11K views · 633 reactions | Jack Thompson “the throwin Samoan” #bengals Cincinnati Bengals (1979–1982) #CincinnatiFootballHistory | Bengal Jim's "Before the Roar" Tailgate Experience | Facebook

16 reactions | #CityUpNorthWeek GO #bengals 1979 Cincy blows out City Up North 48-16. Pete Johnson with 27 carries for 160 yards and a TD. #CincinnatiFootballHistory | Bengal Jim's "Before the Roar" Tailgate Experience | Facebook

🏈On September 23, 1979 the Houston Oilers overcome a 24-0 deficit in Week 4 to beat the Cincinnati Bengals, 30-27, in overtime at Riverfront Stadium. Toni Fritsch nailed the 29 yard game winning field goal. Oilers running back Earl Campbell rushed 34 times for 158 yards and a touchdown. The Houston defense sacked Bengals rookie quarterback Jack Thompson 7 times and picked him off once. In Week 1, the Oilers had overcome a 17-6 halftime deficit to defeat the Washington Redskins, 29-27.🏈 | Daven