Tennessee
Titans
0-7
10
FINAL
28
Cincinnati
Bengals
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals secured a decisive 28-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 8 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a formidable contender in the AFC. With playoff aspirations on the line, the Bengals showcased their offensive prowess against a struggling Titans squad.
Quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for 334 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and command of the offense. Tee Higgins was a standout target, racking up 120 receiving yards and playing a crucial role in stretching the field, while the Bengals' balanced attack kept the Titans' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals were effective in pressuring the Titans, limiting their offensive opportunities. The turning point came in the second quarter when Cincinnati's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing Burrow to capitalize with a quick touchdown pass that shifted momentum firmly in the Bengals' favor. With Jordan Battle leading the way with six tackles, Cincinnati's defense proved to be a solid backbone for their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 19 | 11 | 334 | 4 | 2 | 102.4 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 36 | 18 | 190 | 1 | 1 | 63.4 |
| Mitchell Trubisky | QB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | HB | 12 | 59 | 4.9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 120 | 40.0 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 115 | 38.3 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ Jules | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Erick Hallett II | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 4 | 1 | 49 |

