Tennessee
Titans
1-6
20
FINAL
40
Cincinnati
Bengals
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals toppled the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 40-20, solidifying their position in the playoff race. This Week 8 clash showcased the Bengals' dominance, as they not only secured a crucial win but also showcased their offensive firepower against a struggling Titans squad.
Leading the charge for the Titans was quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for 221 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Bengals. On the other side, Cincinnati's Chase Brown had a standout performance on the ground, amassing an impressive 163 rushing yards. Ja'Marr Chase contributed significantly in the air with 75 receiving yards, helping to propel the Bengals' scoring efforts.
Defensively, the Bengals were relentless, highlighted by the two sacks from Shemar Stewart and a game-changing performance from DJ Turner II, who snagged two interceptions. The turning point came in the second quarter when Turner's second pick set up a touchdown drive that extended Cincinnati's lead to a commanding 27-7, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Titans. As the Bengals continue to build momentum, they look poised for a strong finish to the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 31 | 15 | 221 | 3 | 5 | 64.7 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 21 | 8 | 115 | 2 | 2 | 48.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 20 | 163 | 8.2 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 8 | 11 | 1.4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kylen Granson | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Swayze Bozeman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackie Marshall | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 36 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

