Bengals at Browns
Cincinnati Bengals 62, Cleveland Browns 21 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Bengals 62 5 TD · 2 FG · 8 XP
Browns 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJoe Burrow 381 yds passingChase Brown 116 yds rushingTyreek Hill 159 yds receivingKyle Dugger 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 575 · 405Passing yards 381 · 294Rushing yards 194 · 111Completions 23/30 · 19/35Yards per carry 5.0 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 36d ago
In a decisive Week 13 showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals dominated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 62-21, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season approaches its climax. This victory showcases the Bengals' offensive firepower and puts them in a strong position for the postseason, while the Browns will need to regroup after this lopsided defeat.
Leading the charge for Cincinnati was quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for an impressive 381 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Running back Chase Brown also made significant contributions with 116 rushing yards, helping to keep the Bengals’ ground game effective. Despite the loss, Cleveland's Tyreek Hill had a standout performance, racking up 159 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the explosive Bengals.
Defensively, the Bengals were able to disrupt the Browns' rhythm with key plays, including an interception by Kyle Dugger, which shifted momentum in Cincinnati's favor. Bryan Cook led the defensive effort with seven total tackles, ensuring that Cleveland's scoring opportunities were limited. The turning point came late in the first half when Burrow connected for a touchdown, extending the Bengals' lead to a commanding 35-7, effectively sealing the game well before the final whistle.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 23/30 | 77% | 381 | 5 | 0 | 157.6 |
Browns | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 19/35 | 54% | 294 | 2 | 3 | 65.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bengals | |||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Browns | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 12 | 73 | 6.1 | 23 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 7 | 25 | 3.6 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael BurtonFB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Velus Jones JrHB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 17 | 116 | 6.8 | 54 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Samaje PerineHB | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 36 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tahj BrooksHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bengals | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 6 | 144 | 24.0 | 56 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 8 | 135 | 16.9 | 27 | 2 | 29 | 1 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Browns | |||||||
| Tyreek HillWR | 7 | 159 | 22.7 | 85 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 8 | 94 | 11.8 | 25 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 19 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Trey PalmerWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Mike GesickiTE | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 14 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Drew SampleTE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tahj BrooksHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bengals | |||||
| DJ Turner IICB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Browns | |||||
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare BarnoSAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson JrFS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lewis CineSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Kyle DuggerSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam WilliamsLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damarri MathisCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson SchwesingerWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh NewtonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek CollinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren BurksWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 2/2 | 8 | 48 |
| Other | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
