Falcons fall to the Bengals 34-17

The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 34-17 on Sunday, November 8, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The Falcons led 10-7 after the first quarter, the Bengals led 24-10 after halftime, and the Bengals led 34-17 after the fourth quarter.

With 11:12 left in the first quarter, Michael Penix Jr. threw a 1-yard score to Charlie Woerner, and Nick Folk kicked the extra point. Atlanta Falcons led 7-0. With 12:56 left in the second quarter, Joe Burrow scored on a 1-yard run, and Evan McPherson kicked the extra point. Cincinnati Bengals led 14-10. With 4:36 left in the fourth quarter, Evan McPherson kicked a 43-yard field goal. Cincinnati Bengals led 34-17.

Joe Burrow finished 24 of 29 for 271 yards, with 3 touchdowns. Ja'Marr Chase caught 10 passes for 155 yards and a touchdown. Michael Penix Jr. finished 20 of 31 for 162 yards, with a touchdown and an interception. Bijan Robinson rushed 19 times for 100 yards and a touchdown.

Cincinnati Bengals were favored by 3 points. Bengals covered. The total was 52.5, and the game stayed under.

The Falcons are 3-6. In their last 4 games they lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 17-34 at home on November 8, lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0-16 in Tampa Bay on November 1, beat the San Francisco 49ers 29-20 at home on October 25, and lost to the Chicago Bears 23-31 at home on October 18.

The Bengals are 6-2. In their last 4 games they beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-17 in Atlanta on November 8, beat the Tennessee Titans 43-36 at home on November 1, beat the Baltimore Ravens 35-13 in Baltimore on October 25, and beat the Miami Dolphins 31-24 in Miami on October 11.

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