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Bengals coach fumes over referees' decision to stop play after Myles Garrett's record-breaking sack

January 6, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor expressed frustration with NFL officials after they stopped the game to commemorate Myles Garrett's 23rd sack of the season during a 20-18 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Taylor claimed he was not informed that such a stoppage would occur, especially at a critical moment in the game.

Bengals coach fumes over referees' decision to stop play after Myles Garrett's record-breaking sack

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Zac Taylor criticized refs for stopping play during a crucial moment.
Myles Garrett achieved a record-breaking 23rd sack of the season.
The stoppage occurred with just over five minutes left in the fourth quarter.
The Bengals lost to the Browns 20-18.
Taylor was unaware that officials planned to stop the game for Garrett's achievement.

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Bengals coach fumes over referees' decision to stop play after Myles Garrett's record-breaking sack

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Bengals coach fumes over referees' decision to stop play after Myles Garrett's record-breaking sack

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