The Cincinnati Bengals earned a 43โ36 overtime victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in Week 8 of the NFL season, thanks to the help of big-time performances from a pair of former Clemson stars — wide receiver Tee Higgins and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.
Higgins had a monster day as a leading star in the aerial attack, hauling in 10 receptions for 155 yards and 2 touchdowns on 11 targets.
He scored a 17-yard touchdown in the third quarter following a turnover, and later forced overtime by reeling in a clutch 18-yard touchdown pass from Joe Burrow with just 1:17 remaining in regulation.
Meanwhile, Lawrence anchored the Bengals’ defensive efforts as he recorded seven total tackles, one sack, a tackle for loss, a quarterback hit and a fumble recovery.
His third-quarter fumble recovery (which came close to a scoop-and-score) directly led to Higgins’ first touchdown, and Lawrence teamed up with Demetrius Knight Jr. to force a big safety on Titans running back Tony Pollard late in the third quarter.
Lawrence and Higgins both played a major role in the Bengals improving to 5-2 on the season with Sundayโs win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
The Bengals will play the Atlanta Falcons next Sunday in Week 9. Itโs the NFL Madrid Game in Madrid, Spain.
You can check out highlights from Higgins and Lawrence in the win over the Titans below: