Cincinnati
Bengals
3-1
31
FINAL
27
Seattle
Seahawks
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 31-27. With both teams fighting for playoff positioning, this game proved crucial for Cincinnati as they look to solidify their standing in the competitive AFC.
Cincinnati's offense was propelled by an outstanding performance from quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns. Tee Higgins emerged as Burrow's top target, racking up 119 receiving yards, while the Bengals' balanced attack kept the Seahawks' defense on their heels throughout the game.
On the defensive side, Jordan Battle led the Bengals with eight total tackles, anchoring a unit that made key stops when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Cincinnati's defense held Seattle to a crucial three-and-out, allowing Burrow and the offense to run down the clock and secure the victory. With this win, the Bengals continue to build momentum as the season progresses.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 26 | 17 | 305 | 4 | 0 | 145.0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 43 | 26 | 280 | 2 | 0 | 95.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 17 | 58 | 3.4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 10 | 49 | 4.9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Cobb | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 3 | 67 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 2 | 92 | 46.0 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Rocky Bers | TE | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Battle | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelley Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Villanueva-Asa | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett Carter | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princewell Umanmielen | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **** ####### | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boogsie Silvera | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Myers | K | 4 | 4 | 1 | 46 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 55 |

