New York
Jets
14-4
34
FINAL
7
Cincinnati
Bengals
15-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive showdown in the Divisional Round of the 2026 season, the New York Jets topped the Cincinnati Bengals with a commanding final score of 34-7. With this victory, the Jets advance in the playoffs, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Joe Milton shined for the Jets, throwing for 274 yards and four touchdowns, leading a potent aerial attack. His favorite target, Omar Cooper Jr., caught six passes for 133 yards, consistently finding ways to exploit the Bengals' secondary. Meanwhile, Breece Hall contributed on the ground with 42 rushing yards, helping to maintain the Jets' offensive balance throughout the game.
Defensively, the Jets were relentless, with Minkah Fitzpatrick emerging as a game-changer by snagging two interceptions. T'Vondre Sweat added to the pressure with a sack, while Keionte Scott anchored the unit with four total tackles. The turning point came early in the second half when Fitzpatrick's second interception halted a potential Bengals drive, allowing the Jets to capitalize and extend their lead, effectively sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 10 | 8 | 80% | 274 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 18 | 9 | 50% | 143 | 1 | 2 | 55.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Luke Wysong | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 3 | 133 | 44.3 | 29 | 3 | 72 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 44 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 17 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 14 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | — | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ Jules | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Blake Grupe | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

