Cincinnati (11-3) converted a strip fumble returned 21 yards by defensive end Carlos Dunlap to the 49ers’ 11-yard line and an interception by Burfict at the San Francisco 20 into 14 points to go ahead 21-0.
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And plenty of good jokes between possessions, too.
“Hopefully, we won’t have to play in the Pro Bowl anyway”, Jones said. “Other than that, he was cracking some jokes and messing with me to keep me loose. It’s just the position we’re in where we have to bring our own energy”. San Francisco once again was unprepared for the first half of the game, falling behind by three TDs at halftime, to an inexperienced backup Cincinnati quarterback.
After Cincinnati took its 24-point lead, McCarron threw only three more passes, completing all of them, and was sacked three times. His defense might take all the probabilities, & it did – forcing 4 turnovers. The goal-line defense was admirable but ultimately allowed Jeremy Hill to score twice on 1-yard runs. The Broncos are 10-4, and the Bengals are 11-3.
Clinching scenarios: The Bengals can clinch the AFC North and a first-round postseason bye with a win or tie against Denver.
“I think it’s a heck of a challenge”, left tackle Andrew Whitworth said.
Cincinnati is 6-1 this season on the road, something Lewis credits to the team’s effort to approach it as a business trip. He additionally blocked Phil Dawson’s field goal within the fourth for his 2nd such play this season. Dunlop has 10.5 sacks and Geno Atkins added two more to give him 10.
“We as a defense are behind them, and we’re not pointing the finger or anything like that”, Bowman said.
Cincinnati also can clinch the division with a Pittsburgh loss or tie Sunday at Baltimore.
“We were stagnant to start the game”. “That’s the key to the game a lot of times”.
San Francisco quarterback Blaine Gabbert showed no hesitation to sling the pigskin, going 30 for 50 with one touchdown in the game. He’s trying to become the first Bengals player to lead the league in interceptions for a season. Giving away nearly 100 yards in penalty yardage really hurt San Francisco in this game, and that falls on the coaching staff. Cincinnati turned all three short-field opportunities into touchdowns.
But safety Shawn Williams picked off a Gabbert pass near the goal line to seal the win.
“The turnovers were big defensively to jump start us a little bit”, coach Marvin Lewis said.
McDonald missed last game with a concussion but did not blame that hiatus for his errors, one of which he claimed should have resulted in a “routine catch” that left him frustrated and “on me”. “We just want to get it right”.
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NOTES: Bengals WR A.J. Green, a late addition to the injury report Saturday with a back issue, started the game but had just one catch for 37 yards….
