Cincinnati
Bengals
3-11
22
FINAL
14
Green Bay
Packers
1-13
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Green Bay Packers 22-14 in Week 16 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Bengals secured a crucial victory that keeps their postseason hopes alive while the Packers faced a tough setback at home.
Chase Brown was the standout on offense for Cincinnati, rushing for an impressive 103 yards, which helped propel the Bengals' ground game. Meanwhile, Jordan Love of the Packers had a commendable performance, throwing for 201 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense despite the loss. Tucker Kraft also made significant contributions with 84 receiving yards, keeping the Packers competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals' Dax Hill made a pivotal impact with an interception that shifted momentum in Cincinnati's favor. The Packers' defense, anchored by Brandon Cisse's 12 tackles and Lukas Van Ness's 1.5 sacks, fought valiantly but couldn't stop the Bengals' late-game surge. Ultimately, it was Hill's timely interception that marked the turning point, allowing Cincinnati to maintain control and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 33 | 17 | 52% | 201 | 2 | 2 | 65.3 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 34 | 23 | 68% | 195 | 0 | 0 | 82.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 14 | 103 | 7.4 | 63 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 19 | 49 | 2.6 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 9 | 27 | 3.0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Luke Lachey | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 22 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 9 | 81 | 9.0 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Luke Lachey | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Bryan Wooten | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 12 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamal Hadden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 5 | 5 | 1 | 56 |

