Bengals 'lean on defense,' Joe Burrow vs. Giants, improve to 2-4

Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Joe Burrow opened the game with a 47-yard rushing touchdown, but said the Cincinnati Bengals needed to lean on their defense to beat the New York Giants and earn just their second win in six weeks.

The Giants out-gained the Bengals 309-304 in total yards, but found the end zone just once in the 17-7 loss Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J. They also held advantages of 24-13 in first downs and of about eight minutes in time of possession.

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