Cincinnati
Bengals
10-4
100
FINAL
128
New York
Jets
10-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the New York Jets topped the Cincinnati Bengals 128-100, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season nears its conclusion. With both teams vying for momentum, the Jets showcased their offensive prowess and resilience, ultimately emerging victorious in Week 16 of the 2028 season.
LaNorris Sellers delivered a historic performance for the Jets, throwing for a staggering 953 yards and racking up 14 touchdown passes, a feat that left defenders scrambling throughout the game. His connection with Nyck Harbor was particularly electric, as Harbor amassed an incredible 386 receiving yards, proving to be a nightmare for the Bengals' secondary. The Jets' offensive explosion not only set franchise records but also allowed them to keep pace in a tightly contested playoff race.
Defensively, the Jets were opportunistic when it mattered most, with Jailin Walker snagging an interception that halted a promising Bengals drive. Although the Bengals' Breece Hall had a remarkable game with 307 rushing yards, the Jets' defense managed to apply pressure at key moments, including Lee Hunter's 2.5 sacks that disrupted Cincinnati's rhythm. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Jets' defense forced a turnover, allowing Sellers to capitalize and extend their lead, which ultimately sealed the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 39 | 33 | 85% | 953 | 14 | 1 | 147.6 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 33 | 19 | 58% | 386 | 4 | 3 | 100.5 |
| British Brooks | FB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 12 | 307 | 25.6 | 130 | 5 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 14 | 187 | 13.4 | 13 | 3 | 79 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 142 | 35.5 | — | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harlem Berry | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 12 | 386 | 32.2 | 85 | 7 | 56 | 0 |
| Amare Thomas | WR | 5 | 185 | 37.0 | 55 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 5 | 147 | 29.4 | 32 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 5 | 135 | 27.0 | 61 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Harlem Berry | HB | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 23 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Tre Spivey | WR | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 3 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 18 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 28 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Shelton Sampson Jr | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 36 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 43 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 26 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Hunter | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Hampton | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Woodyard | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jontez Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Hobbs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tevarua Tafiti | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Harrington | K | 1 | 1 | 15 | 20 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |

