The Bengals finally got a first down with 48 seconds left in the first half, but it took an unusual play to get it.
The lonely first down came by penalty, as Colts outside linebacker Erik Walden was ejected for putting his hands on an official.
Walden was jawing back and forth with Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham, when the official got between them. As Walden pushed away, his arm brushed against the ref, who immediately went to his pocket for the flag.
Walden took a few moments to leave the field, seemingly confused as to why he was being thrown out.
The Bengals tackled on another first down of their own, and finished the first half with a grand total of 27 yards.
