Browns at Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals 49, Cleveland Browns 42 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Browns 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Bengals 49 4 TD · 0 FG · 7 XPCam Ward 566 yds passingJeremiyah Love 87 yds rushingJeff Caldwell 199 yds receivingCarson Schwesinger 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 559 · 373Passing yards 539 · 282Rushing yards 20 · 91Completions 25/47 · 9/24Yards per carry 2.5 · 22.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 49-42, solidifying their playoff position. The stakes were high as both teams fought for postseason momentum, but it was the Bengals who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Browns quarterback Cam Ward showcased an impressive performance, throwing for 566 yards and five touchdowns, while Jeff Caldwell contributed significantly with 199 receiving yards. Despite the Browns' offensive firepower, the Bengals found a way to keep pace, led by Jeremiyah Love's 87 rushing yards, which helped maintain balance on their side of the ball.
Defensively, the Bengals made key plays that ultimately shifted the momentum. Carson Schwesinger was a standout, recording five interceptions, a remarkable feat that kept the Browns' offense in check during critical moments. Cashius Howell also added two sacks, applying pressure on Ward and contributing to the Bengals' ability to hold off Cleveland in the game's final moments.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 25/47 | 53% | 566 | 5 | 7 | 92.4 |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 9/24 | 38% | 323 | 3 | 3 | 85.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 8 | 20 | 2.5 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmy Horn JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 4 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Samaje PerineHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 6 | 199 | 33.2 | 63 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| Devin CulpTE | 6 | 124 | 20.7 | 59 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 23 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn JrWR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Isaiah BondWR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 9 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Sincere BrownWR | 5 | 170 | 34.0 | 65 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 36 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 8 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Erick All JrTE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 12 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaiir ElamCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris BraswellREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique HamptonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bengals | |||||
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah BoldenFS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario DavisSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax HillCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oren BurksWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle DuggerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |