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Andy Dalton gets a heartfelt sendoff.
The Bengals end the season right. They take down the Browns leaving them with the distinction of being Cincinnati’s second win of the year.
We as fans didn’t have much to cheer about all season, but we saw a couple of young players reach important milestones, a young player seize an opportunity and Andy Dalton get sent off in what will probably be his last game in Cincinnati.
Joe Mixon’s big day
Mixon ended up crossing a few key milestones on the day. First was getting his second straight 1,000 yard rushing season out of the way, which he did in style. Then he proceeded to gash the Browns the rest of the day on his way to a new career-high in rushing for a game. He also had a pretty heartwarming moment as well as one to give fans an even bigger smile after a win.
THIS is how Mixon broke 1K rush yards this year pic.twitter.com/itklEDQ1Se
— uSTADIUM (@uSTADIUM) December 29, 2019
Joe Mixon breaking tackle left and right @Joe_MainMixon pic.twitter.com/2t53sSKPfm
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) December 29, 2019
Joe Mixon goes over 1,000 yards for the season in style with a 41 yard run where he breaks a tackle and leaps over another.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) December 29, 2019
Mixon being over 1000 yards is astonishing considering how the season started for our run game
— Chandler Rowe (@Chandler__Rowe) December 29, 2019
Joe Mixon said he was gone kill dem too
— SKREALO (@SportzSpliffz) December 29, 2019
Mixon might have a Field day today https://t.co/H1T347pkzS
— STR8H (@SCUBAisDIVING) December 29, 2019
Remarkable that Joe Mixon broke 1000 yards this season with how poor his season started. Dude is such a stud.
— Chase Petitt (@C_Petitt) December 29, 2019
That Joe Mixon run though #Bengals pic.twitter.com/1zSuABeqTD
— Rick Ucchino (@RickUcchino) December 29, 2019
Joe Mixon has been the only bright spot for the Bengals that stands out, could've warranted a Pro Bowl berth.
— FadeItOnThe1 (@Sheikh_Elite) December 29, 2019
JOE MIXON IS THE BEST RUNNING BACK IN THE LEAGUE
— Mike O The Tweet Slayer (@momalley2112) December 29, 2019
Well Mixon looked really comfortable slapping the browns around there.
— Dustin Kent (@dustinkent13) December 29, 2019
In one run, Joe Mixon just summed up what’s wrong with the Browns defense this season.
— Michael Campanaro (@knightflyer65) December 29, 2019
Joe Mixon's 41-yard run was his longest of the season #Bengals
— Tyler Dragon (@TheTylerDragon) December 29, 2019
Nice 41 yd run @Joe_MainMixon
— Cedric Peerman (@CedPeerman30) December 29, 2019
Joe Mixon going to post a new career high in rushing today after setting it in Week 14 against the Browns.
— President of John Ross fanclub (@PatrickJudis) December 29, 2019
mixon’s broken more tackles in the last month than he’s broken in his entire career
— john sheeran (@John__Sheeran) December 29, 2019
Easily. Highly overlooked and rarely in the conversation despite one of the worst lines in football https://t.co/tdiNy8zVkO
— Nate (@DaGreatNatePeck) December 29, 2019
Once Joe Mixon started breaking tackles, he's been an absolute monster.
— Jeaux Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) December 29, 2019
Joe Mixon. Not shy to go after a safety.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) December 29, 2019
Joe Mixon is top 5.
— Chris Roling (@Chris_Roling) December 29, 2019
Joe Mixon with the Madden hit stick. He now has a new career high. #Bengals
— Tyler Dragon (@TheTylerDragon) December 29, 2019
It is about time the Bengals are on the right side of these big run highlights haha
— President of John Ross fanclub (@PatrickJudis) December 29, 2019
Joe Mixon - you are a class act my man! #bengals#CLEvsCIN pic.twitter.com/YMJToYK54y
— Sam Ainger (@sam_ainger) December 29, 2019
Joe Mixon leaving one last, emphatic closing argument for his contract extension negotiation.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) December 29, 2019
Darius Phillips heard opportunity knocking
Phillips was given a chance to start in place of WIlliam Jackson after finishing off the game against the Dolphins last week. He did give up a few big plays, but he also made several big plays in the form of turnovers.
He played well for a young player getting a chance to matchup with some of the best wide receivers in the AFC North, and overall he held his own. He was recognized by Zac Taylor after the game as well.
