Cincinnati
Bengals
3-11
24
FINAL
18
Jacksonville
Jaguars
4-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals topped the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-18 in a crucial Week 16 matchup, solidifying their playoff ambitions. With both teams fighting for positioning, this game proved vital as the season winds down.
Joe Burrow showcased his command of the offense, throwing for 283 yards and leading the Bengals' aerial assault. Meanwhile, Chase Brown made a significant impact on the ground, rushing for 107 yards, while Ja'Marr Chase delivered a stellar performance with 136 receiving yards. Their combined efforts propelled Cincinnati to a much-needed victory.
Defensively, the Jaguars struggled to contain the Bengals' offensive firepower, despite standout performances from Caleb Ransaw, who recorded seven total tackles, and Foyesade Oluokun, who notched 2.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bengals' defense held strong, forcing a crucial turnover on downs that allowed them to maintain their lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 35 | 26 | 74% | 283 | 1 | 0 | 107.2 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 36 | 22 | 61% | 165 | 1 | 0 | 81.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 17 | 107 | 6.3 | 59 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 10 | 46 | 4.6 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 7 | 25 | 3.6 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 136 | 22.7 | 43 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 18 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 25 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brody Foley | TE | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cooper Barkate | WR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 4 | -2 | -0.5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foyesade Oluokun | LEDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Banks | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Parker Hughes | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Blay Jr. | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Womack III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 53 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 36 |

