Cincinnati
Bengals
5-4
48
FINAL
22
Washington
Commanders
5-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals put on a dominant performance in Week 11 of the 2026 season, defeating the Washington Commanders with a final score of 48-22. The win solidifies the Bengals' position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive firepower against a struggling Commanders team.
Quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for an impressive 429 yards and three touchdowns, while star receiver Ja'Marr Chase had a spectacular outing with 197 receiving yards. The Bengals' offensive line provided solid protection, allowing Burrow to orchestrate a balanced attack that kept Washington's defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals were able to pressure Commanders quarterback Jacory Croskey-Merritt, recording 1.5 sacks from Derick Hall. The turning point came in the second quarter when Cincinnati's relentless pass rush forced a critical turnover, leading to a quick touchdown that shifted the momentum firmly in their favor. With the defense stepping up when it mattered most, the Bengals were able to maintain control and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 37 | 25 | 68% | 429 | 3 | 0 | 133.7 |
| Marcus Mariota | QB | 34 | 18 | 53% | 227 | 2 | 0 | 93.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 12 | 71 | 5.9 | 40 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Marcus Mariota | QB | 9 | 21 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 10 | 18 | 1.8 | — | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 197 | 28.1 | 131 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 17 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 27 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 54 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 15 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Amos | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Wilson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jarran Reed | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 44 |

