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AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 19d ago
The 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
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Joe BurrowQB412254%3391179.2
Malik WillisQB10770%12222111.2
Brandin CooksWR01—000—
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
JIM BrownHB1224420.3253630
Breece HallHB10606.071171
Malik WillisQB3206.72170
Zachariah BranchWR000.0—000
Trey McBrideTE000.0—000
Joe BurrowQB100.01000
Elic AyomanorWR100.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Trey McBrideTE69315.5320220
Breece HallHB78111.6430290
Brandin CooksWR57815.6260360
JIM BrownHB44611.5422280
Terrell OwensWR24422.0171290
Elic AyomanorWR24321.5—0290
Christian WatsonWR13434.0170340
Jameson WilliamsWR13030.010300
Darren WallerTE11212.0100120
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Taron JohnsonCB00200
Vita VeaDT22000
Taylor MaysFS50000
Odafe OwehSAM00102
Jaquan BriskerSS40002
Payton WilsonMIKE40000
Micah ParsonsLEDG21000
Matthew JudonREDG11000
Boye MafeREDG11000
Tacario DavisCB30001
Kyron JohnsonSAM11000
Brian BranchSS30000
Donte JacksonCB20000
D'Angelo PondsCB20001
Jacob PhillipsSAM20000
Percy ButlerFS20000
JT WoodsFS10000
Mack Wilson SrMIKE10000
Alontae TaylorCB10000
Cameron JordanDT00001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Cairo SantosK0070
Cameron DickerK11143