Tennessee
Titans
3-4
20
FINAL
30
Cincinnati
Bengals
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals topped the Tennessee Titans 30-20 in a crucial Week 8 matchup, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The victory was significant for the Bengals, who continue to build momentum as the season progresses, while the Titans look to regroup after a tough loss.
Cincinnati's offense was led by a strong rushing performance from Chase Brown, who racked up 94 yards on the ground, complementing the passing attack. On the other side, Cam Ward of the Titans put up impressive numbers with 318 passing yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively. Wan'Dale Robinson also had a standout game, leading all receivers with 135 yards, providing a bright spot for Tennessee despite the defeat.
Defensively, the Bengals made key plays that turned the tide of the game. Cashius Howell recorded a crucial sack, while Kyle Dugger's interception proved pivotal in stalling a Titans drive and shifting momentum back to Cincinnati. Overall, the Bengals' defense effectively stifled Tennessee's attempts to mount a comeback, sealing the win with a solid performance on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 49 | 24 | 49% | 318 | 2 | 1 | 75.0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 32 | 19 | 59% | 212 | 1 | 0 | 89.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 25 | 94 | 3.8 | 38 | 1 | 26 | 2 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 10 | 57 | 5.7 | 29 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 10 | 53 | 5.3 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 6 | 135 | 22.5 | 98 | 1 | 90 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 110 | 15.7 | 22 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 12 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Martin | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Solomon Thomas | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| Joey Slye | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

