Burrow, as he typically does, downplayed how difficult that play is to make. He chalked it up to simply just making a play when his team needed it most.
“It was third down and the game was on the line, basically,” Burrow said of the play. “I knew I had to make a play so in those situations I know I can kind of extend plays further than I usually would, so I just trusted my training and went and made a play and TB did a great job of getting open.”
That specific play kept the Bengals’ offense on the field and resulted even though they weren’t able to score a touchdown, they walked away with points after Evan McPherson nailed a 52-yard field goal. The game was brought within two points and eventually Cincinnati took the lead.
That play by Burrow should and will be remembered for a long time and is among the many reasons he’s going to get a big-time raise when he gets his next contract.
It couldn’t have been scripted better.
Chase and Burrow are legends in the state of Louisiana because of the national championship they won at LSU in 2020. All week they were asked about what their emotions would be like playing at the Superdome in front of many fans who cheered for them every Saturday they played at LSU.
Burrow and Chase had yet to connect on an explosive play that resembled any of the ones they had in 2021. Heading into Sunday’s game, the Bengals looked like a shell of themselves on offense, particularly in the passing game. They had yet to execute the big plays they were known for, and Chase has been ready for a big game since his Week 1 performance against the Steelers.
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