Cincinnati
Bengals
3-6
34
FINAL
14
Cleveland
Browns
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 11 showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Cleveland Browns with a commanding 34-14 victory, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The win underscores the Bengals' offensive prowess as they continue to assert themselves in the competitive AFC North.
Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for an impressive 325 yards and two touchdowns, while Tee Higgins was his standout target, racking up 163 receiving yards. The Bengals' offense was in sync, showcasing their ability to move the ball effectively and capitalize on scoring opportunities, leaving the Browns struggling to keep pace.
On the defensive side, the Bengals made their presence felt, with Troy Andersen notching 1.5 sacks to disrupt Cleveland's offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Burrow connected with Higgins for a long touchdown, shifting momentum firmly in Cincinnati's favor and leaving the Browns unable to recover. The Bengals' defense, coupled with their offensive firepower, proved too much for the Browns, who fell behind early and could not mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 34 | 26 | 76% | 325 | 2 | 0 | 125.2 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 38 | 23 | 61% | 228 | 0 | 0 | 77.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 12 | 60 | 5.0 | 30 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 23 | 56 | 2.4 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-William | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 9 | 163 | 18.1 | 91 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-William | WR | 8 | 58 | 7.3 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Hayden Hansen | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | SAM | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kai Wheeler | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keith Cooper Jr. | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trikweze Bridges | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Uluave | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Woodring | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 2 | 3 | 4 | 37 |

