Joe Burrow, Zac Taylor Address Heated Exchange During Bengals Win Over Titans

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The Cincinnati Bengals pulled out a 37-27 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 15 to keep their playoffs hopes alive for the time being. Though they were able to secure a victory, it wasn’t the cleanest game on Cincinnati’s part. As a team, the Bengals committed four turnovers (three by star quarterback Joe Burrow) and 14 penalties for 113 yards.

Despite the ultimate outcome, Burrow was clearly unhappy with the team’s performance, at least on the offensive end, and he expressed his frustration to head coach Zac Taylor on the bench during a heated moment that was captured on camera. After the game, Taylor tried to ease any cause for concern, via Ben Bay of ESPN. Still, it was clear Burrow was heated about something.

“Just a conversation back and forth,” Taylor said.

Burrow shared that same sentiment when addressing the outburst. He said it was a sloppy day for the offense and that he was frustrated with his play, via Baby. That frustrations the boiled over into his conversation with Taylor. However, neither coach or player seems to be holding a grudge over the confrontation.

In the victory, Burrow completed 26-of-37 passes for 271 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. He also lost a fumble. The quarterback was able to lead his team to victory, but he didn’t play up to his standards.

The win will keep Cincinnati’s slim playoff hopes alive. However, Joe Burrow knows that he will need to get better if the Bengals are actually going to pull it over. Zac Taylor doesn’t mind his franchise player playing with a little bit of fire. But more sideline verbal wars are only going to be distractions towards actually improving on the field.

Burrow and the Bengals will be back in action next weekend when they host the Cleveland Browns. It will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, as the Bengals bested the Browns, 21-14, back in Week 7.

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