Tennessee
Titans
2-5
14
FINAL
27
Cincinnati
Bengals
0-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Tennessee Titans 27-14, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for momentum, the Bengals delivered a strong performance at home, leveraging their offensive firepower to secure the win.
Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge with an impressive 308 passing yards and two touchdown passes, showcasing his poise and precision. Running back Chase Brown complemented the aerial attack with a dynamic 117 rushing yards, while Ja'Marr Chase was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 156 yards and providing vital plays when needed. This trio was instrumental in the Bengals' offensive success.
On the defensive side, Cincinnati made its mark with Jonathan Allen's two sacks, disrupting Tennessee's rhythm and forcing crucial mistakes. The Bengals' defense played a pivotal role in the game's turning point, stifling a Titans drive in the second half that could have narrowed the gap. Cincinnati's ability to contain Tennessee's offense ultimately solidified their victory and kept them firmly in contention for the postseason.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 36 | 24 | 308 | 2 | 0 | 111.8 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 32 | 21 | 222 | 2 | 0 | 106.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 14 | 117 | 8.4 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 7 | 31 | 4.4 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 7 | 31 | 4.4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 6 | 9 | 1.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 156 | 26.0 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 6 | 120 | 20.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 7 | 72 | 10.3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swayze Bozeman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 26 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

