Bengals can’t protect Dalton, make plays in 4th quarter
CINCINNATI — When the Bengals need a big play, they crumble.
That’s been their offense’s theme all season, and it’s left them in tenuous position for a sixth straight playoff berth.
The fourth quarter has been their undoing.
The Bengals (3-5-1) had another late meltdown on Monday night, falling to the New York Giants 21-20 .
They entered the fourth quarter with a lead and wasted chances to put the game away, something that’s happened repeatedly during their season.