Cincinnati
Bengals
8-3
65
FINAL
18
Cleveland
Browns
4-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals dominated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 65 to 18, solidifying their position in the playoff race during Week 13 of the 2026 season. The Bengals came into this game looking to secure a crucial victory, and they delivered with an offensive onslaught that overwhelmed their rivals.
Joe Burrow was instrumental in the Bengals' triumph, throwing for 308 yards and contributing significantly to the score. Damien Martinez was a powerhouse on the ground, racking up 138 rushing yards, while the Browns' Shedeur Sanders managed to toss two touchdown passes despite the team's struggles. Denzel Boston stood out for Cleveland, finishing with 111 receiving yards in a losing effort.
Defensively, Dexter Lawrence II was a game-changer for Cincinnati, amassing eight total tackles and an impressive five sacks, which disrupted Cleveland's offensive rhythm throughout the contest. The turning point came early in the second quarter when a key sack from Lawrence led to a fumble recovery, allowing the Bengals to capitalize and extend their lead. With this dominant performance, Cincinnati sent a clear message to the league that they are a force to be reckoned with as the season heads into its final stretch.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 16 | 12 | 308 | 2 | 2 | 116.6 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 36 | 18 | 208 | 2 | 2 | 63.1 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 13 | 7 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 85.7 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damien Martinez | HB | 4 | 138 | 34.5 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 9 | 91 | 10.1 | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 7 | 33 | 4.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 7 | 4 | 0.6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Boston | WR | 7 | 111 | 15.9 | 1 | 35 | 2 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 0 | 40 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B.J. Hill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan McMillon | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damarri Mathis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 57 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

