Bengals at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 40, Cincinnati Bengals 9 · DollaZone Madden 27
Final Score
Bengals 9 1 TD · 1 FG · 0 XP
Falcons 40 4 TD · 4 FG · 4 XPMichael Penix Jr 254 yds passingChase Brown 110 yds rushingZachariah Branch 111 yds receivingA.J. Terrell Jr 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 240 · 445Passing yards 126 · 254Rushing yards 114 · 191Completions 16/29 · 25/36Yards per carry 7.1 · 5.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 27d ago
The Atlanta Falcons delivered a commanding performance, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 40-9 in a decisive Week 9 showdown. With playoff implications on the line, the Falcons showcased their dominance and solidified their position in the hunt for the postseason.
Michael Penix Jr. led the charge for Atlanta, throwing for 254 yards and a touchdown, while Zachariah Branch emerged as his top target, racking up 111 receiving yards. On the ground, the Bengals’ Chase Brown stood out with a solid 110 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Falcons’ high-octane offense.
Defensively, A.J. Terrell Jr. was a standout for Atlanta, recording seven tackles and an interception that helped shift momentum in their favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Terrell's interception halted a Cincinnati drive, allowing the Falcons to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game well before the final whistle.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 16/29 | 55% | 126 | 1 | 1 | 63.2 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 25/36 | 69% | 254 | 1 | 0 | 98.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 14 | 110 | 7.9 | 48 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Tahj BrooksHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack EndriesTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 18 | 85 | 4.7 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 8 | 61 | 7.6 | 30 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Trey SermonHB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jack EndriesTE | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tahj BrooksHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||
| Oren BurksWILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle DuggerSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett CarterMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles MurphyLEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.J. HillDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric JohnsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike HughesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sydney BrownSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 1/1 | 0 | 23 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 4/4 | 4 | 37 |