Cleveland
Browns
9-7
7
FINAL
28
Cincinnati
Bengals
11-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 28-7, solidifying their position as a playoff contender. The Bengals came into this game looking to secure momentum as they head into the postseason, while the Browns aimed to end their season on a high note.
Cincinnati's offense was led by quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was a standout target, racking up 120 receiving yards and proving to be a constant threat downfield. On the other side, Quinshon Judkins of the Browns had a notable performance with 124 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Burrow and the Bengals' potent offense.
Defensively, the Bengals made key stops, including a sack from Tacario Davis, which disrupted Cleveland's rhythm and helped maintain their lead. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when the Bengals forced a turnover, allowing them to capitalize and extend their lead to 21-0, leaving the Browns in a deep hole. Cincinnati's defensive unit effectively stifled any hope of a comeback from Cleveland, securing a comprehensive victory as they look ahead to the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 32 | 22 | 260 | 2 | 0 | 114.0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 28 | 14 | 141 | 1 | 0 | 76.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 19 | 124 | 6.5 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 15 | 113 | 7.5 | 1 | 39 | 1 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Raheim Sanders | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 120 | 17.1 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swayze Bozeman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 41 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

