The Cincinnati Bengals did their impersonation of the Kardiac Kids. If coach Sam Rutigliano had been at MetLife Stadium, he would have given the Bengals a standing ovation. In a game that was filled with emotions and memories, the final score was a stunner but not a shocker. Cincinnati held on to beat the New York Jets 23-22.
From the opening kickoff, the game was filled with the kind of raw responses that had been anticipated. The Jets were an underdog at home. Their displeasure with that line showed in the defensive line’s attitude. Andy Dalton was sacked seven times by Gang Green.