Detroit
Lions
14-6
36
FINAL
31
Cincinnati
Bengals
16-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Super Bowl showdown, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 36-31, securing their first championship in franchise history. With both teams hungry for the title, the stakes were sky-high, leading to a memorable clash filled with spectacular plays and intense moments.
Zach Wilson showcased his prowess for the Bengals, throwing for an impressive 398 yards and four touchdowns. However, it was Jahmyr Gibbs of the Lions who stole the show on the ground, rushing for 140 yards and helping to establish a dominant offensive presence. The game featured exceptional performances from both sides, with Ja'Marr Chase also making headlines by racking up 224 receiving yards, but it was the balance of the Lions' attack that ultimately proved decisive.
On the defensive side, Aidan Hutchinson emerged as a game-changer for the Lions, recording 2.5 sacks that disrupted Cincinnati's rhythm. The Lions' defense made crucial stops, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they managed to hold off a late Bengals surge. The turning point came when Hutchinson's pressure led to an interception, allowing Detroit to maintain their lead and secure the victory in a nail-biting finish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Wilson | QB | 24 | 15 | 398 | 4 | 0 | 145.8 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 31 | 22 | 237 | 2 | 0 | 114.5 |
| Drew Lock | QB | 1 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 12 | 140 | 11.7 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 8 | 29 | 3.6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Zach Wilson | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jay Coyne | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 224 | 32.0 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 137 | 22.8 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 9 | 109 | 12.1 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Eric Singleton Jr | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dorian Fleming | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Jackson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KP Price | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Thomas Harper | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

