Atlanta
Falcons
7-5
23
FINAL
6
Cincinnati
Bengals
5-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Atlanta Falcons emerged victorious over the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 23-6 in Week 14 of the 2028 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations and keeping the pressure on their division rivals. With this win, the Falcons showcased their resilience and defensive prowess, making a strong case for their postseason readiness.
Atlanta’s offense was led by quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for one touchdown, while Bijan Robinson excelled on the ground, racking up 92 rushing yards. Despite the Bengals' Joe Burrow leading all passers with 227 yards, it was the Falcons' balanced attack that proved more effective, allowing them to control the tempo of the game.
Defensively, the Falcons dominated the line of scrimmage, highlighted by Jalon Walker’s impressive 3.5 sacks that disrupted Burrow's rhythm throughout the matchup. The turning point came in the second quarter when Walker's relentless pressure led to a key turnover, shifting the momentum firmly in Atlanta's favor. Meanwhile, Cam Taylor-Britt's seven tackles for Cincinnati demonstrated their effort, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Falcons' defensive mastery.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 34 | 24 | 71% | 227 | 0 | 0 | 88.7 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 28 | 20 | 71% | 222 | 1 | 1 | 91.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 14 | 92 | 6.6 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nate Carter | HB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Josh Alvarez | FB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 9 | 116 | 12.9 | 29 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Marquis Givens | WR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 16 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 28 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Walker | LEDGE | 4 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDGE | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDGE | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDGE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Bailey | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Byrne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 56 |
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 50 |

