Seattle
Seahawks
6-8
35
FINAL
38
Cincinnati
Bengals
6-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 clash, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 38-35. This pivotal victory keeps the Bengals' playoff hopes alive as they continue to fight for postseason positioning in the competitive AFC landscape.
Cincinnati's quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge, throwing for 266 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite skills under pressure. On the receiving end, Rocky Bers made his mark with 114 yards, providing Burrow with a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, the Seahawks' Jadarian Price lit up the ground game with a staggering 289 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bengals' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Bengals made crucial plays that shifted momentum. Jordan Battle's interception provided a key turnover, stalling a potential Seahawks scoring drive and allowing Cincinnati to maintain its lead. Bryan Cook's five tackles kept the pressure on Seattle, while Derick Hall's lone sack highlighted the defensive efforts. The Bengals' ability to make critical stops ultimately proved decisive in this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 22 | 11 | 50% | 266 | 4 | 1 | 114.7 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 17 | 13 | 76% | 118 | 0 | 2 | 55.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadarian Price | HB | 28 | 289 | 10.3 | 35 | 3 | 79 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 14 | 113 | 8.1 | 35 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rocky Bers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Bers | TE | 5 | 114 | 22.8 | 29 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 36 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 4 | 1 | 0.3 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | SAM | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Witt Weeks | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| PJ Jules | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21 |

