Kansas City
Chiefs
7-5
13
FINAL
23
Cincinnati
Bengals
12-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 14 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Kansas City Chiefs 23-13, solidifying their playoff aspirations while dealing a blow to the Chiefs’ postseason hopes. Both teams came into this game with high stakes, but it was Cincinnati that emerged victorious with a strong all-around performance.
Joe Burrow led the Bengals’ offense, throwing for a touchdown and managing the game effectively, while Velus Jones Jr. contributed significantly on the ground with 80 rushing yards. Mark Andrews was the standout receiver, racking up 115 yards and providing critical plays to keep the chains moving. Patrick Mahomes threw for 305 yards, but the Chiefs struggled to find the end zone, managing just one touchdown in the contest.
Defensively, Cincinnati made key stops when it mattered most, with Barrett Carter recording a sack that disrupted crucial drives. The Bengals' defense stifled Mahomes and the Chiefs' offense, allowing only 13 points throughout the game. The turning point came in the second half, as Cincinnati's defense held firm during a critical red zone attempt by Kansas City, showcasing their resilience and sealing the game with a strong finish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 40 | 27 | 68% | 305 | 1 | 0 | 98.4 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 33 | 28 | 85% | 302 | 1 | 0 | 114.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 18 | 80 | 4.4 | 45 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 11 | 32 | 2.9 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Andrews | TE | 10 | 115 | 11.5 | 23 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 55 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 9 | 80 | 8.9 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 1 | 72 | 72.0 | 64 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 14 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Cochrane | SAM | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Bonner | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swayze Bozeman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Roland-Wallace | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 35 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 51 |

