Cincinnati
Bengals
0-0
59
FINAL
43
Indianapolis
Colts
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring clash that had playoff implications, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Indianapolis Colts 59-43, solidifying their position in the postseason race. Both teams displayed explosive offenses, but the Bengals ultimately outlasted the Colts in a thrilling Week 16 matchup.
Cincinnati's offensive stars shone brightly, with Joe Burrow throwing for six touchdowns and leading the charge through the air. Kenneth Walker was a force on the ground, racking up an astounding 310 rushing yards, while Ja'Marr Chase torched the Colts secondary for 167 receiving yards. The Bengals' offensive firepower proved too much for Indianapolis to handle.
Defensively, Cincinnati made crucial plays that shifted momentum, with Kyle Dugger recording two interceptions that stymied the Colts' drives at key moments. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Dugger's second interception set up a quick scoring drive for the Bengals, extending their lead and creating a gap that the Colts could not overcome. Cam Taylor-Britt led the Colts' defense with seven tackles, but it wasn't enough to slow down Cincinnati's relentless attack.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 19 | 10 | 406 | 5 | 3 | 98.0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 25 | 21 | 405 | 6 | 2 | 125.0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 27 | 310 | 11.5 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | -11 | -11.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 167 | 33.4 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 4 | 166 | 41.5 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 3 | 126 | 42.0 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Demarcus Robinson | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 64 | 64.0 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Russ Yeast | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.J. Hill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 30 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

