Baltimore
Ravens
12-7
14
FINAL
17
Cincinnati
Bengals
15-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Conference Championship matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Baltimore Ravens 17-14, securing their spot in the Super Bowl for the 2027 season. The stakes were high as both teams battled fiercely for a chance at the championship, but it was the Bengals who came out on top in a hard-fought contest.
Zach Wilson led the Bengals' offensive charge with two touchdown passes, while Lamar Jackson showcased his skills for the Ravens, throwing for 247 yards. Derrick Henry contributed significantly on the ground for Baltimore with 64 rushing yards, but it was Ja'Kobi Lane who emerged as Jackson's favorite target, racking up 86 receiving yards to keep the Ravens competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals made crucial plays when it mattered most, with Trenton Simpson leading the way with 10 total tackles. Landon Robinson's 1.5 sacks put pressure on Jackson, disrupting Baltimore's rhythm and creating pivotal moments in the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Cincinnati's defense held strong, allowing the Bengals to maintain their slim lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 39 | 23 | 247 | 1 | 1 | 75.4 |
| Zach Wilson | QB | 28 | 14 | 224 | 2 | 3 | 61.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 14 | 64 | 4.6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 11 | 51 | 4.6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Cuevas | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 10 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brice Pollock | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Robinson | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montaric Brown | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 2 | 3 | 0 | 56 |

