Cincinnati
Bengals
5-0
59
FINAL
28
Atlanta
Falcons
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals dominated the Atlanta Falcons with a commanding 59-28 victory in Week 9 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Bengals' position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive firepower and strategic prowess on the field.
Leading the charge was quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw for an impressive 514 yards and six touchdowns, proving once again why he is a top-tier talent in this league. His favorite target, Xavier Worthy, racked up 161 receiving yards, making big plays that kept the Falcons' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, TreVeyon Henderson had a solid performance for Atlanta with 93 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Cincinnati's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Bengals were equally impressive, with Calais Campbell leading the charge with 3.5 sacks that consistently pressured the Falcons’ quarterback. Chris Jones contributed with four total tackles, playing a key role in limiting Atlanta’s offensive opportunities. The game's turning point came when Cole Holcomb intercepted a pass in the second half, shifting momentum firmly in the Bengals' favor and sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 42 | 25 | 60% | 514 | 6 | 2 | 122.4 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 28 | 14 | 50% | 321 | 3 | 4 | 87.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 1 | 1 | 84 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 6 | 161 | 26.8 | 35 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 4 | 133 | 33.3 | 7 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 5 | 123 | 24.6 | 55 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 98 | 24.5 | 23 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 25 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 14 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 30 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Jones | DT | 4 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Pittman | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac McWilliams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 45 |

