Cincinnati
Bengals
7-4
37
FINAL
0
Cleveland
Browns
3-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 13 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals dominated the Cleveland Browns, securing a resounding 37-0 victory. With playoff implications on the line, the Bengals showcased their offensive prowess while the Browns struggled to find any rhythm. This win solidifies Cincinnati's position as a contender in the AFC, while Cleveland faces critical questions moving forward.
Joe Burrow led the charge for the Bengals, throwing for an impressive 365 yards and three touchdowns, proving his elite status in the league. Tee Higgins was a standout target, racking up 222 receiving yards, consistently finding space against the Browns' secondary. Chase Brown contributed significantly on the ground, adding 98 rushing yards to the Bengals' offensive onslaught, making it a well-rounded performance.
Defensively, the Bengals were relentless, allowing zero points and forcing the Browns into a series of uncomfortable situations. Cashius Howell's sack highlighted a defensive front that applied constant pressure, while Ronnie Hickman of the Browns recorded 11 tackles, attempting to stem the tide. The turning point came early in the second quarter when the Bengals scored two quick touchdowns, effectively sealing the game and showcasing their dominance throughout.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 32 | 22 | 365 | 3 | 0 | 138.1 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 26 | 16 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 78.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 17 | 98 | 5.8 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 15 | 65 | 4.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 9 | 54 | 6.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Josh Whyle | TE | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 222 | 37.0 | 2 | 94 | 1 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn Jr | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Whyle | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Easton Mascarenas-Arnold | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Harden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winston Reid | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 51 |

