Bengals at Panthers
Cincinnati Bengals 20, Carolina Panthers 17 · Shake and Bake Vol 2
Final Score
Bengals 20 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Panthers 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 0 XPJoe Burrow 288 yds passingChuba Hubbard 50 yds rushingErick All Jr 81 yds receivingMike Jackson 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 330 · 238Passing yards 269 · 129Rushing yards 61 · 109Completions 15/27 · 11/25Yards per carry 3.8 · 9.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 27d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers 20-17 in Week 15 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game fighting for playoff positioning, making every play crucial as the season nears its climax.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was the standout performer, throwing for 288 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his precision and leadership. He connected with Erick All Jr., who led all receivers with 81 yards, providing a reliable target throughout the game. The Bengals' offense capitalized on its opportunities, proving to be the difference maker in this close encounter.
Defensively, the Bengals made key plays to secure the win, with Boye Mafe recording a crucial sack that helped to disrupt the Panthers' rhythm. While the Panthers' Mike Jackson shined with two interceptions, it was the Bengals' ability to clamp down in critical moments that defined the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Burrow orchestrated a drive that culminated in a touchdown, sealing the victory and keeping Cincinnati's playoff hopes alive.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 15/27 | 56% | 288 | 3 | 2 | 98.9 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Haynes KingQB | 11/25 | 44% | 140 | 2 | 1 | 72.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 11 | 37 | 3.4 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Haynes KingQB | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | — | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Trevor EtienneHB | 8 | 25 | 3.1 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Erick All JrTE | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 62 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Darius SlaytonWR | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 26 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 10 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | — | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Darren WallerTE | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 23 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||
| Bryan CookFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun BentleyMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Matt MilanoWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Jenkins JrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Mike JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick ScottSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tershawn WhartonDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 1/1 | 0 | 21 |