Jake Browning, Cincinnati Bengals stun Jaguars with Monday night OT win in Jacksonville
Evan McPherson kicked a game-winning field goal to lift the Cincinnati Bengals to a 34-31 overtime win against the Jaguars in Jacksonville on an eventful night in which Joe Burrow's backup quarterback, Jake Browning, looked a lot like Burrow himself.
Browning completed 32 of his 37 attempts for 354 passing yards with a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown in his second NFL start. Jags backup C.J. Beathard replaced injured starter Trevor Lawrence late in the game.
"I just marvel at how cool and calm he's been throughout this game," ESPN's Troy Aikman said during overtime, after praising Browning earlier in the broadcast. "I mean nothing has rattled him. … This is pretty amazing what he's been able to do. … He's been fun to watch."
"Looks like he's been in the league for years," play-by-play announcer Joe Buck added. "One of the most entertaining games of the season. And Jake Browning has an NFL win, and did he earn it tonight!"
Eli Manning also was impressed with Browning's effort.
The Bengals entered the game having lost nine consecutive Monday Night Football road games.
Social media reactions:
Burnin' the midnight oil. pic.twitter.com/CkfZc5C463
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 5, 2023
MONDAY NIGHT DUB pic.twitter.com/YeMx82USsy
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 5, 2023
THAT'S WHY YOU DRAFT A KICKER!
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 5, 2023
Shake and Blake - 1994
Jake the Snake - 2023
Heard it here first.
Who Dey.— Pat Kelsey (@patkelsey) December 5, 2023
Jake Browning made the right audibles, took aggressive chances down the field and handled the blitz with confidence. In his first chance to be clutch, he rose to the occasion.
354 yards and 86.5 completion% against an AFC contender. Bengals win, 34-31.— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) December 5, 2023
Bengals’ QB Jake Browning: 32-of-37 passing, 354 yards, two total touchdowns.
And his first NFL win. “It’s been a long time since I won a game,” he told @saltersl.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 5, 2023
The NFL is the greatest. That’s it. That’s the tweet
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) December 5, 2023
The White Bengal remains undefeated.
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 5, 2023
THIS IS A JAKE BROWNING STAN ACCOUNT https://t.co/clW7DZfq01
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 5, 2023
Cam joined Ja’Marr on live to celebrate 😂 pic.twitter.com/EaEJ6DTgvv
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 5, 2023
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