Tennessee
Titans
1-6
52
FINAL
63
Cincinnati
Bengals
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 63-52. This Week 8 clash was crucial for both teams as they jockey for position in the playoff race, with the Bengals emerging victorious in a thrilling offensive showcase.
The Titans showcased an impressive offensive performance led by quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for 319 yards and four touchdowns. Kaelon Black made a significant impact on the ground, rushing for 185 yards, while Wan'Dale Robinson was a standout in the passing game, racking up 162 receiving yards. Despite the loss, the Titans' offense delivered an explosive showing, but it ultimately fell short against the Bengals.
On the defensive side, the Bengals managed to create key turnovers, including an interception from Josh Newton, which proved pivotal in the game's momentum. The Titans' defense struggled to contain the Bengals’ offense, allowing critical plays that shifted the tide. The turning point came when the Bengals capitalized on a Titans turnover, extending their lead and sealing the victory in a game defined by its offensive fireworks.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 28 | 18 | 319 | 4 | 2 | 112.9 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 24 | 19 | 262 | 2 | 1 | 122.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaelon Black | HB | 21 | 185 | 8.8 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 8 | 101 | 12.6 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 10 | 82 | 8.2 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Damien Martinez | HB | 9 | 55 | 6.1 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 9 | 36 | 4.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ke'Shawn Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 4 | 162 | 40.5 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Damien Martinez | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Mausi Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Harris | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 2 | 7 | 38 |

