Cincinnati
Bengals
5-4
28
FINAL
24
Denver
Broncos
4-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 28-24, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the season approaches its final stretch. The stakes were high for both teams, with the Bengals looking to solidify their position while the Broncos aimed to stay in contention.
Cincinnati's offense showcased a balanced attack, led by quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for three touchdowns and kept the chains moving effectively. Running back Chase Brown was a standout, racking up an impressive 158 rushing yards, while wide receiver Tyler Boyd contributed significantly to the aerial assault, helping to stretch the field against a tough Broncos secondary. On the other side, Denver's Bo Nix put up an impressive 341 passing yards, with Peter Clarke providing a deep threat, accumulating 163 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Bengals made key plays that shifted momentum, with Cashius Howell registering two pivotal sacks that disrupted Nix's rhythm. Jack Campbell's interception added pressure to the Broncos when they were driving late in the game. Ultimately, Cincinnati's ability to make crucial stops at critical moments allowed them to hold off Denver's late surge and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 32 | 22 | 69% | 341 | 2 | 0 | 124.6 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 22 | 16 | 73% | 266 | 3 | 2 | 114.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 22 | 158 | 7.2 | 34 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Clarke | TE | 8 | 163 | 20.4 | 114 | 1 | 90 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 6 | 134 | 22.3 | 3 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 127 | 18.1 | 22 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 56 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Rocky Bers | TE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 6 | 21 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sammy Brown | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Amare Barno | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Witt Weeks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 59 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

