Cincinnati
Bengals
6-3
41
FINAL
25
Washington
Commanders
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an impressive showing, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Washington Commanders with a final score of 41-25 in Week 11 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts Cincinnati's playoff prospects but also highlights their offensive prowess as they continue to assert themselves in the league.
Joe Burrow led the charge for the Bengals, throwing for 207 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect consistently with his receivers. Tee Higgins emerged as a standout target, racking up 105 receiving yards, while Cincinnati's balanced offensive attack kept the Commanders' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, Cincinnati made crucial plays, including an interception by Josh Newton that shifted momentum in their favor. The Bengals' defense, while not dominant, managed to disrupt Washington's rhythm, particularly in key moments, allowing their offense to build a comfortable lead. The turning point came in the second quarter when Burrow connected on a deep touchdown pass to Higgins, which propelled Cincinnati to a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 24 | 18 | 207 | 3 | 0 | 140.1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 23 | 10 | 121 | 2 | 2 | 52.9 |
| Marcus Mariota | QB | 14 | 8 | 70 | 1 | 2 | 54.7 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 12 | 80 | 6.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 61 | 5.1 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Damien Martinez | HB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Drew Sample | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ke'Shawn Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke McCaffrey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Luke McCaffrey | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Damien Martinez | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 47 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 33 |

