Cleveland
Browns
8-7
30
FINAL
21
Cincinnati
Bengals
4-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cleveland Browns topped the Cincinnati Bengals 30-21 in a crucial Week 17 matchup, securing their playoff positioning as the regular season draws to a close. With both teams fighting for playoff seeding, this victory was vital for the Browns as they look to make a deep postseason run.
Quarterback Joe Burrow had a standout performance for the Bengals, throwing for 352 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. On the ground, Quinshon Judkins was instrumental for the Browns, racking up 86 rushing yards and providing a balanced attack that kept the Bengals' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Ja'Marr Chase delivered a spectacular receiving effort for Cincinnati, amassing 171 yards and showing why he's a key target for Burrow.
Defensively, the Browns made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Mason Graham's 1.5 sacks disrupted Burrow's rhythm, contributing to the pressure that limited the Bengals' offensive effectiveness at critical moments. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Browns' defense held strong on a pivotal fourth down, allowing Cleveland to regain control and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 43 | 22 | 51% | 352 | 3 | 0 | 102.0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 45 | 24 | 53% | 269 | 2 | 0 | 86.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 15 | 86 | 5.7 | 33 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 10 | 47 | 4.7 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 11 | 42 | 3.8 | 19 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Raheim Sanders | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 171 | 42.8 | 124 | 3 | 70 | 1 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 8 | 136 | 17.0 | 61 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 9 | 107 | 11.9 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brody Foley | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Jamari Thrash | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Edmonds | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan McMillon | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Johnson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Harden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Thomas | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 53 |

