Cincinnati
Bengals
0-2
20
FINAL
23
Cleveland
Browns
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 12 matchup, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 23-20. This victory was crucial as both teams are vying for playoff positioning, and the win gives the Browns a valuable edge in the AFC North standings.
On the offensive side, Jayden Maiava shone for the Browns, throwing for two touchdowns and leading his team to victory. KC Concepcion Jr. was a standout receiver, racking up 107 yards and proving to be a reliable target for Maiava. For the Bengals, Joe Burrow passed for 255 yards, while Chase Brown contributed significantly on the ground with 90 rushing yards, keeping Cincinnati competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Browns made key plays that influenced the outcome, with Mason Graham recording a crucial sack that stalled a Bengals drive. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Dax Hill intercepted a pass, giving Cincinnati a chance to tie the game but ultimately failing to capitalize. The Browns' defense held firm when it mattered most, sealing the victory and maintaining their momentum as the season progresses.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 36 | 21 | 58% | 255 | 1 | 0 | 89.4 |
| Jayden Maiava | QB | 41 | 27 | 66% | 254 | 2 | 1 | 88.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 17 | 90 | 5.3 | 37 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 19 | 73 | 3.8 | 30 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 10 | 41 | 4.1 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jayden Maiava | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 8 | 107 | 13.4 | 20 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 61 | 1 | 64 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 8 | 84 | 10.5 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 27 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Cayden Lee | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Raheim Sanders | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | -4 | -1.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dax Hill | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bray Hubbard | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Johnson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 32 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 50 |

