Joe Burrow takes it to another dimension with NFL record win over Browns; The Bengals defense has a play as Jordan Battle makes good on his vow

Burrow’s voiceover destroyed the Browns’ script, as did his arm on the first and last snaps of the game.

Chase’s touchdown came virtually on their final play of the day, off the knee of backup quarterback Jake Browning. Go back to the first play of the game when safety Vonn Bell forced a fumble at the Bengals half-yard line where the Bengals began their drive.

To get away from the goalposts, Burrow chose an unusual rhythm that sent Browns midfielder Mohamoud Diabate offside.

“It is the ultimate weapon. He’s truly the best in the (cadence) industry,” Zac Taylor said. “For years I watched Aaron Rodgers do this to people over and over again, getting free plays on third down. We got three or four of them last week and two today on a touchdown.

Bell is used to saving playoff runs. Remember, as the Bengals neared the 2022 AFC North title, they needed him to knock the ball out of Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson’s arms with a minute left for one on Christmas Eve Score of 22:18 to secure victory in Foxborough.

Bell, who lost his starting spot to Battle this season, said, “I don’t live in the past” when asked how similar the play was.

Burrow knows how huge it was. In the first minute of the game, the Browns are initially on 11th place with the Bengals and suddenly don’t get any more points.

“I’ve seen Vonn make this exact play countless times. He saved the New England game while doing the same thing,” Burrow said. “That’s the type of person Vonn is. He will never give up. He’s faced some adversity this year, fought through it and is making game-changing plays for us. He’s everything you could want from such a young veteran. “Guys can look up to that. …

Taylor was asked about a lively conversation between offensive line coach Frank Pollack and rookie right tackle Amarius Mims.

“It’s football, man. It’s not all easy. It’s not at all. We just have to work through these things. We’re good,” Taylor said.

Mims battled back from a left ankle injury and returned to the game after a break before finally exiting. Taylo isn’t sure how bad it is, but he does know that Devin Cochran came on for the second straight game to help them win.

Last week was his first NFL start at left tackle. On Sunday it replaced Mims on the right side…

In the second straight game against the Browns, backup left tackle Cody Ford ensured that Garrett, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, did not take over the play. In October, Garrett was not fired. He got one on Sunday, but only got to Burrow twice.

“I thought they did an admirable job. Cody is always consistent. Cody is doing a great job. He blocks Myles Garrett all day,” Burrow said. “Cody did an incredible job all day.

“You saw Devin come in last week and play really well for us, and now he has to go in at right tackle. He is also always ready for his chance. It must be hard when you’re just sitting on the sidelines. Cold, I don’t expect to get in. And then all of a sudden you get thrown in there and now you have to block an edge rusher who’s been warm all day and foaming at the mouth to get a sack. …