.@4DariusP is on a mission Back-to-back weeks with an INT.#CLEvsCIN | #SeizeTheDEY pic.twitter.com/S128sc9cGD
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 29, 2019
Darius Phillips redemption
— Jake (@Jake_NFL) December 29, 2019
Phillips makes me look smart every single time! https://t.co/1PgcHr6FYp
— President of John Ross fanclub (@PatrickJudis) December 29, 2019
#Bengals CB Darius Phillips bounced back from getting beat on first TD pass from #Browns with diving INT and nice return to Cleveland 3 ... Phillips has three INTS on the season in limited snaps...
— Richard Skinner (@Local12Skinny) December 29, 2019
Darius Phillips with another interception. This one off of Baker Mayfield. Guy has a knack for the ball, that's for sure.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) December 29, 2019
DARIUS PHILLIPS ONLY CATCHES INTERCEPTIONS
— Jeaux Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) December 29, 2019
Darius Phillips, who came into the day having played 5.5 percent of the #Bengals defensive snaps, is now tied with Jessie Bates for the team interception lead.
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonATH) December 29, 2019
So Darius Phillips should be a starter next season.
— Edward ♂️ ♂️ (@EdwardEmerling) December 29, 2019
Darius Phillips is the goat should definitely replace Dre Kirkpatrick #Bengals #SeizeTheDEY
— Austin (@tranaustin26) December 29, 2019
House that Darius Phillips....great pick though...lets eat
— FlemLo Raps (@FlemLoRaps) December 29, 2019
Darius Phillips so close to the pick six!
— Rebecca Toback (@Rebecca_Toback) December 29, 2019
This team has sooooo badly lacked CB interceptions the last two years, that nose for the ball alone should put Phillips as a key piece of their defensive plans going forward.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) December 29, 2019
DP with his 2nd INT #CLEvsCIN pic.twitter.com/FTXLfhpfKr
— Bengals-Talk.com (@BengalsTalk) December 29, 2019
Pay Darius Phillips whatever he wants at this point !!!!
— Donte Minnis (@Don_Guala66) December 29, 2019
I need a Darius Phillips jersey ASAP
— Brad Williams (@Bigbird1182) December 29, 2019
The Darius Phillips game.
— Alex (@IAmAlexDeSelms) December 29, 2019
Darius Phillips > Odell Beckham Jr
— pete (@_pet3) December 29, 2019
The #Bengals have something in Darius Phillips. He's a playmaker, and that's something to be excited about!
— Michael Wilder (@iamwilder12) December 29, 2019
Baker Mayfield throws it deep on 3rd-and-16 and it's intercepted by Darius Phillips
— Mike (@MIKE_BROWNS_UK) December 29, 2019
In all fairness to Baker, Darius Phillips was wide open and ran a great route.
— Matt Carey (@matthewdean12) December 29, 2019
Darius Phillips is a future stud (is a stud) DB. Bright future for Bengals secondary.
— Chip Blakley (@chip403) December 29, 2019
That’s twice that Baker has hit Darius Phillips in stride. B-E-A-utiful
— Mac (@BennyMacBlog) December 29, 2019
How is Darius Phillips just now playing on defense?
— Buckeye State Sports (@ohio_sports19) December 29, 2019
Heading into the new decade on a high note. #CLEvsCIN | #SeizeTheDEY pic.twitter.com/2Cn3kmAbt2
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 29, 2019
Tyler Boyd earns his second 1,000 yard receiving season
Boyd has been an absolute pro this entire season. He is one of the big reasons this team never really bellied up despite their record. For him to get his second straight 1,000 yard receiving season with opposing defenses focusing on him without A.J. Green. He has proven he can be a cornerstone for this offense after getting an extension this past offseason.
Boyd and Mixon become only the second duo in Bengals history to go for 1,000 rush and 1,000 receiving in back-to-back years since Chad and Rudi Johnson did it three in a row from 2004-06.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) December 29, 2019
#BigLevels ↗↗↗↗↗ pic.twitter.com/MbC5HmoiAz
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 29, 2019
Congrats to Tyler Boyd. Dude deserves to reach that milestone the way he has fought through this year.
— President of John Ross fanclub (@PatrickJudis) December 29, 2019
Tyler Boyd would be an enormous star if he didn’t play in Cinci…
— Kurt Geiger (@ketgeiger) December 29, 2019
Tyler Boyd is a stud!!
