Cleveland
Browns
8-3
49
FINAL
26
Cincinnati
Bengals
6-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 13 clash, the Cleveland Browns topped the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 49-26, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The victory was crucial for the Browns as they seek to maintain momentum heading into the postseason.
Cleveland's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for four touchdowns and showcased his prowess in the air. Quinshon Judkins dominated on the ground, racking up 165 rushing yards and contributing significantly to the scoring. Meanwhile, Nyck Harbor delivered a standout receiving performance, amassing 153 yards and providing a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Browns made key plays that shifted the momentum, highlighted by Jamari Sharpe's two interceptions, which stifled Cincinnati's attempts to mount a comeback. The Bengals struggled to keep pace, and with Dexter Lawrence II's lone sack, the pressure was palpable. The turning point came when Sharpe's second interception led to a swift touchdown drive, effectively sealing the game for Cleveland and leaving the Bengals searching for answers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 26 | 14 | 54% | 270 | 4 | 7 | 90.2 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 239 | 4 | 2 | 102.0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 17 | 165 | 9.7 | 48 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 8 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 9 | 39 | 4.3 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rocky Bers | TE | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 4 | 153 | 38.3 | 48 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Rocky Bers | TE | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 13 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 15 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 18 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Luke Hasz | TE | 7 | 58 | 8.3 | 38 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Iverson Hooks | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Battle | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamari Sharpe | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Green | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiden Turner | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Onye | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanner Ingle | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AJ Holmes | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Witt Weeks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Williams | P | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

