Browns at Bengals
Cleveland Browns 37, Cincinnati Bengals 27 · OGPN Leagues
Final Score
Browns 37 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Bengals 27 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPShedeur Sanders 154 yds passingKewan Lacey 159 yds rushingJa'Marr Chase 86 yds receivingDJ Pickett 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 257 · 421Passing yards 134 · 150Rushing yards 123 · 271Completions 12/21 · 8/18Yards per carry 4.7 · 10.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 16d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Cleveland Browns outlasted the Cincinnati Bengals 37-27, setting the tone for what promises to be an intense 2027 campaign. Both teams were eager to start strong, but it was the Browns who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and resilience.
Cleveland's offense was led by Ja'Marr Chase, who recorded 86 receiving yards, making key catches to propel his team down the field. On the ground, the Bengals’ Kewan Lacey dazzled with a remarkable 159 rushing yards, while Cincinnati’s Shedeur Sanders threw for 154 yards and two touchdowns, keeping the game competitive until the final whistle.
The Browns' defense played a crucial role in securing the win, highlighted by Milton Williams' two sacks that disrupted Cincinnati's rhythm. DJ Pickett's interception proved to be a turning point, halting a potential scoring drive for the Bengals and allowing Cleveland to maintain momentum as they built their lead. The combination of timely defensive stops and explosive offensive plays ultimately clinched the victory for the Browns.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | ||||||
| Lamar JacksonQB | 8/17 | 47% | 117 | 1 | 0 | 89.5 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 4/4 | 100% | 52 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Shedeur SandersQB | 7/16 | 44% | 154 | 2 | 2 | 78.6 |
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 1/2 | 50% | 14 | 0 | 1 | 33.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 12 | 61 | 5.1 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 9 | 37 | 4.1 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Lamar JacksonQB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Kewan LaceyHB | 15 | 159 | 10.6 | 22 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 7 | 116 | 16.6 | 32 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 3 | -4 | -1.3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 55 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 30 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Caleb DouglasWR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 40 | 1 | 44 | 1 |
| Cole KmetTE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Matthew HibnerTE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kewan LaceyHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||
| DJ PickettCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick ScottSS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier AtkinsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian NealFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian EllissWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamon Dumas-JohnsonSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||
| Byron Murphy IIDT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrick ForrestFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nate WigginsCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David BaileyREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ruke OrhorhoroDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont JonesLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Teddye BuchananWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||
| Trey SmackK | 1/1 | 4 | 27 |
| Bengals | |||
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 2/2 | 3 | 53 |