Cincinnati
Bengals
7-0
56
FINAL
19
Washington
Commanders
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals dominated the Washington Commanders with a final score of 56-19, solidifying their position in the playoff race during Week 11 of the 2026 season. This matchup showcased the Bengals' explosive offense, which was firing on all cylinders and left the Commanders struggling to keep pace.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 412 yards and a staggering seven touchdown passes. His primary target, Xavier Worthy, was a standout on the receiving end, racking up 196 yards and contributing significantly to the offensive onslaught. The Bengals demonstrated not just a potent aerial attack but also a well-rounded offensive performance that overwhelmed the Commanders' defense.
Defensively, the Bengals were formidable, with Chris Jones leading the charge with two sacks, putting constant pressure on Washington's offense. Although the Commanders managed to intercept Mahomes once through C.J. Henderson, it was not enough to stem the tide of the Bengals' relentless assault. The turning point came early in the second half when Mahomes connected for a quick touchdown, pushing the lead to a commanding 42-19 and effectively sealing the game for Cincinnati.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 26 | 20 | 77% | 412 | 7 | 1 | 141.8 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 32 | 18 | 56% | 277 | 1 | 3 | 56.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 11 | 30 | 2.7 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 196 | 39.2 | 38 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 5 | 121 | 24.2 | 48 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 5 | 90 | 18.0 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 7 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 23 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 32 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Henderson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 31 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

