Dallas
Cowboys
5-1
28
FINAL
48
Cincinnati
Bengals
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Dallas Cowboys 48-28, solidifying their position in the playoff race during Week 8 of the 2028 season. With both teams vying for supremacy, the Bengals showcased their offensive firepower, ultimately outlasting the Cowboys to secure a decisive victory.
Leading the charge for Cincinnati was quarterback Joe Burrow, who delivered an impressive performance with 459 passing yards and four touchdowns. Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was a standout target, racking up 208 receiving yards and proving to be a constant threat. Breece Hall contributed on the ground with 55 rushing yards, helping to keep the chains moving for the Bengals.
Defensively, Cincinnati's unit played a crucial role in the outcome, with Jerome Baker leading the team in tackles, recording seven total stops. Although the Cowboys' Von Miller managed to secure a sack, it was Burrow's ability to connect with his receivers that turned the tide in the Bengals' favor. The game shifted decisively in the second quarter when Cincinnati scored three unanswered touchdowns, establishing a lead that the Cowboys could never overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 35 | 29 | 83% | 459 | 4 | 1 | 144.9 |
| Malik Washington | QB | 44 | 23 | 52% | 290 | 3 | 0 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 16 | 55 | 3.4 | 25 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 15 | 37 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | QB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **** Cook | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 208 | 34.7 | 145 | 3 | 58 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 7 | 123 | 17.6 | 54 | 1 | 38 | 2 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 72 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 13 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Bryant Wesco Jr | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ryder Kurtz | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| British Brooks | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Robinson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaishawn Barham | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cormani McClain | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daymion Sanford | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 53 |

