Browns defense terrific, Shedeur Sanders struggles - Terry Pluto’s Halftime Scribbles
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Key Points:
- The Browns lead the Bengals 14-12 at halftime, with their defense converting turnovers into two touchdowns, including a 97-yard interception return by Devin Bush and a 47-yard fumble recovery return by Sam Webb.
- Defensive linemen Shelby Harris and Alex Wright made significant plays by tipping a pass leading to a touchdown and blocking an extra point, respectively.
- The Browns were penalized twice for excessive celebrations after their defensive touchdowns, resulting in longer extra point attempts, which rookie kicker Andre Szmyt successfully converted.
- Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s red zone scoring streak was snapped by Bush’s interception, while Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders struggled with multiple sacks, a fumble, and near interceptions in the first half.
