Denver
Broncos
13-6
33
FINAL
35
Cincinnati
Bengals
18-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Conference Championship clash, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 35-33, securing their spot in the Super Bowl. The stakes were high as both teams battled for a chance to compete for the championship, but it was the Bengals who came out on top in a nail-biter.
Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow delivered a stellar performance, throwing for 319 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise under pressure. He connected with Mike Gesicki for 109 receiving yards, highlighting a potent offensive strategy that kept the Broncos' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, RJ Harvey led the ground game for Denver, rushing for an impressive 150 yards, but it ultimately wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Bengals made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Shavon Revel Jr. recorded two interceptions, disrupting Denver's rhythm and providing vital turnovers. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Revel's second interception set up a key touchdown drive for Cincinnati, sealing their victory and propelling them to the Super Bowl.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 29 | 15 | 319 | 3 | 0 | 125.5 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 15 | 9 | 206 | 2 | 3 | 104.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 20 | 150 | 7.5 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | -39 | -19.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 109 | 36.3 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 37 |

