Cincinnati
Bengals
8-2
61
FINAL
27
Green Bay
Packers
7-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an explosive Week 12 showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals toppled the Green Bay Packers with a commanding 61-27 victory. This win not only solidified the Bengals' playoff ambitions but also showcased their offensive firepower in a high-stakes matchup.
Quarterback Joe Burrow was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 423 yards and a staggering eight touchdown passes, leading the Bengals' aerial assault. Tee Higgins was his primary target, racking up 153 receiving yards, while the ground game was well-rounded enough to keep the defense honest. Despite the Packers' Josh Jacobs rushing for 144 yards, it was clear that Cincinnati's offense was operating on a different level.
Defensively, the Bengals made their mark, with Yhonzae Pierre delivering a standout performance, recording three sacks that disrupted Green Bay's rhythm. The turning point came early in the second half when a timely interception by Peyton Bowen shifted momentum decisively in favor of Cincinnati, allowing them to stretch their lead and ultimately secure an emphatic win. The Bengals' defense, while not dominant, made the key plays needed to support their explosive offense throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 45 | 27 | 60% | 423 | 8 | 1 | 121.5 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 18 | 15 | 83% | 303 | 2 | 3 | 116.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 9 | 144 | 16.0 | 6 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 14 | 69 | 4.9 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 7 | 153 | 21.9 | 62 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 114 | 16.3 | 35 | 4 | 46 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 103 | 51.5 | 79 | 1 | 86 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 66 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Mario Carver | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 4 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 36 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 15 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 36 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Lawson Luckie | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Cisse | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Bowen | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clev Lubin | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Peal | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Johnson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Key | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

