Tennessee
Titans
1-6
13
FINAL
34
Cincinnati
Bengals
0-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Tennessee Titans 34-13 in Week 8 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With this victory, the Bengals showcased their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity, looking to make a statement as the season approaches its final stretch.
Joe Burrow was the star of the evening, passing for 229 yards and throwing three touchdown passes, effectively leading his team’s offensive charge. Chase Brown complemented the aerial attack with a strong ground game, amassing 104 rushing yards, while Ja'Marr Chase stood out in the receiving corps, racking up 115 yards and finding the end zone. Together, they formed a formidable trio that kept the Titans defense on their heels throughout the game.
The Bengals' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Jordan Battle leading the charge with 10 total tackles, ensuring the Titans struggled to find their rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Jonathan Allen recorded a critical sack, forcing a turnover on downs and allowing Cincinnati to extend their lead. This defensive momentum not only stifled Tennessee's offense but also energized the Bengals' attack, paving the way for their decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 36 | 22 | 229 | 3 | 0 | 107.2 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 31 | 16 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 59.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 18 | 104 | 5.8 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 18 | 104 | 5.8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 115 | 16.4 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Battle | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Phillips | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Kendricks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 3 | 4 | 47 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

