The Cincinnati Bengals were so close to winning their first ever Super Bowl. They held a 20-16 lead in the closing minutes but watched as Matthew Stafford found Cooper Kupp for the leading score. Yet, the Bengals had just under two minutes and three timeouts, trailing by three points.

The final drive started with a big play from Joe Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase up near midfield. It all went wrong from there.

Cincinnati was facing a third and one and backup running back Samaje Perine was stopped for no gain. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor talked about that play afterwards.

Taylor pointed out the recent success of the run game. He thought they could pick up the first down and then start taking shots downfield. Aaron Donald blew the play up. That left Taylor with a decision. It was fourth and one near midfield. Technically, they were just inside their kicker's field goal range. Remember, Evan McPherson was 14 for 14 in the playoffs and has ice in his veins.

But Taylor opted to go for it. Once again, Donald ruined the Bengals play. He burst threw the line, grabbed hold of Joe Burrow and flung him around. Burrow's pass would fall incomplete, ending any hope for the comeback victory for Cincinnati.

Taylor was also asked about the team's goal during that final drive. He replied pointing out that they were most certainly looking for the win, not just a tying field goal.

Interestingly, Cincinnati appeared to be taking their time on that drive. They huddled after every play. They did not seem in a rush or looking to go 75 yards. In the end, it didn't matter. The Bengals failed to get into tying field goal range and the Rams won the Super Bowl.