Bengals at Panthers
Cincinnati Bengals 48, Carolina Panthers 0 · MEL Madden League
Final Score
Bengals 48 5 TD · 2 FG · 6 XP
Panthers 0 0 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJoe Burrow 134 yds passingJa'Marr Chase 57 yds rushingTee Higgins 99 yds receivingDexter Lawrence II 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 280 · 114Passing yards 151 · 88Rushing yards 129 · 26Completions 7/11 · 10/27Yards per carry 3.6 · 2.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 27d ago
In a dominant display, the Cincinnati Bengals shut out the Carolina Panthers with a convincing 48-0 victory in Week 15 of the 2026 season. This win not only bolsters the Bengals' playoff hopes but also serves as a stark reminder of their offensive firepower and defensive prowess as the regular season winds down.
Quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for 134 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his efficiency and accuracy. Tee Higgins was the standout receiver, racking up 99 yards, while Ja'Marr Chase contributed on the ground with 57 rushing yards, adding another layer to the Bengals' multifaceted offense. The Bengals' ability to score at will left the Panthers reeling throughout the game.
Defensively, Dexter Lawrence II was a force, recording five total tackles and one sack, helping to stifle any offensive momentum from Carolina. The game's turning point came early when Tacario Davis intercepted a pass, setting the tone for the Bengals' overwhelming defensive performance. The Panthers struggled to recover, unable to find any rhythm as Cincinnati's defense consistently pressured their quarterback and shut down their offense entirely.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 6/11 | 55% | 134 | 3 | 0 | 137.8 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 10/26 | 38% | 102 | 0 | 4 | 10.8 |
| Haynes KingQB | 0/1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 7 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 24 | 52 | 2.2 | 19 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Samaje PerineHB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 9 | 4 | 0.4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| John Metchie IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Tee HigginsWR | 3 | 99 | 33.0 | 45 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn JrWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| John Metchie IIIWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax HillCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Jaycee HornCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan RansomSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown IIIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tershawn WhartonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle DuggerSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Nick ScottFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani TavaiSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir TaylorCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren BurksWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris BraswellREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ IveyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ JulesFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 2/2 | 6 | 51 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |