Cleveland
Browns
6-7
7
FINAL
47
Cincinnati
Bengals
13-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive showdown in Week 15, the Cincinnati Bengals dominated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 47-7. With playoff implications on the line, Cincinnati showcased their prowess, solidifying their position in the postseason race while leaving the Browns searching for answers.
Joe Burrow was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 322 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Bengals' offensive onslaught. He connected frequently with Bryce Derby, who racked up 117 receiving yards, providing a constant threat downfield. Meanwhile, Jacory Croskey-Merritt added a solid ground game with 58 rushing yards, helping to keep the Browns' defense on their heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Bengals were relentless, with Cashius Howell recording three sacks that significantly disrupted Cleveland's offensive rhythm. Jordan Battle also made his mark with an interception, further tipping the scales in favor of Cincinnati. The game turned decisively in the second quarter when Burrow connected with Derby for a touchdown that stretched the lead to three scores, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Browns.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 30 | 24 | 80% | 322 | 4 | 1 | 137.0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 16 | 8 | 50% | 42 | 0 | 2 | 16.6 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 17 | 58 | 3.4 | 23 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Bryce Derby | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Pleasant | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roman Meredith | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Derby | WR | 8 | 117 | 14.6 | 8 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 6 | 103 | 17.2 | 26 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 17 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 20 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roman Meredith | HB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taylor Richardson | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 30 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

