NFL: Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeat Los Angeles Rams, lean on defense (15 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Rams 19-16 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Monday. The Bengals defense logged six sacks during the game, while quarterback Joe Burrow played through a nagging calf injury to throw for 259 yards.

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (L) and quarterback Joe Burrow celebrate their victory over the Los Angeles Rams at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on September 25, 2023. The Bengals won 19-16. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI

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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (L) is sacked by the Bengals' Trey Hendrickson during the first half. Hendrickson logged two of the Bengals' six sacks. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI

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The Bengals' Logan Wilson (C) celebrates with his team after recovering a fumble against the Rams during the first half. The Bengals defense limited the Rams to a 1 for 11 conversion rate on third downs and helped generate a 12-minute edge in time of possession. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI

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Stafford (L) throws under pressure from the Bengals' D.J. Reader during the first half. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI

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