Tennessee
Titans
0-7
17
FINAL
38
Cincinnati
Bengals
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 8 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals emerged victorious, defeating the Tennessee Titans 38-17. With playoff implications on the line, the Bengals showcased their offensive prowess, solidifying their position in the competitive AFC.
Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for an impressive five touchdowns, while Tee Higgins was a standout receiver, racking up 91 yards. Chase Brown added balance to the offense with 67 rushing yards, contributing to a well-rounded attack that kept the Titans' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals were equally dominant, with Kyle Dugger making a significant impact, recording both a sack and an interception. As the game unfolded, Dugger's interception marked a crucial turning point, halting a potential Titans comeback and allowing Cincinnati to maintain control. Overall, the Bengals' ability to pressure the quarterback and capitalize on turnovers proved decisive in their commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 25 | 13 | 52% | 206 | 2 | 2 | 73.0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 19 | 17 | 89% | 202 | 5 | 0 | 150.5 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 9 | 67 | 7.4 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Flacco | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 18 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 67 | 1 | 55 | 1 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 6 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 14 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 22 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nazeeh Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 42 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 34 |

