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Bengals end three decades of playoff futility, Bills throttle Patriots

Cincinnati Tight end C.J. Uzomah and quarterback Joe Burrow celebrate the Bengals’ 26-19 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in the first round of the NFL playoffs

LOS ANGELES – A solid outing from quarterback Joe Burrow and a late defensive stand saw the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-19 on Saturday to earn their first NFL playoff victory in 31 years.

Burrow threw for two touchdowns as he piloted an efficient Bengals offense that scored on their first four drives.

Rookie kicker Evan McPherson made all four of his field goal attempts as the Bengals ended an eight-game playoff losing streak that stretched back to their victory over the now-defunct Houston Oilers in January of 1991.

“It feels great winning for us, for the city, for the organization. But, you know, we expected this. So it’s…

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