Cincinnati
Bengals
14-3
34
FINAL
31
Tennessee
Titans
11-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans 34-31 in a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup that showcased the urgency of postseason play. Both teams fought hard for a chance to advance, but it was the Bengals who ultimately secured their spot in the next round.
Tennessee's Justin Fields delivered a standout performance, throwing for 316 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his precision and playmaking ability. Meanwhile, Tee Higgins shone as his primary target, racking up 140 receiving yards. On the ground, DaVonte Spriggs led the Bengals with just 35 rushing yards, illustrating the aerial dominance of both offenses in this high-octane affair.
Defensively, the Bengals made crucial plays to swing the momentum in their favor. Donte Jackson's two interceptions proved vital, halting the Titans' drives at critical moments. The turning point came late in the game when Jackson's second pick set up the Bengals for a go-ahead score, sealing their victory and sending them into the next round of the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 26 | 13 | 50% | 316 | 4 | 4 | 94.3 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 26 | 20 | 77% | 264 | 3 | 1 | 130.9 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 1 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaVonte Spriggs | HB | 11 | 35 | 3.2 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | โ | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | TE | 4 | 140 | 35.0 | 89 | 2 | 65 | 1 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 5 | 135 | 27.0 | 134 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 69 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 56 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 21 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DaVonte Spriggs | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Kendricks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Vallejo | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Johnson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 59 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 63 |

