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The good, the bad and the ugly in Bengals’ overtime Week 1 win vs Vikings

What a win! For the first time as the Bengals’ head coach, Zac Taylor has a winning record, as Cincinnati Bengals Nation is feeling good at 1-0.

Here are the best and worst facets to Cincinnati’s thrilling Week 1 overtime win over the Minnesota Vikings.

The Good

Joe Burrow:

Many wondered how Burrow would look in his first return to significant NFL game action since his devastating knee injury last November. And, while there were a few signs of rust, the efficiency, occasional big play and evidence of his “clutch gene” were obvious on Sunday.