Bengals at Falcons
Cincinnati Bengals 54, Atlanta Falcons 18 · The Gauntlet | $CFM
Final Score
Bengals 54 7 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Falcons 18 2 TD · 1 FG · 1 XPTyler Shough 470 yds passingJeremiyah Love 53 yds rushingAlec Pierce 265 yds receivingRobert Spears-Jennings 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 472 · 438Passing yards 470 · 371Rushing yards 2 · 67Completions 18/31 · 24/54Yards per carry 2.0 · 3.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
The Cincinnati Bengals dominated the Atlanta Falcons with a commanding 54-18 victory in Week 9 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as one of the league’s top contenders. With the playoffs on the horizon, this win was crucial for Cincinnati to maintain momentum and confidence.
Tyler Shough was the standout performer for the Bengals, throwing for an impressive 470 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers downfield. Alec Pierce was the primary beneficiary of Shough’s precision, racking up 265 receiving yards and finding the end zone multiple times. The Bengals’ offensive firepower was relentless, leaving the Falcons’ defense scrambling throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals were just as impactful, with West Weeks leading the charge with six total tackles. Abdul Carter made his presence felt with two sacks, disrupting the Falcons' offensive rhythm. The game’s turning point came early in the second half when Cincinnati capitalized on a crucial turnover, allowing them to pull away and seal the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 18/31 | 58% | 470 | 6 | 6 | 102.5 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 24/54 | 44% | 422 | 2 | 4 | 53.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Sean TuckerHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 19 | 53 | 2.8 | 20 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli StowersTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Alec PierceWR | 7 | 265 | 37.9 | 36 | 4 | 95 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 5 | 109 | 21.8 | 16 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Sean TuckerHB | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 2 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 10 | 134 | 13.4 | 105 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 48 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 30 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Eli StowersTE | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 7 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||
| West WeeksMIKE | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| JT WoodsFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Harold CarmichaelCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul CarterLEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Eric StokesCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyson CampbellSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson IIREDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles MurphyDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon KilgoreSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nehemiah PritchettCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ephesians PrysockFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley PattersonK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Logan CookeP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey SmackK | 1/2 | 1 | 33 |