Sunday’s opener at FirstEnergy Stadium was a nail-biter from start to finish. Fans cheered as Joe Burrow-led Bengals pulled out a 17-16 victory over the Cleveland Browns , with tension lingering on nearly every snap. From missed opportunities to key penalties, the game kept viewers on edge. Even in the stands, it felt like one mistake could swing the outcome. The scoreboard said “win,” but the story of the day ran much deeper.

Cincinnati’s defense, under new coordinator Al Golden , received plenty of attention. The defense was very inconsistent and won by pure luck and mistakes by the Browns. Rookie kicker Andre Szmyt, who had gone 19-of-21 in the UFL a year ago, missed an extra point and a 36-yard field goal in the closing minutes. Chances like these usually get converted nin

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