Tennessee
Titans
4-3
49
FINAL
70
Cincinnati
Bengals
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals triumphed over the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 70-49, solidifying their dominance in Week 8 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, this game showcased the offensive firepower of both teams, but it was Cincinnati that ultimately emerged victorious.
Cincinnati's Joe Burrow put on a dazzling performance, throwing for 570 yards and seven touchdowns, establishing himself as the gameβs standout player. His connection with Bryce Lance was particularly effective, as Lance racked up 148 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to exploit the Titans' secondary. The Bengals' offense was relentless, keeping the pressure on Tennessee throughout the game.
Defensively, Cincinnati made significant plays that shifted the momentum, particularly with Boye Mafe's impressive 2.5 sacks that disrupted Tennessee's rhythm. While Joshua Williams of the Titans grabbed two interceptions, it was the Bengals' ability to capitalize on their defensive opportunities that proved critical. The turning point came early in the second half when Cincinnati's defense forced a turnover, allowing Burrow to extend the lead and effectively seal the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 53 | 34 | 64% | 570 | 7 | 5 | 100.6 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 28 | 9 | 32% | 227 | 2 | 3 | 46.8 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 20 | 136 | 6.8 | 19 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 61 | 5.1 | 19 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalevon Campbell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 11 | 148 | 13.5 | 45 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 5 | 138 | 27.6 | 71 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 3 | 134 | 44.7 | 25 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 8 | 115 | 14.4 | 51 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Dalevon Campbell | WR | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 28 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 53 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | β | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | β | 1 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Williams | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Craig Woodson | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Burgess | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 3 | 4 | 4 | 52 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

