Baltimore
Ravens
15-4
25
FINAL
27
Cincinnati
Bengals
17-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown for the 2026 Conference Championship, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Baltimore Ravens with a final score of 27-25, booking their ticket to the Super Bowl. This hard-fought battle showcased the intensity and stakes of postseason football, with both teams vying for a chance at glory.
Lamar Jackson was the standout performer for Cincinnati, throwing for three touchdowns and leading his team with precision. On the ground, Demond Claiborne added a solid 74 rushing yards, helping to keep the Ravens' defense on their toes. For Baltimore, Drake Maye put up 177 passing yards, while Tyquan Thornton emerged as a reliable target, racking up 79 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Bengals made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Malachi Lawrence's sack put intense pressure on Maye at a pivotal moment, while Jermod McCoy's interception helped halt a Ravens drive that could have shifted momentum. The Bengals' ability to capitalize on key defensive stops ultimately sealed their victory, sending them to the championship stage.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 12 | 5 | 42% | 177 | 2 | 1 | 93.7 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 161 | 3 | 0 | 128.9 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 14 | 74 | 5.3 | 20 | 0 | 42 | 1 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 11 | 64 | 5.8 | 13 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 79 | 79.0 | 31 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 31 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 40 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 34 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 38 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Young | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amari Burney | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Badgley | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 52 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 38 |

