Cleveland
Browns
7-9
47
FINAL
14
Cincinnati
Bengals
7-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Cleveland Browns topped the Cincinnati Bengals 47-14 in Week 18 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Browns solidified their standing as they head into the postseason with momentum and confidence.
Cleveland's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for an impressive 351 yards and found the end zone six times. Denzel Boston was a standout target for Green, racking up an astonishing 340 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and make big plays. The Browns' offense was relentless, putting pressure on the Bengals' defense throughout the game.
Defensively, Cleveland made their mark with a strong performance, highlighted by Grant Delpit's 1.5 sacks and Denzel Ward's two interceptions, which helped stifle any chance of a Bengals comeback. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Ward's first interception led to a quick touchdown for the Browns, shifting the momentum decisively in Cleveland's favor. With this victory, the Browns not only dominated the scoreboard but also demonstrated their defensive prowess, sending a strong message ahead of the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 351 | 6 | 0 | 144.4 |
| Hendon Hooker | QB | 11 | 4 | 36% | 80 | 1 | 0 | 92.9 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 7 | 2 | 29% | 44 | 0 | 2 | 13.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Hendon Hooker | QB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Boston | WR | 13 | 340 | 26.2 | 61 | 6 | 60 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 6 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Ward | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Bryant | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Harden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swayze Bozeman | MIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 56 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

