Cleveland
Browns
1-15
29
FINAL
29
Cincinnati
Bengals
3-13
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an exhilarating clash that left fans on the edge of their seats, the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals battled to a dramatic 29-29 tie in Week 18 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications looming, both teams fought hard to secure a better position, but neither could find the decisive score in a thrilling conclusion.
Cincinnati's Joe Burrow showcased his passing prowess, racking up an impressive 407 yards and tossing two touchdowns to keep his team competitive. On the other side, Cleveland's De'Von Achane made a significant impact on the ground with 148 rushing yards, while KC Concepcion Jr. matched that effort in the air, accumulating 148 receiving yards. Their offensive contributions were pivotal in keeping the game tied throughout.
Defensively, the Browns were led by Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, who made 11 total tackles, providing a steady force against Cincinnati's offensive onslaught. Tyson Campbell's two interceptions proved crucial in turning the tide at key moments, but ultimately, neither team could capitalize on those opportunities to secure the win. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when both defenses stiffened, leading to a tense stalemate as the clock ran out.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 46 | 30 | 65% | 407 | 2 | 3 | 80.6 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 10 | 9 | 90% | 325 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 148 | 9.9 | 32 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 148 | 37.0 | 89 | 0 | 78 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 125 | 17.9 | 40 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 101 | 50.5 | 37 | 0 | 73 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 8 | 85 | 10.6 | 19 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 59 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | FB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daijahn Anthony | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 55 |

