Cincinnati
Bengals
2-2
34
FINAL
6
Cleveland
Browns
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals kicked off their season with a commanding 34-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns, setting a strong tone for the weeks to come. With both teams eager to make a statement in Week 1, the Bengals showcased their prowess, leaving the Browns struggling to find answers on both sides of the ball.
Leading the charge for Cincinnati was their star quarterback, who threw for an impressive 322 yards and three touchdowns. His ability to connect with his receivers downfield was pivotal in establishing an early lead, and he consistently found open targets to keep the offense moving. This offensive firepower proved too much for the Browns' defense, who failed to generate any significant pressure.
Defensively, the Bengals were relentless, limiting the Browns to just six points throughout the contest. Cleveland's offense was stifled, struggling to find rhythm or momentum, which ultimately became the turning point of the game. With Cincinnati's defense maintaining tight coverage and forcing key mistakes, the Bengals were able to control the game from start to finish, ensuring a dominant opening week.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 35 | 24 | 322 | 3 | 1 | 114.2 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 41 | 18 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 53.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 12 | 62 | 5.2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 12 | 184 | 15.3 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jack Endries | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDGE | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Boye Mafe | REDGE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | REDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Johnson | REDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 53 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 52 |

