Bengals at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 46, Cincinnati Bengals 31 · SNL
Final Score
Bengals 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Falcons 46 5 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPMichael Penix Jr 353 yds passingBijan Robinson 117 yds rushingTyreek Hill 158 yds receivingChristian Harris 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 257 · 496Passing yards 208 · 353Rushing yards 49 · 143Completions 11/28 · 22/39Yards per carry 7.0 · 6.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 31d ago
In a high-scoring affair, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Cincinnati Bengals 46-31 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to secure a crucial win, but it was Atlanta that emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was sensational, throwing for 353 yards and leading the Falcons' aerial assault. Bijan Robinson added a powerful ground game, rushing for 117 yards and finding the end zone, while Tyreek Hill of the Bengals put up a stellar 158 receiving yards, highlighting the offensive fireworks on both sides.
Defensively, the Falcons made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Christian Harris recorded two sacks, putting pressure on Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who still managed to throw three touchdown passes. Jessie Bates III's interception proved pivotal, effectively sealing the victory and underscoring the Falcons' ability to make crucial stops when it mattered most.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 11/28 | 39% | 255 | 3 | 3 | 68.8 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 22/39 | 56% | 353 | 2 | 1 | 93.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Tahj BrooksHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Erick All JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 18 | 117 | 6.5 | 44 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Tyreek HillWR | 4 | 158 | 39.5 | 42 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 29 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Erick All JrTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tahj BrooksHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 46 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 42 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 28 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||
| Jordan BattleSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan CookFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| PJ JulesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett CarterMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DeMarcco HellamsFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney BrownSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 1/1 | 4 | 42 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 2/2 | 4 | 36 |