Baltimore
Ravens
2-5
35
FINAL
36
Cincinnati
Bengals
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Baltimore Ravens with a final score of 36-35, clinching a critical victory as the season draws to a close. The stakes were high, with playoff positioning on the line, and both teams delivered a high-octane showdown that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Cincinnati's Joe Burrow was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 375 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Ja'Marr Chase also had a record-setting day, racking up 289 receiving yards, making him a nightmare for the Ravens' secondary. On the ground, Lamar Jackson kept the Ravens competitive with 145 rushing yards, demonstrating his dual-threat capability and keeping defenders guessing.
Defensively, the Bengals made key plays that proved crucial in the game's outcome, including a sack by Bryan Cook that disrupted Baltimore's momentum at a pivotal moment. Malaki Starks of the Ravens recorded a solid performance with four tackles and an interception, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Burrow connected with Chase for a touchdown that ultimately sealed the game, allowing the Bengals to outlast their rivals in a dramatic finish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 28 | 19 | 375 | 4 | 2 | 120.5 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 21 | 12 | 181 | 2 | 2 | 77.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 11 | 145 | 13.2 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 8 | 12 | 1.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 11 | 289 | 26.3 | 4 | 75 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaki Starks | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon Roberts | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daijahn Anthony | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

