Cincinnati
Bengals
9-2
7
FINAL
6
Cleveland
Browns
4-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a nail-biting matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeat the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 7-6. This Week 13 clash had significant playoff implications, with both teams vying for position as the regular season winds down. The Bengals' defense stepped up just enough to secure the victory in a tightly contested game.
Cleveland's Shedeur Sanders showcased his passing prowess, amassing 197 yards and throwing for one touchdown. Running back Mike Washington Jr. was instrumental on the ground, racking up 96 rushing yards, while Isaac TeSlaa led the receiving corps with 79 yards. Despite the offensive efforts, the Browns struggled to find the end zone consistently throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals made crucial plays that ultimately decided the outcome. Tacario Davis recorded a key sack, putting pressure on Sanders at critical moments, while Boye Mafe's interception turned the tide in favor of Cincinnati. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bengals' defense held firm, allowing just enough breathing room for their offense to seal the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 13 | 11 | 85% | 197 | 1 | 1 | 112.3 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 14 | 11 | 79% | 85 | 0 | 0 | 91.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 15 | 96 | 6.4 | 22 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 58 | 4.8 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Nyheim Miller-Hines | HB | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Anthony Gould | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 31 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 42 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 28 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nyheim Miller-Hines | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacario Davis | CB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan McMillon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ Jules | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |

