Cincinnati
Bengals
1-0
51
FINAL
17
Cleveland
Browns
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an impressive display of offensive firepower, the Cincinnati Bengals dominated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 51-17 in Week 2 of the 2028 season. The Bengals’ victory not only showcased their offensive prowess but also solidified their early-season momentum as they aim for a playoff push.
Joe Burrow was the star of the show, throwing for 343 yards and four touchdowns, effectively leading the Bengals' high-octane offense. Tee Higgins emerged as his favorite target, racking up 125 receiving yards, while the ground game remained solid, supporting the aerial assault. Despite the Bengals' offensive onslaught, Dylan Sampson managed to put up 74 rushing yards for the Browns in a losing effort.
Defensively, the Bengals made their mark with DJ Turner II's two interceptions, which were critical in shifting the game's momentum. Cincinnati's defense not only stifled the Browns' attempts to establish a rhythm but also set the tone early, leaving little room for a comeback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Burrow connected with Higgins for a touchdown, pushing the lead to a commanding 28-3, leaving the Browns scrambling for answers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 31 | 22 | 71% | 343 | 4 | 0 | 146.9 |
| DJ Lagway | QB | 45 | 19 | 42% | 195 | 1 | 2 | 44.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 13 | 74 | 5.7 | 33 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 67 | 5.6 | 43 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 7 | 41 | 5.9 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 7 | 36 | 5.1 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 20 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| DJ Lagway | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| LJ Martin | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 125 | 31.3 | 91 | 2 | 93 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 102 | 17.0 | 44 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 34 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Hasley | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Turner II | CB | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodrick Pleasant | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Bowen | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Pierce | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Griffin | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boubacar Traore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 3 | 3 | 6 | 49 |

