Tennessee
Titans
2-5
31
FINAL
28
Cincinnati
Bengals
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Tennessee Titans narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 31-28, showcasing both teams' determination as they vied for playoff positioning. The Titans' victory solidifies their hold in the competitive AFC, while the Bengals remain in the hunt for a Wild Card spot.
Mitchell Trubisky led the Titans' offense with a stellar performance, throwing for 316 yards and securing vital touchdowns to keep his team in the game. Meanwhile, Joe Burrow of the Bengals had a standout day as well, tossing four touchdowns and keeping the pressure on Tennessee's defense. Tee Higgins emerged as Burrow's favorite target, racking up 104 receiving yards to complement the aerial attack.
Defensively, the Titans managed to force crucial turnovers, with Amani Hooker snagging an interception that proved pivotal in the final moments. Kevin Winston Jr. also contributed by leading the Titans with four total tackles, helping to stifle the Bengals' momentum. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Titans' defense held strong, allowing them to secure the win despite a furious Cincinnati rally.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Trubisky | QB | 22 | 17 | 77% | 316 | 3 | 0 | 158.1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 303 | 4 | 1 | 120.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | HB | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 14 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Trubisky | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 9 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 96 | 32.0 | 61 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 24 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 18 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 71 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 60 | 60.0 | 54 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amani Hooker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swayze Bozeman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 23 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

