Cincinnati
Bengals
2-9
20
FINAL
34
Cleveland
Browns
4-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 13 showdown, the Cleveland Browns topped the Cincinnati Bengals 34-20, solidifying their playoff positioning in the 2026 season. With both teams looking to make a late-season push, this victory was crucial for Cleveland as they aim for a strong finish in their division.
Cleveland's offense was on fire, led by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for 277 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his targets downfield. Denzel Boston was the standout receiver, racking up an impressive 199 yards on six receptions, proving to be a constant threat. Meanwhile, Chase Brown of the Bengals made his mark on the ground with 88 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Cleveland's explosive offensive performance.
Defensively, the Browns were anchored by Jahdae Barron, who tallied 10 total tackles, playing a key role in stifling the Bengals' offensive drives. The turning point in the game came in the second quarter when Cleveland's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing Green to capitalize with a touchdown pass shortly after. This momentum shift propelled the Browns to a lead they would not relinquish, ultimately securing their victory over the Bengals.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 31 | 17 | 55% | 277 | 4 | 0 | 124.5 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 44 | 24 | 55% | 207 | 1 | 0 | 74.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 88 | 7.3 | 39 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 12 | 56 | 4.7 | 30 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 11 | 29 | 2.6 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 8 | 15 | 1.9 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Boston | WR | 9 | 199 | 22.1 | 129 | 3 | 75 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 11 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | SAM | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 51 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 29 |

