Tennessee
Titans
3-4
21
FINAL
35
Cincinnati
Bengals
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals topped the Tennessee Titans 35-21 in a Week 8 showdown that showcased their offensive prowess and solidified their playoff aspirations. With this victory, the Bengals continue to assert themselves in the competitive AFC landscape, while the Titans are left searching for answers as they head into the latter part of the season.
Quarterback Joe Burrow was the star of the night, throwing for 306 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite skills under pressure. Chase Brown was his primary target, racking up 150 receiving yards, while the Bengals’ offense balanced its attack with precision and efficiency. Despite the Titans' Tony Pollard’s impressive 152 rushing yards, it was clear that Cincinnati’s air game was too much to handle.
Defensively, the Bengals made key plays that contributed to their win, particularly through Jordan Battle, who led the team with six tackles. Although the Titans' John Franklin-Myers recorded a sack and Alontae Taylor grabbed an interception, the Bengals' ability to capitalize on their opportunities proved decisive. The turning point came when Burrow connected with Brown for a touchdown late in the third quarter, extending Cincinnati's lead and putting the Titans on the back foot for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 306 | 4 | 3 | 110.9 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 38 | 19 | 50% | 258 | 2 | 3 | 56.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | HB | 13 | 152 | 11.7 | 19 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 3 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 150 | 37.5 | 108 | 3 | 67 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 46 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 12 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 14 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 6 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Elliott | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

