Broncos at Bengals
Denver Broncos 35, Cincinnati Bengals 27 · NoMutShit
Final Score
Broncos 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Bengals 27 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPJoe Burrow 325 yds passingRJ Harvey 91 yds rushingJa'Marr Chase 144 yds receivingKyle Dugger 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 395 · 410Passing yards 271 · 325Rushing yards 124 · 85Completions 21/32 · 28/41Yards per carry 5.2 · 3.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 15 showdown, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 35-27, solidifying their playoff aspirations. The stakes were high as both teams fought for positioning in the crowded AFC landscape, making this victory crucial for Denver's postseason hopes.
Offensively, the Broncos showcased their versatility, led by RJ Harvey's impressive 91 rushing yards, which helped establish a balanced attack. While Joe Burrow of the Bengals had a standout performance with 325 passing yards and three touchdowns, it ultimately wasn't enough to overcome the Broncos' offensive momentum. Ja'Marr Chase also shined for Cincinnati, racking up 144 receiving yards and keeping the Bengals competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals struggled to contain the Broncos' offensive rhythm, with Cashius Howell recording the lone sack of the night. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Denver's relentless scoring put them ahead for good, forcing Cincinnati to play catch-up. Despite Kyle Dugger's eight tackles for the Bengals, the defense could not halt the Broncos' momentum, sealing the win for Denver.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 21/32 | 66% | 271 | 1 | 0 | 102.4 |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 28/41 | 68% | 325 | 3 | 0 | 116.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 12 | 91 | 7.6 | 43 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 10 | 31 | 3.1 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will DisslyTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 12 | 70 | 5.8 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Tahj BrooksHB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tony PollardHB | 6 | 5 | 0.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Erick All JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 3 | 130 | 43.3 | 84 | 1 | 89 | 0 |
| Will DisslyTE | 9 | 88 | 9.8 | 31 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Conrad McNallyFB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 7 | 144 | 20.6 | 86 | 2 | 71 | 1 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 9 | 118 | 13.1 | 31 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Evan EngramTE | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Tony PollardHB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kaden DavisWR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Erick All JrTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. SteckerDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WoodsFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Shaq ThompsonWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah EllissLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan SykesSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||
| Kyle DuggerSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh NewtonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian StrongCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett CarterMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon RobinsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles BattleCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua KartyK | 0/1 | 5 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 2/2 | 3 | 46 |