Browns at Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals 24, Cleveland Browns 21 · New World League
Final Score
Browns 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Bengals 24 2 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPJoe Burrow 270 yds passingChase Brown 47 yds rushingJa'Marr Chase 174 yds receivingTyson Campbell 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 224 · 305Passing yards 170 · 260Rushing yards 54 · 45Completions 14/23 · 16/24Yards per carry 3.9 · 2.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 22d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 24-21, securing their playoff positioning. With both teams vying for a crucial win to solidify their postseason aspirations, the stakes couldn't have been higher.
Joe Burrow led the Bengals' offense with an impressive 270 passing yards, connecting with Ja'Marr Chase for a standout performance that saw the wide receiver rack up 174 receiving yards. Shedeur Sanders kept the Browns competitive with three touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to find the end zone under pressure, but it wasn’t enough to secure the victory.
Defensively, the Bengals managed to contain the Browns' explosive plays, while Tyson Campbell for Cleveland had a standout game with three interceptions, making a significant impact. However, the turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Burrow orchestrated a decisive drive, leading to a crucial field goal that ultimately sealed the win for Cincinnati.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | ||||||
| Shedeur SandersQB | 14/23 | 61% | 170 | 3 | 2 | 86.9 |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 16/24 | 67% | 270 | 2 | 4 | 92.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 15 | 47 | 3.1 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Andrei IosivasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Dylan SampsonHB | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 39 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 20 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 6 | 174 | 29.0 | 56 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tahj BrooksHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Andrei IosivasWR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||
| Tyson CampbellCB | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||
| Jordan BattleSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax HillCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett CarterMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Ronnie HickmanFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.J. HillDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle DuggerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious WhiteCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 1/1 | 3 | 41 |
| Other | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 0/1 | 1 | 0 |
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |