The Cincinnati Bengals had a strong start against the Buffalo Bills, scoring two offensive touchdowns on their first two drives. Joe Mixon scored a 2-yard rushing touchdown, while tight end Irv Smith Jr. caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Burrow. This was Smith's first touchdown since signing with the Bengals in the offseason. Cincinnati has now scored a touchdown on their opening drive in four straight games, the longest current streak in the NFL this season.