Cleveland
Browns
6-5
28
FINAL
35
Cincinnati
Bengals
4-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 35-28, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams vying for crucial positioning as the season nears its conclusion, this matchup delivered high-stakes drama and intense competition.
Cleveland’s Caleb Williams showcased his talent with a standout performance, racking up 327 passing yards and tossing two touchdowns. However, it was Cincinnati’s Demarcus Robinson Jr. who stole the spotlight, not only rushing for 84 yards but also leading all receivers with an impressive 124 yards through the air. His dynamic playmaking was crucial for the Bengals’ offensive success.
Defensively, the game turned on a pivotal interception by Jaquan Brisker of the Bengals, which halted a promising Browns drive and shifted momentum towards Cincinnati. Although the Browns' defense, anchored by Jakobe Thomas's four tackles and Chop Robinson's sack, fought hard, it was the Bengals' ability to capitalize on key opportunities that ultimately secured the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 23 | 16 | 70% | 327 | 2 | 1 | 123.0 |
| Max Duggan II | QB | 29 | 19 | 66% | 274 | 1 | 1 | 93.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demarcus Robinson Jr. | HB | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 26 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Max Duggan II | QB | 9 | 77 | 8.6 | 12 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Connor Barnett | HB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demarcus Robinson Jr. | HB | 8 | 124 | 15.5 | 112 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 115 | 57.5 | 61 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 33 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Blake Nalls | WR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 16 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 57 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Brock Boyd | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Connor Barnett | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Castillo | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Murphy | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAngelo Wilkerson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hal Ross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ale Kaho | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roronoa Zoro | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Grupe | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

