Browns at Bengals
Cleveland Browns 42, Cincinnati Bengals 34 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Browns 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Bengals 34 5 TD · 0 FG · 8 XPTaylen Green 542 yds passingChase Brown 85 yds rushingJaydon Blue 165 yds receivingJared Verse 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 576 · 458Passing yards 542 · 277Rushing yards 34 · 181Completions 18/22 · 21/27Yards per carry 5.7 · 8.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 14d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Cleveland Browns outlasted the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 42-34, securing their playoff positioning in a high-stakes battle. Both teams fought fiercely, but it was the Browns who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower in a must-win scenario.
Cleveland's offense was led by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for an impressive 542 yards and six touchdowns, delivering a standout performance that kept the Bengals on their heels. Jaydon Blue also made his mark, racking up 165 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, the Bengals struggled to keep pace, despite Chase Brown's solid 85 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Browns made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren contributed with four tackles, while Jared Verse added to his team's advantage with two sacks, disrupting the Bengals' offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the second half when the Browns' defense stifled a crucial Bengals drive, allowing Cleveland to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 18/22 | 82% | 542 | 6 | 1 | 139.3 |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 21/27 | 78% | 306 | 3 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Jaydon BlueHB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 12 | 85 | 7.1 | 19 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Samaje PerineHB | 7 | 44 | 6.3 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tylan WallaceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Jaydon BlueHB | 7 | 165 | 23.6 | 187 | 1 | 96 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 3 | 164 | 54.7 | 102 | 3 | 82 | 1 |
| Omari EvansWR | 4 | 112 | 28.0 | 35 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 3 | 116 | 38.7 | 58 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 24 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 30 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Andrei IosivasWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Samaje PerineHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||
| Jared VerseREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Hall JrDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art GreenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bengals | |||||
| Bryan CookFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett CarterWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Kyle DuggerSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Evan McPhersonK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |