Cincinnati
Bengals
5-8
37
FINAL
35
Jacksonville
Jaguars
8-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 37-35, in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams entered the matchup eager to secure vital playoff positioning, making the stakes high for this late-season clash.
Cincinnati's offense was spearheaded by Justin Fields, who tossed three touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch moments. Chase Brown complemented the aerial attack with a strong ground game, racking up 119 rushing yards. Meanwhile, the Jaguars’ Arch Manning put on a dazzling performance of his own, throwing for 397 yards and keeping his team competitive throughout the contest, but it wasn't enough to seal the win.
Defensively, the Jaguars made significant contributions, highlighted by Odafe Oweh's three sacks, which pressured Fields and disrupted the Bengals' rhythm at crucial times. However, the turning point came late in the game when Cincinnati’s offense orchestrated a game-winning drive, ultimately sealing their victory despite a valiant effort from Jacksonville's defense. With the Bengals holding off the Jaguars in the final moments, this game will be remembered as a classic in both franchises' seasons.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch Manning | QB | 37 | 23 | 62% | 397 | 3 | 0 | 125.6 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 18 | 11 | 61% | 232 | 3 | 1 | 121.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 119 | 9.9 | 2 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 28 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Warren | TE | 11 | 170 | 15.5 | 30 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 119 | 39.7 | 30 | 0 | 64 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 77 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 41 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 27 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Holmes J.R. | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Ramirez | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 5 | 5 | 2 | 64 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 43 |
| Corliss Waitman | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

