Cincinnati
Bengals
8-8
24
FINAL
29
Cleveland
Browns
7-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 29-24, securing an early-season victory that boosts their confidence. Both teams were looking to establish dominance in the division, but it was the Browns who emerged victorious in this tightly contested battle.
Cleveland's offense was led by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for an impressive 317 yards and three touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Harold Fannin Jr. was the standout target, racking up 139 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable weapon in the passing game. Meanwhile, Quinshon Judkins contributed on the ground with 44 rushing yards, helping to keep the Bengals' defense off balance.
Defensively, the Browns made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Denzel Ward led the team with four total tackles, while Danielle Hunter recorded a pivotal sack that disrupted the Bengals' rhythm. Tyson Campbell's interception added to the defensive effort, sealing the game and demonstrating the Browns' ability to capitalize on critical moments when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 16 | 11 | 317 | 3 | 0 | 151.0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 27 | 19 | 309 | 2 | 1 | 117.6 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 43 | 19 | 271 | 5 | 8 | 64.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brenden Bates | TE | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| #553386642 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 139 | 34.8 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 93 | 15.5 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion | WR | 1 | 64 | 64.0 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Elyiss Williams | TE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDGE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Key | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Zuerlein | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 35 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21 |

