Cincinnati
Bengals
7-3
38
FINAL
28
Tennessee
Titans
9-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals topped the Tennessee Titans 38-28 in a crucial Week 12 matchup, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season winds down. With both teams vying for a playoff spot, this victory gives the Bengals a significant boost in confidence and momentum heading into the final weeks of the regular season.
Leading the charge for the Bengals was quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for 266 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Ja'Marr Chase was a standout target, racking up 113 receiving yards, while Scott Hughes added a solid ground game with 53 rushing yards. This offensive display was more than enough to secure the win in a high-stakes battle.
Defensively, the Bengals made crucial plays that turned the tide of the game. Boye Mafe's two sacks were pivotal in applying pressure on the Titans' offense, while DJ Turner II's two interceptions proved to be game-changers, halting Tennessee's scoring opportunities. The Bengals' defense stepped up when it mattered most, contributing to a decisive victory that could have important implications for the playoff race.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 35 | 25 | 71% | 266 | 3 | 1 | 109.9 |
| R.J. Leonard | QB | 27 | 13 | 48% | 197 | 0 | 4 | 33.0 |
| Zach Cameron | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 159 | 1 | 1 | 80.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Hughes | HB | 10 | 53 | 5.3 | 16 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| R.J. Leonard | QB | 8 | 40 | 5.0 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Emmett Nash | HB | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 21 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jerry Craig | HB | 10 | 33 | 3.3 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Zach Cameron | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Juan Stewart | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Johnson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hodge | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matias Chavez | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eldon Crockett | FB | 4 | -1 | -0.3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 8 | 113 | 14.1 | 36 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 8 | 96 | 12.0 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 32 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Donovan Johnson | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Matias Chavez | TE | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 31 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 27 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Jerome Witherspoon | TE | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Emmett Nash | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 30 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Juan Stewart | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Cesar Cabrera | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jonathan Dickerson | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jerry Craig | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Scott Hughes | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashaun Dockery | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carmichael | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthias Rainey | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Walden | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Niles Clinton | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shawn Jenkins | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carter Ryan | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Jordan | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

