Ja'Marr Chase's touchdown propels the Bengals to victory over the Cowboys in 'Monday Night Football': Essential insights.

The Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys engaged in a competitive matchup, but the Bengals emerged victorious on Monday night, ending a three-game losing streak with a 27-20 win over the Cowboys.

The standout player of the game was Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who recorded two touchdowns and amassed 177 receiving yards, marking the fourth-best performance by a receiver this season. Chase also matched the season record for most receptions in a game, achieving 14, alongside Travis Kelce and Cooper Kupp.

A pivotal moment occurred with under two minutes remaining, as the game was tied at 20-20 and the Cowboys were on offense. Amani Oruwariye of Dallas mishandled a blocked punt, which was recovered by Cincinnati’s Maema Njongmeta, allowing the Bengals to regain possession as time was running out. Chase capped off his impressive performance by scoring his second touchdown, propelling Cincinnati to a 27-20 lead.

In addition to the defeat, the Cowboys faced further adversity with linebacker DeMarvion Overshown sustaining a knee injury, requiring assistance off the field to the X-ray room during the fourth quarter. Overshown had previously missed his entire rookie season due to a torn ACL.

The victory for the Bengals results in both teams holding a record of 5-8. Cincinnati is set to face the Titans in Tennessee, while Dallas will head to North Carolina to compete against the Panthers, with both matches scheduled for Sunday.

Burrow focuses on Chase — and it proves effective  

Quarterback Joe Burrow expressed his desire this week to engage in an entertaining style of football, despite the Bengals' diminished chances of making the playoffs. He acknowledged Chase's pursuit of the receiving triple crown and successfully addressed both aspects during the game in Dallas on Monday.

Burrow consistently targeted Chase, culminating in a game-winning play where Chase sprinted 50 yards for a touchdown. The 18 targets represented the second highest total in Burrow's career. However, this strategy was not without its challenges, as Burrow overthrew Chase on two critical occasions—once failing to convert a third down in the red zone and another resulting in an interception by safety Malik Hooker.

Nevertheless, the connection between Burrow and Chase remained steadfast, with the final connection delivering the decisive blow for the explosive play Burrow had been seeking throughout the night. This performance allowed Chase to surpass 5,000 career receiving yards and solidified the game's outcome in a significant moment.