Columbus
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Brooklyn Shamrocks dominated the Cincinnati Bengals with a commanding 49-16 victory in Week 18 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a formidable playoff contender. The stakes were high, and the Shamrocks delivered, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Malik Willis led the Shamrocks' aerial attack, throwing for two touchdowns, while the legendary Jim Brown put on a show with a staggering 244 rushing yards, consistently breaking through the Bengals' defense. The offensive line provided excellent protection, allowing Willis to find his rhythm and facilitating Brown's explosive runs. On the receiving end, Trey McBride of the Bengals tallied 93 yards, but it was not enough to keep pace with the Shamrocks' firepower.
Defensively, the Shamrocks were just as impressive, with Vita Vea recording two sacks that disrupted Cincinnati's passing game. The Bengals' Joe Burrow, despite throwing for 339 yards, was pressured throughout the matchup, which proved to be a game-changing factor. The Shamrocks' ability to apply consistent pressure combined with their explosive offense at key moments ultimately sealed the victory and highlighted their championship aspirations.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 41 | 22 | 54% | 339 | 1 | 1 | 79.2 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 10 | 7 | 70% | 122 | 2 | 2 | 111.2 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIM Brown | HB | 12 | 244 | 20.3 | 25 | 3 | 63 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 10 | 60 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | TE | 6 | 93 | 15.5 | 32 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 43 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 26 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| JIM Brown | HB | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 42 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Terrell Owens | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 17 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | — | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 17 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taron Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Mays | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Judon | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyron Johnson | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Phillips | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 43 |

