Cincinnati
Bengals
8-8
17
FINAL
23
Cleveland
Browns
7-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Cleveland Browns secured a 23-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8 of Season 3. The win was crucial for the Browns as they look to solidify their playoff positioning, while the Bengals aimed to gain ground in the division race.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Cleveland, throwing for 239 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make key plays under pressure. Tee Higgins emerged as his favorite target, amassing 99 receiving yards and consistently finding ways to exploit the Bengals' defensive coverage. Quinshon Judkins contributed with a solid ground game, rushing for 56 yards, helping the Browns maintain a balanced offensive attack.
Defensively, the Browns put together a strong performance, highlighted by Jaylen Key's eight total tackles and a pivotal interception by Jaylinn Hawkins that shifted momentum in the second half. Danielle Hunter's sack also proved crucial, disrupting the Bengals' rhythm at key moments. The Browns' defense tightened up when it mattered most, ultimately sealing the victory and showcasing their ability to deliver under pressure.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 32 | 22 | 239 | 2 | 2 | 85.2 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 33 | 23 | 227 | 2 | 0 | 109.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 14 | 56 | 4.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 9 | 54 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 7 | 36 | 5.1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Bryant Wesco Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 9 | 99 | 11.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Elyiss Williams | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bryant Wesco Jr | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Decker DeGraaf | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jaylen Key | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDGE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Harris | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Posa | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Easton Mascarenas-Arnold | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 44 |

