game. Moreover, he regards the match as bad. He said, “Feel like I got to find a way to make my bad plays just incompletions and not throw picks.” He seemed to be in shock about his throws as the ball “ended up in the end zone in DB’s hand, “which impacted the play in the crucial moment.

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Jake Browning was picked up as a backup quarterback for the Bengals to fill the absence of Joe Burrow. Burrow faced a season-ending wrist injury during the face-off against the Ravens. In addition, although they had a great start, it seemed that the Bengals’ dream of reaching the playoffs was at risk. It seemed the Steelers squad was quite daunting for the Bengals this season.

Steelers’ “stellar” performance against the Bengals!

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Today’s matchup showcased some crucial moments of the Steelers’ record-breaking performance, which has paved the way to the playoffs. The team’s power-packed members, such as George Pickens, stole the spotlight with his impressive career-high 195 yards.

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Moreover, Mason Rudolph was undoubtedly the man of the match. He displayed his potential by completing 12 out of 19 passes for 193 yards. Rudolph’s eye-catching 80-yard drive also resulted in a touchdown during the crucial plays that led to their victory.

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The game brings in a powerful duo in the form of Pickens and Rudolph, which led to a notable 60-plus-yard touchdown. What are your thoughts on today’s matchup? Share your insights below!

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