Cincinnati
Bengals
13-5
46
FINAL
52
Kansas City
Chiefs
14-4
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 45m ago
In a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 52-46, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. Both teams displayed offensive firepower, making this contest a must-watch for fans as they battled for a chance to advance further in the postseason. Kansas City’s Velus Jones Jr. was the star of the day, racking up an impressive 165 rushing yards, while quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. of the Bengals showcased his arm with 472 passing yards and four touchdowns. Cincinnati's Zachariah Branch was a standout receiver, amassing 168 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Chiefs' offensive onslaught. Defensively, the game featured some key moments, with Quinnen Williams recording a sack for Kansas City, putting pressure on Richardson throughout the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when a critical interception by Cincinnati's Kelee Ringo gave the Bengals a chance to tie, but the Chiefs' defense held strong, ultimately sealing the victory and their advancement in the playoffs.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Anthony Richardson SrQB352263%47242120.8
Josh AllenQB191368%27742111.1
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Velus Jones JrHB816520.642940
David MontgomeryHB78011.4402480
Anthony Richardson SrQB56613.290291
Zach CharbonnetHB14634.5130290
TreVeyon HendersonHB55811.621650
Marquise BrownWR34615.350370
Josh AllenQB2189.0—0130
Kaleb JohnsonHB284.01061
George KittleTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Zachariah BranchWR916818.7173300
Malik NabersWR411929.8—1581
George KittleTE49624.0512540
Luke MusgraveTE57715.4390200
Caleb DouglasWR37525.030480
Velus Jones JrHB25628.0151410
Marquise BrownWR15555.0101550
Tank DellWR33913.0250240
Tim PatrickWR13333.0110330
David MontgomeryHB11111.070110
Zach CharbonnetHB11010.060100
De'Zhaun StriblingWR11010.0—0100
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Ryan FitzgeraldK0040
Braden MannP0000
Jason SandersK11517
Ethan EvansP0000