Tennessee
Titans
4-3
20
FINAL
27
Cincinnati
Bengals
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals outlasted the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 27-20, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The stakes were high as both teams sought to improve their standings, but it was the Bengals who came out on top in a hard-fought contest.
Quarterback Joe Burrow delivered a standout performance, throwing for 329 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense efficiently. Tee Higgins was a primary target, racking up an impressive 170 receiving yards, while Chase Brown contributed on the ground with 67 rushing yards. Together, they formed a formidable offensive unit that kept the Titans' defense on their heels.
Defensively, Dexter Lawrence II was a game-changer for the Bengals, registering 2.5 sacks that disrupted the Titans' rhythm and created crucial turnovers. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Lawrence's pressure led to a pivotal interception, allowing Cincinnati to maintain their lead. With the defense stepping up when it mattered most, the Bengals secured their victory and continued their push for a playoff berth.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 39 | 27 | 329 | 2 | 0 | 112.0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 31 | 19 | 189 | 0 | 0 | 78.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 22 | 67 | 3.0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 11 | 66 | 6.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 8 | 41 | 5.1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 8 | 170 | 21.3 | 1 | 91 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 8 | 83 | 10.4 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Trigg | TE | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jack Endries | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mitchell Tinsley | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Toia | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zion Childress | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 49 |
| Joey Slye | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

