Bengals at Falcons
Cincinnati Bengals 63, Atlanta Falcons 42 Β· π½πππππππ π°π° πΊππ΅1
Final Score
Bengals 63 9 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 9 XP
Falcons 42 6 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 6 XPJoe Burrow 540 yds passingChase Brown 40 yds rushingJa'Marr Chase 235 yds receivingNahshon Wright 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 571 Β· 467Passing yards 524 Β· 449Rushing yards 47 Β· 18Completions 18/20 Β· 25/40Yards per carry 7.8 Β· 3.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 26d ago
In a high-octane showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Atlanta Falcons 63-42 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Bengals showcased their offensive firepower, securing a critical victory on the road.
Quarterback Joe Burrow was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for an astounding 540 yards and seven touchdowns, leading his team to a decisive win. Ja'Marr Chase was his favorite target, racking up 235 receiving yards, while Chase Brown contributed on the ground with 40 rushing yards. The Bengalsβ offense was relentless, consistently finding ways to exploit the Falcons' defense.
On the defensive side, the Bengals made their mark with key plays that shifted momentum. Nahshon Wright led the team with five total tackles, while Dexter Lawrence II added a sack and Josh Newton recorded an interception. These defensive efforts, combined with the explosive offensive display, proved too much for the Falcons, marking a significant turning point in the game that solidified Cincinnatiβs dominance.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 18/20 | 90% | 540 | 7 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 25/40 | 63% | 474 | 6 | 1 | 132.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | β | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Samaje PerineHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 5 | 235 | 47.0 | 101 | 2 | 88 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 5 | 188 | 37.6 | 67 | 3 | 59 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 34 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 18 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 7 | 142 | 20.3 | 75 | 3 | 34 | 1 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 20 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 6 | 97 | 16.2 | 65 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 14 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 29 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||
| Nahshon WrightFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh NewtonCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle DuggerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 0/0 | 9 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |