Cleveland
Browns
4-8
10
FINAL
41
Cincinnati
Bengals
10-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals dominated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 41-10, solidifying their position as a formidable contender as the regular season wraps up. With playoff implications on the line, Cincinnati's performance showcased their readiness for the postseason, while the Browns struggled to keep pace.
Joe Burrow led the charge for the Bengals, racking up 294 passing yards and orchestrating the offense with precision. Derrick Henry complemented the aerial attack with a powerful 103 rushing yards, while Tee Higgins emerged as Burrow's favorite target, amassing 125 receiving yards and consistently moving the chains. Taylen Green managed to throw one touchdown for the Browns, but it was not nearly enough to shift the momentum.
Defensively, Cincinnati's unit made key plays that shifted the tide of the game. Jonathan Allen recorded a crucial sack that disrupted Cleveland's offensive rhythm, while Kyle Dugger's interception further sealed the Browns' fate. The Bengals' defense held strong throughout, limiting their rivals and showcasing their ability to make pivotal stops when it mattered most, ultimately contributing to this commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 34 | 25 | 294 | 0 | 0 | 99.3 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 35 | 16 | 200 | 1 | 1 | 61.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 16 | 103 | 6.4 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 11 | 60 | 5.5 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 11 | 41 | 3.7 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 9 | 125 | 13.9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tylan Wallace | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 32 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 53 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

