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          Bengals' Cam Taylor-Britt picks off Russell Wilson, returns 51 yards for TD

          • Ben Baby, ESPN Staff WriterDec 1, 2024, 06:27 PM
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              Ben Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He joined the company in July 2019. Prior to ESPN, he worked for various newspapers in Texas, most recently at The Dallas Morning News where he covered college sports. He provides daily coverage of the Bengals for ESPN.com, while making appearances on SportsCenter, ESPN's NFL shows and ESPN Radio programs. A native of Grapevine, Texas, he graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor's degree in journalism. He is an adjunct journalism professor at Southern Methodist University and a member of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA).
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          CINCINNATI -- One week after being benched, Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt opened Sunday's scoring against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a tone-setting turnover.

          Taylor-Britt intercepted a Russell Wilson pass and returned it for a 51-yard touchdown as the Bengals took a 7-0 lead with 11:49 left in the first quarter. Taylor-Britt was matched up against Steelers wide receiver George Pickens, who went to the ground before the pass arrived. That left Taylor-Britt free to catch the ball and return it for a score.

          It's a notable moment for the embattled cornerback. After starting the season as the top option at the position, he fell down the depth chart because of inconsistent play. Had cornerback DJ Turner not suffered a broken collarbone in a Week 11 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Taylor-Britt would likely be coming off the bench on Sunday.

          Instead, he delivered a big score in a game the Bengals desperately need to keep their playoff hopes afloat.

          Wilson redeemed himself on the ensuing possession, finding Pickens for a game-tying 17-yard touchdown.