— GM Lewis (@daytonflyer2009) December 29, 2019
Dalton goes out in style
What is there to say? This very well could’ve been Dalton’s last game as a Bengal. Cincinnati will likely spend the first overall pick on Joe Burrow to properly lead this team into a new era.
We still have watched Dalton grow as an NFL quarterback since the team drafted him in 2011, and he has done so much for this area, and he helped make the Bengals relevant for a pretty good stretch with five playoff appearances.
It certainly felt like a finale game with the way fans reacted, and Dalton got the sendoff by fans that he deserved.
400 yds, 8 tds incoming pic.twitter.com/XvF1NXlJMa
— Elite Andy Dalton (@EvilAndyDalton) December 29, 2019
Pregame family time ❤️ pic.twitter.com/360Z5urzhx
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 29, 2019
The Daltons out in full force.@andydalton14 | #SeizeTheDEY pic.twitter.com/gVJKFiua0p
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 29, 2019
Let’s do this one last time baby. @EvilAndyDalton pic.twitter.com/73CZc6Hqxf
— Robbie Scharold (@RobBobUK5) December 29, 2019
Win or lose today it’s been a pleasure. Mostly. Also, fucking WIN today. @EvilAndyDalton https://t.co/1qSWP5JrAV
— Mike Donahue (@mikedthe1) December 29, 2019
— Bengals-Talk.com (@BengalsTalk) December 29, 2019
Elite throw pic.twitter.com/RYK3utTyIb
— Elite Andy Dalton (@EvilAndyDalton) December 29, 2019
Nice play for Dalton off-script. Sliding into the end zone in his back. pic.twitter.com/lYKyHsOGiu
— Jeaux Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) December 29, 2019
That dalton trade value
— Alex Bates (@CBJAlex_lax) December 29, 2019
This is the send-off Andy Dalton deserved man. So awesome to watch.
— Cagen Cantrell (@CeeingTheDraft) December 29, 2019
Andy Dalton>>>>>>@bakermayfield
— not-Shia LaBeouf (@fireballpaul_) December 29, 2019
Andy Dalton on the run!
— Rebecca Toback (@Rebecca_Toback) December 29, 2019
Sounds like the loudest roar possible from the small crowd at PBS.
And sure enough, Andy Dalton scrambles for a 5-yard TD.
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) December 29, 2019
Dalton now tied with Joe Mixon for the team-high this season.
Cincinnati 20, Browns 7, 10:06 left in the second quarter.
Bengals are now 3-3 in the red zone. Where has this been all season?
— Tyler Dragon (@TheTylerDragon) December 29, 2019
Happy to hear that PBS crowd making NOISE for Dalton.
— Chris Roling (@Chris_Roling) December 29, 2019
Nice run for the TD @andydalton14 !! @Bengals 20-7
— Cedric Peerman (@CedPeerman30) December 29, 2019
The #Bengals have now scored TDs on 7 of their last 11 drives.
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonATH) December 29, 2019
The Bengals have snapped a 10-game losing streak against AFC North opponents.
— Tyler Dragon (@TheTylerDragon) December 29, 2019
You couldn't have scripted this better. Bengals secure the first overall pick, then slap around the Browns for fun. Feel-good offseason inbound.
— Chris Roling (@Chris_Roling) December 29, 2019
Andy Dalton walks off the field a winner to chants of ‘’Andy!, Andy!’’
— Chris Renkel (@Chris_Renkel) December 29, 2019
Last ride for the Rifle? #WhoDey #SeizeTheDEY @Local12 @EvilAndyDalton @CincyProblems pic.twitter.com/WzKMt9wPVC
That’s a winning smile from QB1! #SeizeTheDEY #WhoDey pic.twitter.com/bxoGHcaqAS
— Emily Parker (@Emily_Parker) December 29, 2019
carry him off like rudy
— john sheeran (@John__Sheeran) December 29, 2019
#Bengals QB Andy Dalton ends the season with a win! #SeizeTheDEY #WhoDey pic.twitter.com/kvX4qaZTv3
— Emily Parker (@Emily_Parker) December 29, 2019
Fans cheered on @andydalton14 after a win for the Bengals in the season finale over the Browns.
— SNF on NBC (@SNFonNBC) December 29, 2019
Via (@Bengals) pic.twitter.com/Au1GLVYLsY
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