On Saturday, the Bengals defeated the Vikings 27–24 in overtime. They’ve not only won three straight games, but they also own the sixth spot in the competitive AFC playoff race right now.
During Cincinnati’s three-game winning streak, Joe Mixon has come alive in recent weeks, rushing for 194 yards and four touchdowns. During that time, he has also had 12 receptions for 109 yards.
Following the Bengals’ victory at Paycor Stadium, the veteran running back had a conversation with Ivan Pace Jr., a rookie for the Vikings and a native of Cincinnati.
In the fourth quarter, Mixon found Pace on a fourth-and-goal play from the 1-yard line. View the following videos to see the exchange and Mixon’s touchdown:
An interesting scene after the #CINvsMIN game on Saturday:
Former @ColerainFtball, @MiamiOHFootball and @GoBearcatsFB product Ivan Pace Jr. got REAL personal with Joe Mixon.
Pace was able to stop Mixon in a few key plays in the Vikings red zone, especially late in the game.… pic.twitter.com/huQxJtBlFn
— Austin Tanner 🎥 (@TVAustinT) December 18, 2023
Joe Mixon has tied Rudi Johnson for second-most rushing touchdowns in team history 👏#ProBowlVote x Joe Mixon pic.twitter.com/L8I8EzQzes
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 16, 2023
