The Bengals awarded the game ball to the city of Cincinnati tonight.

 The Bengals awarded the game ball to the city of Cincinnati tonight.


The Cincinnati Bengals, owners of the NFL's longest active postseason-victory drought entering Super Wild Card Weekend, are finally on the right side of history.
Zac Taylor prepared his players for a successful game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, but he unexpectedly had something else to celebrate after the close of play. In a locker room still celebrating the milestone win, head coach Zac Taylor dedicated a game ball to franchise owner Mike Brown and wife Nancy before sharing a special message with a city that's supported them through many tumultuous seasons. The Browns won the AFC Central Division after defeating Miami 21-18 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
The Bengals present their first round playoff game ball to the city of Cincinnati to share in the excitement of playoff football. This limited edition, Tiffany-designed crystal and sterling silver football is the ultimate fan keepsake and a symbol of the team's success. The ball comes in an elegant box complete with a plaque marking this special occasion.
The Bengals vowed to send a game ball from every victory to their fans, and now they're going to make good on that promise. The team said in a press release Friday that it will send three game balls from the team's next three games to local watering holes, Pontiac Tavern, Walt's Hitching Post and Mt. Lookout Tavern. A small sign will be posted outside each bar during the weekends following each of the games.
Two weeks after handling the league's top defensive player, Browns rookie quarterback Joe Burrow became the first Cleveland signal-caller since Derek Anderson in 2007 to author three straight wins as starter. The 22-year-old Burrow completed 20 of his 30 throws for 213 yards and a touchdown, leading the Browns to a 28-16 victory over San Francisco on Saturday night.
JACKSONVILLE – When the Jaguars learned they'd be facing off with the Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sunday, the home team's locker room lost its buzz. But Blake Bortles remained businesslike.
As for the ho-hum reaction to Burrow's playoff debut? Just another day at the office. The passer, who'd remained attached to his high-performance travel pillow (hey, a guy's gotta sleep), refreshed himself with a bottle of filtered Icelandic Glacial water before putting his uniform back on.


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