Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Postgame Observations: Shorthanded Bengals Fall to Browns 21-16
CLEVELAND — The Bengals lost to the Browns 21-16 on Sunday. They sat most of their starters, but kept it close.
Here are some postgame observations:
Health
The number one key to Sunday's game was health. Stay healthy. And the Bengals were able to do just that.
Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins and D.J. Reader were just three of the many inactives.
Record Day
Ja'Marr Chase had two receptions for 26 yards on three targets to break Chad Johnson's Bengals record for receiving yards in a season (1,440).
Chase's rookie campaign ends with 81 receptions for 1,455 yards and 13 touchdowns. He was only on the field for four plays.
Flashes of Potential
Running back Chris Evans shined on Sunday. He had 59 yards on 11 touches and one touchdown.
Trent Taylor led the team in receiving with two receptions for 41 yards.
Playoff Impact
The Bengals finish the season 10-7. They'll be the No. 3 or No. 4 seed in the AFC Playoffs.
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