CINCINNATI – The Bengals knew they needed a win on Sunday. They were 3-5 and their backs were against the wall.

They may still be against the wall, but Joe Burrow helped them take a step forward on Sunday by leading Cincinnati to a 41-24 victory over the Raiders.

The Bengals' star quarterback played fantastically against the Raiders, completing 22 of 27 passes for 177 yards and four touchdowns in the first three quarters of the game, helping Cincinnati build a 31-10 lead.

Las Vegas scored a touchdown on its first drive, putting pressure on the Bengals, who were looking for their first home win of the season.

Burrow quietly led the Bengals on a 13-play, 70-yard drive that ended with a one-yard touchdown pass to Chase Brown.

It was a tone-setting drive and Burrow responded with the team trailing 7-0. Under pressure, he made several throws, including an 11-yard pass to Tanner Hudson on 4th-and-3 from the Raiders' 20-yard line.

Burrow also made a great throw to Brown on 2nd-and-1 with Maxx Crosby in his face. Crosby tackled Amarius Mims for what should have been a sack, but Burrow made a great play and turned it into a first down.

The 27-year-old completed his first 15 passes. He led the Bengals with five consecutive scoring drives early in the game, including four touchdowns.

In a must-have game, Burrow put on a show, leading the Bengals past the Raiders on Sunday.

Burrow finished the game 27 of 39 for 251 yards, five touchdowns and one interception. His five touchdown passes were the highlight of his career.

Here are our other observations after the game:

What can Brown do for you?

Running back Chase Brown had his best game of the season. He ran for a career-high 120 yards on 27 attempts. He also had five catches for 37 yards and a touchdown.

His 142 yards from the point of attack is a career high. This was desperately needed for an offense without Tee Higgins, Orlando Brown Jr. or Zack Moss.

Gesicki Griddy

Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki finished the game with five catches for 100 yards and two touchdowns, including a 48-yarder that sealed the win in the fourth quarter.

Trey time

Trey Hendrickson dominated the Raiders' struggling offensive line. Hendrickson finished Sunday with a career-high four sacks. He also had six quarterback hits, four tackles for loss, one pass defensed and one forced fumble.

Simply a dominant day for the Bengals' star defense.

Major injuries

Bengals tight end Erick All Jr. suffered a right knee injury in the second quarter and did not return. Starting defensive tackle BJ Hill injured his ribs in the first half and did not return.

Hopefully the injury isn't serious because the Bengals have a crucial AFC North matchup against the Ravens in four days.

Next

The Bengals will play the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday, November 7th at 8:15 p.m. ET.

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