The Bengals did exactly what they had to do Sunday to aid backup quarterback Brandon Allen's first Bengals start when kick returner Brandon Wilson gave him that unconventional score they craved on the franchise's longest play in history during a Paul Brown Stadium game that went into halftime tied at 10 with the Giants.
Wilson used blocks by his two rookie linebackers, Akeem Davis-Gaither and Logan Wilson, to rip it up the middle for 103 yards and just run away from everybody to nip the 102-yard interception returns held by Louis Breeden and Artrell Hawkins and the 102-yard kick return by Eric Bieniemy in 1997 against, of course, these Giants.
Wilson, the defending NFL kick return champion, had one last year and now joins Tremain Mack as the Bengals with two career kick return touchdowns.
_Thanks to Wilson's record run, quarterback Brandon Allen's Bengals debut was put on a slight hold. He hit four of his first five passes for 36 yards, but he was learning his receivers on the fly. He flung a bootleg deep for wide receiver A.J. Green one-on-one with safety Jabrill Peppers, but it was as little short and Peppers broke it up. That first series stalled when Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams beat left tackle Jonah Williams inside for a sack.
_On the second series, Peppers set up a third-and-13 when he came in unblocked and dumped wide receiver Alex Erickson for a four-yard loss and when Allen went deep over the middle to Green he overthrew on what appeared to be a lack of communication.
_The Giants' first touchdown came courtesy of a big play. Quarterback Daniel Jones had everyone bunched up, but saw tight end Evan Engram split out in a favorable matchup against safety Vonn Bell. Engram ran past Bell down the right sideline and Jones put it right there for a 53-yard play to the Bengals 4 and the Giants scored on Wayne Gallman Jr.'s fourth-down plunge.
_Bell flashed his signature next-play resilience. With the Giants barging into the red zone on Engram's 18-yard catch, Bell reached in and poked the ball out of Engram's hands. And he had enough presence of mind to take the Bengals' second fumble recovery of the season 28 yards the other way. Bell was all over the place with a game-high eight tackles a week after he had a career-high 14 tackles.
_That gave the Bengals the ball near midfield. They did get a 15-yard run from running back Giovani Bernard (had just 22 in the half on five carries as New York stacked up the run) on a delay sprung by a block from tight end Drew Sample, but Allen had some trouble hooking up with receivers downfield. After tight end Cethan Carter was called for offensive pass interference blocking on a screen, Allen did get back 10 yards underneath to wide receiver Tee Higgins to set up Randy Bullock's 44-yard field goal with 3:32 left in the half for a 10-7 lead.
Allen could throw for just 53 yards in the half as the Bengals were 2-for-5 on third down.
_For the seventh time this season the Bengals gave up points in the final two minutes of the half, but it was only a field goal when Graham Gano hit his 21st straight, a 49-yarder with 21 seconds left that tied it at 10.
_The Bengals couldn't get off the field on third down in the first half, when the Giants were 6-for-11, and that bit them on that last field goal drive. Daniel Jones (14 of 23 for 167 yards and no picks) onverted a third-and-four when he scrambled up the middle for five and he hit wide receiver Golden Tait at the sticks on third-and-five despite good coverage by slot cornerback Mackensie Alexander. Alexander had a busy and alert first half with three passes defensed and a tackle.
_The Bengals lost right guard Alex Redmond to a concussion, moving Quinton Spain from to right guard and bringing Michael Jordan off the bench to left.
Game action photos from the Week 12 matchup as the Bengals host the New York Giants.
