Tennessee
Titans
2-3
38
FINAL
52
Cincinnati
Bengals
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Tennessee Titans 52-38 in a thrilling Week 8 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams fighting for playoff positioning, Cincinnati emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive playmaking ability.
Joe Burrow delivered a stellar performance, throwing for an impressive 580 yards and tossing six touchdowns, while Ja'Marr Chase was a nightmare for the Titans' secondary, racking up 261 receiving yards. On the ground, Nick Singleton led the Titans with 91 rushing yards, but it was the Bengals' aerial assault that dominated the game and kept the scoreboard moving.
Defensively, Tacario Davis made his mark with four total tackles and two interceptions, providing critical turnovers that shifted momentum in favor of Cincinnati. Dexter Lawrence II contributed with two sacks, constantly pressuring the Titans' offense. The game's turning point came in the second half when Davis's second interception set up another Burrow touchdown, allowing the Bengals to pull away and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 45 | 22 | 580 | 6 | 2 | 115.9 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 34 | 15 | 383 | 3 | 8 | 75.6 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 8 | 16 | 2.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 8 | 261 | 32.6 | 3 | 85 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 133 | 22.2 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 3 | 118 | 39.3 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Jack Endries | TE | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Charlie Jones | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacario Davis | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lurk King | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daijahn Anthony | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerrick Reed II | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 2 | 7 | 37 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 47 |

