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NFL·RECAP·November 1, 2026 04:58 PM ET

Bengals edge Titans 43-36 in overtime

Joe Burrow accounted for six total touchdowns.

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Cincinnati holds on to beat the Titans in an offensive masterclass 🚀 A nearly 500 yard and 5 TD performance from Cincy' Via @SportsCenter on X

What happened: Cincinnati secured the victory in the extra session after stopping the Tennessee Titans on fourth down. Burrow sparked the comeback by engineering three consecutive touchdown drives in the fourth quarter to force overtime. The Cincinnati offense closed the contest with nearly 500 passing yards and five passing scores.

Every scoring play, TEN at CIN, final TEN 36, CIN 43
Bengals 43, Titans 36 (Nov. 1, Week 8, overtime). 13 scoring plays: 10 touchdowns, 2 field goals, 1 safety. The lead changed hands 5 times. Every score, in order: Graphic: wire.report
Joe Burrow game numbers, CIN vs TEN
Joe Burrow (Bengals) in a 43-36 win over the Titans (Nov. 1): 38-of-48 passing for 462 yards, 5 TD, 3 INT; 3 carries for 10 yards, 1 TD. Graphic: wire.report

Why it matters: The defeat drops Tennessee to 1-7 on the year as the franchise manages a roster transition following the trade of Jeffery Simmons. For Cincinnati, the high-scoring overtime road win preserves crucial footing in the AFC playoff picture.

By the numbers: Burrow accounted for six total touchdowns for the first time in his career, posting nearly 500 passing yards and five passing scores. Tennessee fell to 1-7 on the season following the overtime loss.

What to watch: Tennessee evaluates roster depth ahead of the impending trade deadline following its seventh defeat. Cincinnati prepares for Week 9 action aiming to sustain its late-game offensive execution.

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