New York
Jets
10-4
20
FINAL
30
Cincinnati
Bengals
10-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Divisional Round matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the New York Jets 30-20, securing their spot in the next stage of the postseason. The Bengals showcased their offensive firepower, while the Jets fought hard but ultimately fell short in their playoff aspirations.
Cincinnati’s quarterback Zach Wilson was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 318 yards and four touchdowns, solidifying his reputation as a clutch playoff performer. Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was a key target, racking up 155 receiving yards and making several crucial catches that kept the Bengals' offense moving. On the ground, Isaac Brown led the Jets with 84 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to match Cincinnati’s offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Bengals made pivotal plays when it mattered most, with Zabien Brown intercepting a pass that shifted momentum in favor of Cincinnati. Jalen Pitre’s six total tackles helped stifle the Jets at critical moments, while the Bengals' front line applied consistent pressure, limiting the Jets' scoring opportunities. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Wilson connected on a deep touchdown pass to Chase, giving Cincinnati a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Wilson | QB | 26 | 14 | 54% | 318 | 4 | 0 | 137.4 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 188 | 2 | 2 | 83.1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Brown | HB | 15 | 84 | 5.6 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Zach Wilson | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Marsh | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decker DeGraaf | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 155 | 38.8 | 78 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 39 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Decker DeGraaf | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Luke Lachey | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Hasley | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Winston Watkins Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zabien Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Robinson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jake Dyson | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boog Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey Costner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Neal Jr. | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Benefield | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Redmond | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 39 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 47 |

