Cincinnati
Bengals
3-2
10
FINAL
46
Atlanta
Falcons
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Cincinnati Bengals 46-10 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. The Falcons solidified their playoff aspirations with this decisive win, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess against a struggling Bengals team.
Michael Vick was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 460 yards and five touchdowns, proving to be a nightmare for the Bengals' secondary. Julio Jones emerged as his top target, racking up 199 receiving yards and consistently finding ways to stretch the field. Despite the Bengals’ efforts, Joe Burrow's rushing game was nearly non-existent, with just five yards on the ground.
Defensively, the Falcons put on a clinic, led by Danielle Hunter, who recorded six total tackles and a staggering four sacks. A.J. Terrell Jr. contributed with two interceptions, further stifling any hopes of a Bengals comeback. The turning point came early in the second half when Hunter's relentless pressure led to a crucial turnover, allowing the Falcons to pull away and seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Vick | QB | 32 | 18 | 460 | 5 | 2 | 114.5 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 43 | 23 | 244 | 1 | 7 | 38.4 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Michael Vick | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Dohnte Meyers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Ochocinco | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | WR | 6 | 199 | 33.2 | 3 | 57 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Chad Ochocinco | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 7 | 25 | 3.6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Bud Clark | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| George Iloka | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 48 |
| Nick Folk | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 28 |

