Cincinnati
Bengals
4-2
15
FINAL
19
Cleveland
Browns
1-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 19-15 in a tightly contested Week 11 battle that had major playoff implications. With this victory, the Browns maintain their position in the playoff race, while the Bengals find themselves searching for answers as the season winds down.
Cleveland’s offense was led by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for an impressive 329 yards, showcasing his ability to distribute the ball effectively. Harold Fannin Jr. was the standout receiver, racking up 96 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target for Green. Meanwhile, Joe Burrow’s lone touchdown pass was not enough to overcome the Browns’ offensive efficiency.
Defensively, the Browns made critical plays that swung the momentum in their favor. Jared Verse recorded 1.5 sacks, consistently pressuring Burrow throughout the game, while Denzel Ward’s interception sealed the deal for Cleveland in the fourth quarter. The Browns' defense tightened when it mattered most, and their ability to stifle the Bengals' drives ultimately determined the outcome in this hard-fought rivalry.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 29 | 17 | 59% | 329 | 1 | 1 | 95.3 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 21 | 11 | 52% | 159 | 1 | 2 | 53.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 52 | 4.3 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 10 | 37 | 3.7 | 20 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 17 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 53 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 11 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | — | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 25 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 31 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vince Mason | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rodney Fulton | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan McMillon | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Jefferson | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 53 |

