Zac Taylor credits home crowd, Tee Higgins catch in Bengals' win
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said after the Week 1 win that support from the home crowd may have meant the difference between starting 1-0 or 0-1.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor credited the home crowd at Paycor Stadium and an acrobatic catch by Tee Higgins for the team's 33-27 Week 1 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Taylor believed the noise from the fans might have been the deciding factor in securing the opening-day win, stating, "The (crowd noise) could have been the difference."
He expressed his appreciation for playing at home, adding, "We may not have gotten the win without them." Taylor also praised Higgins' 18-yard reception, calling it "as big a catch as you're ever going to see." Despite acknowledging that the win was not perfect, Taylor emphasized the team's determination to win and excitement for the outcome.
He also recognized Evan McPherson, the Bengals' kicker, as the NFL's best in making multiple field goals of 55+ yards in the same game.
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