Blues at Bengals
Melbourne Blues 24, Cincinnati Bengals 14 · DEATHROW ACADEMY!!!
Final Score
Blues 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Bengals 14 1 TD · 2 FG · 0 XPJoe Burrow 351 yds passingQuinshon Judkins 77 yds rushingTee Higgins 134 yds receivingJared Verse 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 263 · 430Passing yards 178 · 351Rushing yards 85 · 79Completions 17/32 · 34/46Yards per carry 3.7 · 4.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 29d ago
In a crucial Week 18 matchup, the Melbourne Blues defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 24-14, solidifying their playoff position. With both teams vying for postseason glory, the stakes were high, and the Blues showcased resilience to emerge victorious on the road.
Quinshon Judkins led the Blues' offensive attack with 77 rushing yards, providing a steady ground game that complemented their passing efforts. Meanwhile, Joe Burrow of the Bengals threw for an impressive 351 yards, connecting frequently with Tee Higgins, who amassed 134 receiving yards. Despite the Bengals' offensive firepower, it was the Blues who found the end zone when it mattered most.
Defensively, the Melbourne Blues made their presence felt, with Jared Verse recording 2.5 sacks to disrupt Cincinnati's rhythm. Tyson Campbell also contributed significantly with 11 total tackles, ensuring that the Bengals struggled to sustain drives. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Verse's relentless pressure forced a critical turnover, allowing the Blues to maintain their lead and secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blues | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 17/32 | 53% | 178 | 0 | 0 | 69.5 |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 34/46 | 74% | 351 | 0 | 0 | 95.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blues | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 17 | 77 | 4.5 | 45 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 4 | -4 | -1.0 | — | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 12 | 65 | 5.4 | 42 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Erick All JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrei IosivasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach ErtzFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blues | |||||||
| Jerry JeudyWR | 7 | 98 | 14.0 | 27 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Michael BurtonFB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Tee HigginsWR | 10 | 134 | 13.4 | 28 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 7 | 99 | 14.1 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Andrei IosivasWR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 29 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Erick All JrTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Zach ErtzFB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blues | |||||
| Jared VerseREDG | 6 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahSAM | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie HickmanSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex WrightLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||
| Matt MilanoSAM | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins JrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh NewtonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar StewartLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Germaine PrattWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. EpenesaDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun BentleyMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HarrisonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blues | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 1/1 | 3 | 50 |
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 2/2 | 0 | 56 |