Cleveland
Browns
8-5
31
FINAL
21
Cincinnati
Bengals
10-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an exhilarating Wildcard Round matchup, the Cleveland Browns defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 31-21, securing their spot in the playoffs. With both teams vying for a deeper postseason run, the stakes were high, making this clash a must-watch for fans and analysts alike.
Cleveland's offensive star was Derrick Henry, who dominated on the ground with 130 rushing yards and a crucial touchdown, showcasing his power and agility. Quarterback Deshaun Watson efficiently managed the game, contributing to the scoring while Joe Burrow of the Bengals put up a valiant effort with 271 passing yards and two touchdowns, connecting primarily with standout receiver Ja'Marr Chase for 90 yards.
On the defensive side, the Browns made pivotal plays that turned the tide in their favor. Jamari Sharpe led the charge with six tackles, while Grant Delpit's key interception snuffed out a potential Bengals comeback, marking a significant moment in the game. Ultimately, Cleveland's ability to create turnovers and hold off Cincinnati's late-game surge was instrumental in their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 28 | 20 | 71% | 271 | 2 | 2 | 95.9 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 14 | 9 | 64% | 108 | 1 | 1 | 81.8 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 1 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 56.2 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 16 | 130 | 8.1 | 42 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 13 | 104 | 8.0 | 4 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 27 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 27 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 21 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 26 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 12 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Preston Howard | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Johntay Cook II | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamari Sharpe | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Roberts | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Peyton Bowen | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vic Burley | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McClain | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Taylor | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22 |

