The Jets were problem going to win anyway. Let’s get that out of the way, as it’s certainly not a game-losing call that was made. Cincinnati lost the game in the first 55 minutes, but the last couple were brutal for fans.
The Bengals already had one game-winning drive stalled with an 8-yard sack on Joe Burrow on 3rd & 11. With all his timeouts still in his pocket, Zac Taylor did what any coach would’ve done and punted it on 4th & 19, hoping for a stop and one more drive.
The Bengals almost got that stop, but defensive back Mike Hilton hit Jets’ running back Ty Johnson with a helmet-to-helmet blow.