Week 6 of the NFL season saw struggling teams like the Cincinnati Bengals looking to turn their season around. With a 1-4 record, the Bengals were on the brink of desperation in terms of making the playoffs. In a 17-7 road win against the New York Giants, the Bengals relied on their defense rather than their usual high-performing offense. Cincinnati’s defense, which has historically been a weak point for the team, held the Giants to points on just one of their 10 drives, breaking a streak of allowing 10 or more points in 75 consecutive games. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones struggled, completing only half of his passes and throwing an interception. Bengals QB Joe Burrow was sacked four times during the game but made a crucial throw in the fourth quarter that led to the game-winning touchdown. The win keeps the Bengals’ slim playoff hopes alive as they look ahead to a road game against the Cleveland Browns. The Giants, on the other hand, continue their struggles at home and will host the Philadelphia Eagles in their next game. Desperation is setting in for struggling NFL teams as they fight to keep their playoff hopes alive in the tight competition of the league.
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