Kansas City
Chiefs
4-8
29
FINAL
35
Memphis
Blues
9-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 14 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals held off the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 35-29. This victory not only boosts Cincinnati's playoff hopes but also serves as a significant statement against one of the league's perennial powerhouses.
Joe Burrow led the Bengals' offensive charge, throwing for 263 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. Ja'Marr Chase was exceptional, racking up 146 receiving yards and providing crucial catches that kept drives alive. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker carried the ball for 72 yards, contributing to a balanced offensive attack that kept the Chiefs' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Bengals made key plays that shifted momentum, including a crucial interception by Dax Hill. While Joey Bosa of the Chiefs registered two sacks, it was Cincinnati's ability to create turnovers that proved decisive. The turning point came late in the second half when Burrow connected with Chase for a touchdown, giving the Bengals a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 25 | 19 | 76% | 263 | 3 | 0 | 148.8 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 42 | 22 | 52% | 245 | 3 | 1 | 83.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 14 | 72 | 5.1 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 14 | 52 | 3.7 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 10 | 21 | 2.1 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 5 | -6 | -1.2 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 10 | 146 | 14.6 | 56 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 6 | 93 | 15.5 | 41 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 23 | 1 | 18 | 2 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Anthony Gould | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Battle | SS | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.J. Hill | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Felix Anudike-Uzomah | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

