Tennessee
Titans
3-4
20
FINAL
41
Cincinnati
Bengals
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals secured a decisive 41-20 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 8 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With this win, the Bengals showcased their offensive prowess, leaving the Titans to regroup as they face a challenging stretch ahead.
Cincinnati's success was driven by a stellar performance from quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for 368 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite skills under pressure. Ja'Marr Chase emerged as his top target, racking up an impressive 165 receiving yards, while Chase Brown contributed with a solid 47 rushing yards, helping to keep the Titans' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals made their mark with Barrett Carter snagging an interception, adding to the pressure on the Titans' offense. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Burrow connected with Chase for a long touchdown, shifting momentum and establishing a lead that the Titans could not overcome. Despite a notable effort from Tennessee's Jermaine Johnson II, who recorded two sacks, it wasn't enough to match Cincinnati's offensive firepower.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 25 | 17 | 368 | 4 | 0 | 150.4 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 28 | 16 | 300 | 3 | 2 | 100.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 15 | 47 | 3.1 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 165 | 27.5 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 6 | 106 | 17.7 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 2 | 87 | 43.5 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baylon Spector | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody Barton | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 46 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

