Overtime Thriller: Colts Secure Dramatic Win Over BengalsOvertime Thriller: Colts Secure Dramatic Win Over Bengals In a heart-pounding overtime thriller, the Indianapolis Colts emerged victorious over the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 34-31. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading blows throughout. The Bengals struck first with a Joe Burrow touchdown pass to Ja’Marr Chase, but the Colts responded with a Matt Ryan touchdown to Michael Pittman Jr. The teams continued to exchange scores, with the Bengals taking a 21-17 lead into halftime. In the second half, the Colts fought back to take the lead on a Ryan touchdown pass to Alec Pierce. However, the Bengals tied the game with a touchdown drive of their own, setting up a tense overtime period. In overtime, the Colts won the toss and elected to receive. Ryan led a methodical drive down the field, connecting with Pittman Jr. for a key third-down conversion. The Colts then faced a 4th-and-goal from the Bengals’ 5-yard line. With the game on the line, Ryan found wide receiver Ashton Dulin in the end zone for the game-winning touchdown. The Bengals had a chance to respond, but Burrow’s pass attempt on 4th down fell incomplete, sealing the Colts’ victory. Ryan finished the game with an impressive stat line, completing 31 of 49 passes for 389 yards and four touchdowns. Pittman Jr. was his favorite target, hauling in seven catches for 90 yards and two touchdowns. For the Bengals, Burrow passed for 338 yards and two touchdowns. Chase led the receiving corps with seven catches for 125 yards and a touchdown. The win was a major boost for the Colts, who improved to 2-2-1 on the season. The Bengals, on the other hand, fell to 1-3-1 with their third straight loss.
