Joe Burrow didn't show much emotion than that Cincinnati Bengals failed in the last minute of the defeat against the Baltimore Ravens.
After Burrow threw a touchdown pass Yes'Marr Chase With 38 seconds left in the game, the Bengals cut Baltimore's lead to 35-34 and kept the offense on the field for a two-point attempt. Burrows pass to Tanner Hudson remained incomplete, allowing Baltimore to persevere, albeit with some controversy.
Replays showed that two possible penalties could have been assessed against Baltimore. Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki Was kept along the goal line as he attempted to run his route. And after Burrow threw the pass to Hudson, he was hit in the facemask by a defensive tackle Travis Jones in a way that usually results in a penalty. This flag was not hoisted either.
Burrow was right to be frustrated, but he told reporters after the game that he didn't expect to get those calls.
“I just sailed it a little bit,” Burrow said of his throw on the failed two-point attempt. about the Bengals. “We knew what situation we were in. In this situation, for the most part, you don’t get those calls.”
Burrow hasn't gotten those flags in the past, which was one of the reasons he responded the way he did.
“I feel like I never really got those calls, so I don’t really expect that,” Burrow said. “I feel like there was a couple who were close, but I don't really expect that.”
All Burrow could think about was the opportunity the Bengals had missed. Cincinnati fell to 4-6 this season, four games behind Pittsburgh Steelers in the loss column for the division lead and three games behind the Ravens – who beat Cincinnati.
The Bengals can forget about winning the AFC North, but still have a shot at a postseason berth. The 4-6 start is still frustrating considering the seasons Burrow and Chase are currently having.
“It was frustrating,” Burrow said. “You look at how we play and you look Trey Hendrickson and how he plays. Yes, it's a hard pill to swallow. We had our chances. It's hard when you feel like you're playing well enough to win and you're not. There is always more to do.
