Cincinnati
Bengals
5-2
39
FINAL
23
Atlanta
Falcons
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals triumphed over the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 39-23 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. This pivotal victory keeps the Bengals in strong playoff contention as they look to solidify their position in the league standings.
Leading the charge for Cincinnati was quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for 381 yards and three touchdowns while also showcasing his mobility with 95 rushing yards. Burrow’s connection with Ja'Marr Chase proved crucial, as Chase racked up 99 receiving yards, creating consistent offensive pressure throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, particularly with an interception from Kyle Dugger and a sack by Kris Jenkins Jr. The Bengals' ability to stifle the Falcons' offensive rhythm was evident, and the turning point came when Dugger's interception gave Cincinnati a short field, leading to a crucial touchdown that extended their lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 30 | 21 | 381 | 3 | 1 | 131.9 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 25 | 11 | 179 | 2 | 1 | 78.5 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 1 | 99 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 12 | 85 | 7.1 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 15 | 69 | 4.6 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD Bertrand | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 23 |
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 38 |

