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Sunday Night Football: Bengals lead Giants 7-0 at halftime in a defensive battle
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Sunday Night Football: Bengals lead Giants 7-0 at halftime in a defensive battle

There wasn’t much to write home about in Sunday’s game between the Bengals and Giants, but other than one play, New York’s defense has kept Cincinnati’s high-powered offense in check.

The Bengals lead 7-0 at halftime.

Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow ran for a 47-yard touchdown on the team’s opening drive, converting a third-and-18 in the game. But then Cincinnati punted on each of the remaining five possessions in the half.

But on the other hand, the Giants haven’t been able to get much going. New York advanced to the Cincinnati 14-yard line on its second drive. But on first-and-10 from the Cincinnati 14, quarterback Daniel Jones was pressured and threw a ball toward the middle of the field, which was easily intercepted by linebacker Germaine Pratt.

The Giants haven’t been to Cincinnati territory since. But New York gets the kickoff for the second half.

Burrow is 9 of 15, good for 87 yards. He also leads with 57 yards rushing and a touchdown on two carries. He has been sacked three times, but much more pressure has been applied. Tee Higgins has four catches for 48 yards.

Jones has completed 8 of 16 passes for 81 yards and leads the team with 37 yards rushing.