Bengals Finally Win a Playoff Game, Hold Off the Raiders 26–19

Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Paul Brown Stadium, in Cincinnati, on Jan. 15, 2022. Andy Lyons/Getty Images

The Cincinnati Bengals won their first playoff game in 31 years, defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 26–19 on Saturday to a sold-out 66,277 elated fans that cheered loudly in frigid Ohio temperatures at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals had not had a playoff win since 1991.

“Happy for the city,” said Bengals young coach Zac Taylor. “I think the city can finally exhale. ”They get to enjoy the ride here because we’re not done yet.”