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WATCH IT AGAIN: Cincinnati's own Sam Hubbard runs 98-yard fumble recovery for TD in Bengals-Ravens wild card

Sam Hubbard Fumble Recovery
Posted at 10:48 PM, Jan 15, 2023
and last updated 2023-01-15 23:27:13-05

CINCINNATI — Holy Moeller.

Cincinnati native Sam Hubbard ran back a fumble recovery for a 98-yard touchdown in the first few minutes of the 4th quarter in the Bengals-Ravens wild card game, a touchdown that ended up being the game winner.

"Right place. Right time," Hubbard said after the game.

You can watch the play back here:

Hubbard gave the Bengals a 24-17 lead with the play, which was the longest fumble return in postseason NFL history. It was a huge momentum swing as the Ravens were on the cusp of taking the lead when quarterback Tyler Huntley tried to reach the ball over the defensive line into the endzone on a QB sneak. Bengals LB Logan Wilson smacked the ball out of his hands, and it fell directly into Hubbard's.

After what's arguably the play of the game, Hubbard even used an oxygen mask to recover from the intense run.

Hubbard was born and raised in Cincinnati attending Moeller High School before heading to The Ohio State University. The 2018 Bengals third-round draft pick has been a major component of the Bengals defensive line this season with 6.5 sacks — 24 overall in his career.

In the 2021 season, the Bengals captain led the defensive line in both snaps played and tackles in both the regular season and playoffs. During the Bengals 2021 AFC Championship matchup with the Chiefs, he had two back-to-back critical sacks on Patrick Mahomes keeping the Chiefs to a field goal, which caused the game to head into OT.

In life off the field, Hubbard is recognized in the Tri-State area for his charitable efforts, including work with his Sam Hubbard Foundation.

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