Cincinnati Bengals running back Trayveon Williams (32) prior to an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants running back Dion Lewis (33) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample (89) makes a catch during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board (18) plays the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) plays the field during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants inside linebacker Blake Martinez (54) plays the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants free safety Julian Love (20) plays the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants quarterback Colt McCoy (12) plays the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample (89) makes a catch during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) makes a catch during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Bobby Hart (68) battles against New York Giants linebacker Cameron Brown (47) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants wide receiver Austin Mack (81) plays the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) plays the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) makes a catch during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample (89) makes a catch during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals middle linebacker Josh Bynes (56) tackles New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) as he makes a catch during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board (18) plays the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) attempts a catch during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants outside linebacker David Mayo (55) makes a catch during warmups up prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) warmups up prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
A view of an official Wilson football on the field during an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals offensive guard Mike Jordan (60) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander (21) runs off the field after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander (21) runs off the field after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals punter Kevin Huber (10) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Jalen Davis (37) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carl Lawson (58) during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Randy Bullock (4) during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Randy Bullock (4) during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor talks to quarterback Brandon Allen (8) during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) and outside linebacker Jordan Evans (50) walk off the field after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
New York Giants defensive end Niko Lalos (57) during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) reacts during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
The Cincinnati Bengals celebrate during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither (59) and linebacker Logan Wilson (55) talk during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
New York Giants nose tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) and his teammates react during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals safety Brandon Wilson (40) during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) runs after a reception during the second half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws during the first half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample (89) rushes during the second half of NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen warms-up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Trayveon Williams (32) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate (15) attempts a catch against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander (21) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Trayveon Williams (32) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) makes a catch against New York Giants cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) reacts to scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) makes a catch against New York Giants cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) makes a catch against New York Giants cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) carries the ball after making a catch during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) throws a pass during warmups prior to an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) throws a pass during warmups prior to an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) throws a pass during warmups prior to an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) throws a pass during warmups prior to an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) throws a pass during warmups prior to an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) signals a first down during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) signals a first down during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Bengals long snapper Clark Harris interacts with fans prior to a game against the New York Giants at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard signals that it is fourth down after making a stop against the New York Giants.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen passes during the second half of NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) walks off the field after a loss to the New York Giants during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) is called for pass interference on Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) during the second half of NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Bengals kick returner Brandon Wilson celebrates after setting a team record with a 103-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against the New York Giants.
New York Giants quarterback Colt McCoy (12) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carl Lawson (58) during the second half of NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor watches the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) scrambles during the second half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
New York Giants cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) tackles Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) during the second half of NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Trayveon Williams, right, rushes during the second half of NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Wide receiver Tee Higgins runs down field after making a reception against the New York Giants in Week 12 of the 2020 NFL season.
Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) rushes for a first down during the first half of NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Christian Covington (99) prior to an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Christian Covington (99) pressures New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the first half of NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) fumbles the ball before Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Vonn Bell (24) recovers it during the first half of NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) catches a pass during the first half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Vonn Bell (24) celebrates a recovered fumble during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) avoids a tackle by New York Giants linebacker Cameron Brown (47) during the second half of NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Vonn Bell (24) returns a fumble during the first half of NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Randy Bullock (4) watches the ball after kicking a 44-yard field goal during the first half of NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Vonn Bell (24) and defensive end Margus Hunt (70) sack New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the first half of NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample (89) rushes against New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during the first half of NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals safety Brandon Wilson (40) rushes for a 103-yard touchdown during the first half of NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Safety Jessie Bates III look at the camera prior to a game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen is shown during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals middle linebacker Josh Bynes catches a pass before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen warms-up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green warms-up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Giovani Bernard rushes the football against the New York Giants at Paul Brown Stadium on Nov. 29, 2020.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Auden Tate (19) prior to an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals middle linebacker Josh Bynes (56) prior to an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Bengals safety Vonn Bell recovers a fumble against the New York Giants in Week 12 of the 2020 NFL season.
Tackle Jonah Williams warms up in the end zone prior to the Sunday, Nov. 29 game against the New York Giants at Paul Brown Stadium.
Defensive end Carl Lawson (58) fires ups the defensive line prior to the Bengals game against the New York Giants on Nov. 29, 2020.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen passes during the second half of NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) scrambles during the first half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
