Cincinnati
Bengals
6-4
48
FINAL
6
Buffalo
Bills
4-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Cincinnati Bengals cruised past the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 48 to 6 in the Wildcard Round of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for a chance to advance in the playoffs, the Bengals showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience, solidifying their status as a formidable contender.
Cincinnati's offense was led by quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for an impressive 298 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively downfield. Wide receiver Mike Evans was a key target, racking up 88 receiving yards, while the Bengals' ground game contributed to the offensive onslaught, ensuring consistent scoring opportunities throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals made a significant impact, highlighted by Riley Moss, who snagged two interceptions, turning the tide in their favor. The game's turning point came early in the second quarter when Moss’s first pick set up another Cincinnati touchdown, extending their lead and putting the Bills in a deep hole they could never escape. Despite a respectable 82 rushing yards from Jonathan Taylor, Buffalo's offense struggled to find any rhythm against a relentless Bengals defense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 37 | 28 | 298 | 4 | 0 | 134.7 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 30 | 14 | 117 | 1 | 3 | 28.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 18 | 82 | 4.6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 14 | 79 | 5.6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 13 | 67 | 5.2 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Alexander Mattison | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 9 | 88 | 9.8 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alexander Mattison | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Hall | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Floyd | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Anger | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 43 |

