Cleveland
Browns
8-0
35
FINAL
16
Cincinnati
Bengals
3-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cleveland Browns topped the Cincinnati Bengals 35-16 in a decisive Week 9 matchup that showcased their dominance in the AFC North. With playoff implications looming, the Browns secured a crucial victory to bolster their postseason aspirations, while the Bengals faced a setback in their quest for a wild card spot.
Leading the way for Cleveland was quarterback Jalen Milroe, who threw for 185 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make critical plays under pressure. Jeremiyah Love was a force on the ground, racking up 141 rushing yards, while Nick Marsh contributed significantly with 74 receiving yards, underscoring the Browns' balanced offensive attack.
Defensively, the Browns were formidable, with Kevin Winston Jr. pacing the team with six total tackles and Uar Bernard adding a sack to the mix. The turning point came when Jailin Walker intercepted two passes, effectively stifling any momentum the Bengals hoped to build and sealing the game for Cleveland. With this performance, the Browns have sent a clear message to the league: they are a team to be reckoned with.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 20 | 11 | 55% | 185 | 2 | 1 | 98.9 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 27 | 12 | 44% | 164 | 1 | 2 | 45.9 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 10 | 3 | 30% | 98 | 1 | 2 | 61.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 22 | 141 | 6.4 | 33 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 10 | 64 | 6.4 | 21 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Marsh | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 46 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 50 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| mason mceachin | TE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 34 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Matthews Jr. | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uar Bernard | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ McEachin | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Hamilton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko Mauigoa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ McKinney | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 48 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

