Jack Endries Scores First Career Touchdown in Bengals Overtime Win
The rookie tight end helped spark a crucial first-half comeback as Cincinnati edged the Tennessee Titans 43-36.
Cincinnati Bengals rookie tight end Jack Endries secured his first official career touchdown during a dramatic 43-36 overtime victory against the Tennessee Titans at Paycor Stadium. Filling in for injured tight ends Erick All and Tanner Hudson, Endries caught a one-yard pass from quarterback Joe Burrow with just 20 seconds remaining in the second half.
The crucial score helped the Bengals erase an early 13-0 deficit and gave Cincinnati a 14-13 lead heading into halftime. After celebrating the milestone with a dance, Endries briefly lost track of the milestone ball as it rolled off the playing field into the photographers area, but Burrow successfully retrieved it to ensure the rookie could keep it as a keepsake.
Endries' elevated role comes at a critical time for the franchise as the team navigates the season-ending losses of Erick All Jr. and Tanner Hudson. The rookie's first regular-season touchdown follows previous scoring catches during the preseason, marking a meaningful step forward in his professional development.
The game itself proved to be a chaotic affair filled with offensive fireworks and costly mistakes. Burrow finished the contest completing 38 of 48 passes for 462 yards and five touchdowns, though he also threw three interceptions to Tennessee safety Amani Hooker. Despite the turnovers and an eight-penalty performance, the Bengals managed to pull ahead when Burrow rushed for a 10-yard game-winning touchdown in overtime.
Tennessee pushed the hosts to the limit behind a stellar performance from quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns while leading a late fourth-quarter scoring drive. Ward connected with Wan'Dale Robinson for a touchdown and added a successful two-point conversion to put the Titans up 36-29 with under four minutes left in regulation.
Cincinnati responded immediately as Burrow found Tee Higgins for his second touchdown reception of the day, followed by an extra point from kicker Evan McPherson that tied the game at 36. Following a scoreless remainder of regulation, the Bengals defense secured a stop in the extra period, allowing Burrow and the offense to seal the narrow victory.
With the hard-fought win, the Bengals improved their record to 5-2 ahead of their upcoming international matchup against the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, Spain. Meanwhile, Endries and the rest of the roster look to build upon the resilient comeback as the team pushes deeper into the regular season schedule.