Cincinnati
Bengals
9-4
63
FINAL
42
Cleveland
Browns
5-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Cleveland Browns with a commanding final score of 63-42. The win keeps the Bengals firmly in playoff contention, showcasing their explosive offensive capabilities as they push for a strong finish to the season.
Joe Burrow delivered a jaw-dropping performance, throwing for 593 yards and an astonishing nine touchdowns, cementing his status as a top quarterback in the league. Mason Taylor was his favorite target, racking up 202 receiving yards to help propel the Bengals' high-octane attack. Meanwhile, Hollywood Smothers led the Browns on the ground with 82 rushing yards, but it was clear that Cincinnati's air assault was the main story of the day.
Defensively, the Bengals made their mark with Suntarine Perkins leading the charge, not only recording six total tackles but also securing two sacks that disrupted the Browns' rhythm. The turning point came late in the first half when Burrow connected for three quick touchdowns, allowing Cincinnati to build an insurmountable lead. Despite Malik Muhammad II's two interceptions for Cleveland, the Bengals’ offense proved too potent to overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 45 | 32 | 71% | 593 | 9 | 3 | 125.2 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 30 | 11 | 37% | 380 | 3 | 3 | 78.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 10 | 82 | 8.2 | 12 | 3 | 49 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | -7 | -7.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Taylor | TE | 12 | 202 | 16.8 | 65 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 10 | 172 | 17.2 | 58 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Elyiss Williams | TE | 5 | 150 | 30.0 | 88 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 38 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 61 | 1 | 80 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 51 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 41 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 23 | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 6 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suntarine Perkins | WILL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will James | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

