Tennessee
Titans
0-2
19
FINAL
38
Cincinnati
Bengals
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 38-19, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Bengals showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, leaving the Titans scrambling to keep pace throughout the game.
Cincinnati's offense was led by quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for an impressive 335 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his elite talent under pressure. Tee Higgins emerged as a standout receiver, racking up 214 yards and providing Burrow with a reliable target downfield. Chase Brown contributed on the ground with 57 rushing yards, complementing the aerial attack and keeping the Titans' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Bengals were equally formidable, with Tacario Davis leading the team with eight total tackles, ensuring that Tennessee struggled to establish any rhythm. The game turned in the second quarter when Cincinnati's Boye Mafe recorded a critical sack that halted a promising Titans drive, swinging momentum firmly in the Bengals' favor. With a mix of offensive firepower and defensive tenacity, Cincinnati proved they are a force to be reckoned with as the season progresses.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 36 | 25 | 69% | 335 | 4 | 0 | 135.7 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 212 | 0 | 0 | 79.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 13 | 57 | 4.4 | 19 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 9 | 53 | 5.9 | 23 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 24 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Carter | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 10 | 214 | 21.4 | 75 | 3 | 52 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 16 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacario Davis | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cedric Johnson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Onwuzurike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 41 |
| Matt Prater | K | 4 | 4 | 1 | 53 |

