New Orleans
Saints
5-5
29
FINAL
37
Cincinnati
Bengals
2-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the New Orleans Saints 37-29, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the season approaches its final stretch. The Bengals’ victory was crucial, allowing them to maintain momentum in a tightly contested division race.
Joe Burrow was the star of the night for Cincinnati, throwing for four touchdowns and showcasing his ability to convert crucial third downs. Ja'Marr Chase was unstoppable, racking up an impressive 275 receiving yards, making big plays that kept the Saints' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Tyler Shough of New Orleans did his best to keep pace, amassing 366 passing yards but ultimately falling short.
Defensively, the Bengals made key stops when it mattered most, led by Jordan Battle with five total tackles. Chase Young's two sacks for the Saints highlighted a solid defensive effort, but it was Cincinnati's ability to force turnovers and pressure Shough that turned the tide. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Burrow connected with Chase for a touchdown that widened the gap, sealing the win for the Bengals.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 27 | 20 | 74% | 366 | 3 | 1 | 137.4 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 21 | 14 | 67% | 351 | 4 | 3 | 109.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 7 | 54 | 7.7 | 28 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 275 | 45.8 | 14 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 163 | 40.8 | 13 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 61 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 65 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 1 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 26 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Young | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 40 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

