Seattle
Seahawks
2-3
14
FINAL
65
Cincinnati
Bengals
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive firepower, the Cincinnati Bengals crushed the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 65-14. This Week 8 matchup showcased just how dominant the Bengals can be, elevating their status in the league as they continue to push for playoff positioning.
Lamar Jackson was the star of the show, throwing for a jaw-dropping 658 yards and eight touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability and playmaking skills. Meanwhile, Jeff Caldwell made the most of his opportunities, racking up 254 receiving yards that contributed significantly to Cincinnati's offensive onslaught. The Seahawks struggled to find their footing, with James Cook III leading their rushing efforts with a mere 39 yards.
Cincinnati's defense played a key role in this lopsided affair, applying consistent pressure that resulted in two sacks from Jeffery Simmons and an interception by Maxwell Hairston. The turning point came early in the second half when the Bengals capitalized on a Seattle turnover, quickly extending their lead and effectively sealing the game. With a potent offense and an opportunistic defense, Cincinnati proved they are a force to be reckoned with this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 40 | 26 | 65% | 658 | 8 | 0 | 147.9 |
| CJ Bailey | QB | 31 | 7 | 23% | 149 | 1 | 2 | 30.9 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| CJ Bailey | QB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | -1 | -0.3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 7 | 254 | 36.3 | 58 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 8 | 191 | 23.9 | 97 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 69 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Luke Reynolds | TE | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 28 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 2 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 12 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uiagalelei | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelley Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 36 |
| Michael Badgley | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 59 |

