Late interceptions by Joe Burrow cause Bengals to fall to Bills 39-34

CINCINNATI — Despite leading the Buffalo Bills for the majority of the game, the Cincinnati Bengals suffered a 39-34 defeat Sunday on the road.

The Bills turned the tables on Cincinnati when they collected back-to-back interceptions off Joe Burrow late in the fourth quarter.

Buffalo took the lead for the first time when Christian Benford batted down Burrow's pass, caught it and ran it back for a 67-yard pick-six. On the next play, Burrow's pass was tipped by Buffalo and then caught by Buffalo's defense. The interceptions marked Burrow's first of the season.

Burrow — who threw 25 of 36 for 284 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions — and Cincinnati attempted a comeback, and the quarterback found Tee Higgins deep for a 25-yard touchdown. They failed to make the two-point conversion, though.

The play marked Higgins' second touchdown of the day. The first was from an impressive 21-yard catch off a dime from Burrow.

Burrow also found tight end Mike Gesicki for a wide-open touchdown.

Running back Chase Brown had two touchdowns, including a receiving touchdown that was reversed after initially being called short of the goal line. Brown's first touchdown opened the game after a strong 14-play opening drive by Cincinnati.

Cincinnati's defense, which had several big moments, ultimately couldn't slow down Allen, who was 22 of 29 for 251 yards and three touchdowns. Allen found Khalil Shakir, Dalton Kincaid, Jackson Hawes and he also rushed a solo 40-yard touchdown in the end zone.

After the loss, head coach Zac Taylor said it was "disappointing" that the game got away from them.

"Two really good teams. It was a hard-fought football game, and we came up short, and it's disappointing," Taylor said.

Burrow said his two interceptions were "great plays" by Buffalo, but he said he wouldn't have adjusted or done anything differently.

He also recognized that the Bengals are in a tough spot right now.

"Obviously, we're not where we want to be as a team or an organization. 4-9 is not good," he said. "But we got four games to go and show high-level execution, high-level playmaking. I'm going to go relish the opportunity to go out and play, play with these guys and continue to try and put on a show for everybody watching. I hope that comes across."

The Bengals return home next week to face AFC North rivals, the Baltimore Ravens.