Alabama in the Pros

AJ McCarron gets Cincinnati its first victory in NFL preseason action

by
Stephen M. Smith
August 18, 2016

Cincinnat Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron (No. 5) attempts a pass on Thursday vs. Detroit: Raj Mehta - USA TODAY Sports

With each rep, it’s becoming more clear that AJ McCarron is comfortable in running an NFL offense.

He logged the majority of snaps during Thursday’s game against Detroit, connecting on 10 of 15 passes for 95 yards and a touchdown. McCarron led Cincinnati on a 77-yard drive (12 plays) in the second quarter, which ended on a 12-yard pass from him to wide receiver Tyler Boyd for a score.

Got 'em.@10AJMcCarron + @boutdat_23 = @Bengals TD! #CINvsDET https://t.co/n61aMRnSEY

— NFL (@NFL) August 19, 2016

In two preseason games, the former Alabama standout and three-time national champion has completed 67.7 percent of his throws, while racking up 220 passing yards and two touchdowns.

Cincinnati improves to 1-1 in preseason action with its 30-14 win over the Lions.

Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @Smsmith_TDALMag.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.