Game updates, highlights from NFL week 4

The Cincinnati Bengals (0-3) take on the Carolina Panthers (1-2) in NFL Week 4 action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Bengals are coming off a Monday Night Football loss to the Washington Commanders and the Panthers are coming off a win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Cincinnati will face former quarterback Andy Dalton, who threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns against the Raiders last week. He and Joe Burrow were the only two quarterbacks to throw for 300 or more yards and three touchdowns last week.

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The Bengals were within field goal range, but Joe Burrow threw an interception on third down and the Panthers have the ball on their own 41-yard line. It’s Burrow’s first interception of the season.

The Bengals converted a crucial third down to end the third quarter when Joe Burrow dodged a pass rush and found Zack Moss in the flat. The Bengals lead by 10 and have the ball in midfield.

The Panthers scored late in the third quarter when Andy Dalton threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson. Kicker Eddy Pineiro converted the point-after-touchdown attempt.

The Bengals forced a punt, which was faked and took over in the Panthers’ territory. The offense stalled, but kicker Evan McPherson made a 56-yard field goal to extend the lead to three scores.

The Bengals were forced to punt and punter Ryan Rehkow turned the field, pinning the Panthers inside their own 20-yard line.

The Bengals have a chance to go up three scores after forcing a Panthers punt in the third quarter.

The Bengals offense marched down the field on the first possession of the second half and scored a touchdown on a 2-yard run by Chase Brown. Kicker Evan McPherson converted the point-after-touchdown attempt.

The Bengals scored a critical score just before halftime. Back-to-back pass interference penalties were called on the Panthers against wide receiver Tee Higgins and running back Zack Moss punched him in from the 1-yard line after catching a screen pass from Joe Burrow. Kicker Evan McPherson converted the point-after-touchdown attempt. The Bengals get the kickoff for the second half.

Dalton is 16-for-21 passing for 134 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Andy Dalton and the Panthers once again drove down the field against the Bengals defense. Dalton completed an 8-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Xavier Ligette and kicker Eddy Pineiro converted the point-after-touchdown attempt.

Joe Burrow connected on a 63-yard touchdown pass to Ja’Marr Chase on third-and-3 to retake the lead in the second quarter. Chase broke three tackles en route to scoring his third touchdown of the season. Kicker Evan McPherson converted the point-after-touchdown attempt.

Andy Dalton and the Panthers’ offense marched down the field with an 11-play drive, including a fourth-down conversion, to tie the game. Running back Chuba Hubbard scored on a 3-yard run and kicker Eddy Pineiro converted the point-after-touchdown attempt to tie that game. It is the first touchdown the Panthers have scored at home since Christmas Eve 2023.

The Bengals took advantage after Vonn Bell intercepted Andy Dalton. Running back Chase Brown scored the game’s first touchdown on a four-yard run. Kicker Evan McPherson converted the point-after-touchdown attempt.

The Bengals intercepted Andy Dalton for the first time when defensive end Trey Hendrickson hit Dalton’s arm and cornerback Vonn Bell intercepted the pass. Bell returned the ball to the Panthers’ 15-yard line and the Bengals are in the red zone.

The Bengals started their drive inside the 1-yard line, but reached the 35-yard line before punting. The Panthers take over at their own 20-yard line.

The Panthers offense drove down the field and Andy Dalton went 4-for-5 passing for 59 yards, but the Bengals defense got a big stop on fourth down inside the 1-yard line to force the turnover on downs.

The Bengals are looking for their first win of the 2024 NFL season, while the Panthers are coming off their first win, with Andy Dalton passing for 319 yards and three touchdowns against the Las Vegas Raiders. Follow the entire game for live updates and highlights.

The Bengals vs. Panthers airs locally on Fox19 (WXIX-TV). Streaming options include FuboTV (free trial) and NFL+ (mobile only).

The Bengals are 4.5-point favorites, according to BetMGM, and their over/under total is 47.

Defensive tackles Sheldon Rankins and BJ Hill are inactive today for Bengals vs. Panthers, as well as tight ends Tanner Hudson and Tanner McLachlan.

Our staff of experts all picked the Bengals to beat the Panthers today. The Bengals are the second most deployable team in the NFL covering the spread today.

Burrow threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns against the Washington Commanders in Week 3.

The Bengals-Panthers game will kick off at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina at 1 p.m.

Bengals vs. Panthers spread, odds

The Bengals are 4.5-point favorites according to BetMGM and the over/under total is 47. Both Cincinnati and Carolina are 1-2 against the spread this season.

Bengal schedule 2024

Week 1: September 8, Bengals vs. New England Patriots 1pm ET, CBS Patriots 16, Bengals 10

Week 2: September 15, Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs 4:25 PM ET, CBS Bengals 25, Chiefs 26

Week 3: September 23, Bengals vs. Washington Commanders 8:00 PM ET | *Monday Night Football on ABC/ESPN Commanders 38, Bengal 33

Week 4: September 29, Bengals at Carolina Panthers 1pm ET, Fox

Week 5: October 6, Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens 1pm ET, CBS

Week 6: October 13, Bengals at New York Giants 8:00 PM ET | *Sunday Night Football on NBC

Week 7: Oct. 20, Bengals at Cleveland Browns 1:00 PM ET, CBS

Week 8: October 27, Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles 4:25 PM ET, CBS

Week 9: November 3, Bengals vs. Las Vegas Raiders 1pm ET, Fox

Week 10: November 7, Bengals at Baltimore Ravens 8:00 PM ET | *Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime

Week 11: Nov. 17, Bengals at Los Angeles Chargers 4:00 PM ET, CBS

Week 12: Bye week

Week 13: December 1, Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 1pm ET, CBS

Week 14: December 9, Bengals at Dallas Cowboys 8:00 PM ET | *Monday Night Football on ESPN

Week 15: December 15, Bengals at Tennessee Titans 1pm ET, Fox

Week 16: December 19, Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns | *Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime

Week 17: Bengals vs. Denver Broncos, Date and network to be determined

Week 18: Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers, Date and network to be determined

*The final two weeks of the season will not have game times as the NFL reserves the right to change games to primetime spots based on playoff scenarios.