CINCINNATI - When Joe Burrow went down with a toe injury during Sunday’s game against Jacksonville, the collective gasp from Bengals fans could be heard across Cincinnati. But on the sideline? There was no panic.

“Well, resilient group found a way,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said in the press conference after Cincinnati’s 31-27 win .

“Feels like that’s what this year’s turning into already. You know, just a group that believes in each other never flinches, even when things are difficult.”

That “no flinch” mentality was put to the ultimate test as backup quarterback Jake Browning stepped into the spotlight. Browning finished the day 21 of 32 passing for 241 yards and two touchdowns, with three interceptions.

Taylor said Browning’s ability to lead the victory wasn’t accidental, but

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