Cleveland
Browns
5-2
38
FINAL
34
Cincinnati
Bengals
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 38-34. Both teams came into the game vying for playoff positioning, but it was the Browns who emerged victorious in this high-stakes showdown.
Cleveland's offense was led by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for an impressive 361 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his arm strength and accuracy throughout the contest. He found his favorite target, Nyck Harbor, who exploded for 160 receiving yards, making several critical catches that kept the chains moving. On the ground, the Bengals' Ahmad Hardy put up a strong performance with 109 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Browns made key plays when it mattered most, with Tyson Campbell leading the charge with 10 total tackles. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Browns' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing Cleveland to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the victory. With this win, the Browns continue to solidify their position as contenders in the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 37 | 25 | 68% | 361 | 4 | 0 | 135.0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 46 | 31 | 67% | 318 | 4 | 0 | 116.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 20 | 109 | 5.5 | 53 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 11 | 45 | 4.1 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 11 | 11 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 8 | 160 | 20.0 | 108 | 2 | 70 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 129 | 18.4 | 74 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 7 | 120 | 17.1 | 40 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 9 | 90 | 10.0 | 24 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 9 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princewil Umanmielen | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keaton Thomas | SAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheem Biles | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelley Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Johnson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Stone | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Easton Mascarenas-Arnold | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Stonehouse | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 27 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 50 |

