Burrow, Bengals strike fast, blow by Falcons 35-17

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chris Evans (25) flips after he as tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker DeAngelo Malone (51) on the opening kickoff in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) celebrates touchdown catch against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant (27) short of the end zone after a catch in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) makes a catch in front of Atlanta Falcons cornerback Darren Hall (34) in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) is chased by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Markus Bailey (51) in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) attempts a catch over Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton (21) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Cornell Armstrong in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Tyler Boyd and fans in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) hands off the ball after a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) celebrates a sack on Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) reaches for the end zone in front of Atlanta Falcons cornerback Darren Hall (34) in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) runs for a touchdown after a catch against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith walks onto the field after challenging a call in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)