Cincinnati
Bengals
2-3
21
FINAL
29
Cleveland
Browns
6-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 showdown, the Cleveland Browns held off the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 29-21, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season winds down. This victory not only boosts the Browns' confidence but also places them in a favorable position as they look to secure a postseason berth.
Cleveland's offense was led by veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 331 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his experience under pressure. The ground game was powered by Quinshon Judkins, who rushed for 101 yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Bengals' defense on its heels. KC Concepcion Jr. emerged as a key target, amassing 104 receiving yards, making critical catches to move the chains.
Defensively, the Browns were effective in limiting the Bengals' offensive opportunities, with Denzel Ward's interception serving as a pivotal moment in the game. Despite a strong effort from Cincinnati's Calais Campbell, who recorded 2.5 sacks, the Browns' defense managed to bend but not break, securing key stops when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Cleveland's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing their offense to run down the clock and seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 40 | 26 | 65% | 331 | 2 | 0 | 107.3 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 31 | 18 | 58% | 183 | 2 | 1 | 83.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 14 | 101 | 7.2 | 65 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 18 | 40 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 6 | 12 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 85 | 1 | 89 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 10 | 93 | 9.3 | 15 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 20 | 1 | 13 | 2 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 12 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 22 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Johnny Wilson | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teitum Tuioti | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | SAM | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry Moore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon Roberts | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 5 | 5 | 2 | 54 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 52 |

