Cleveland
Browns
3-9
10
FINAL
37
Cincinnati
Bengals
6-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Cleveland Browns with a commanding 37-10 victory, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. The win showcased the Bengals' offensive firepower, while the Browns struggled to find their rhythm.
Cincinnati's Joe Burrow led the charge with a pair of touchdown passes, efficiently directing the offense. Tee Higgins emerged as a standout receiver, racking up an impressive 166 receiving yards, while Chase Brown contributed significantly on the ground with 83 rushing yards. In contrast, Cleveland's Shedeur Sanders threw for 275 yards but was unable to convert those numbers into points.
Defensively, the Bengals made their presence felt, with Jonathan Allen recording a key sack that disrupted Cleveland's momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when Burrow connected with Higgins for a long touchdown, shifting the game's dynamic and allowing Cincinnati to pull away. The Bengals' defense, combined with their explosive offense, ensured a comfortable victory as they head into the postseason.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 38 | 20 | 275 | 1 | 0 | 84.8 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 32 | 25 | 271 | 2 | 0 | 122.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 13 | 83 | 6.4 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 11 | 45 | 4.1 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 10 | 25 | 2.5 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 13 | 166 | 12.8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 8 | 133 | 16.6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Bryant | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Okwara | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26 |

