Tennessee
Titans
3-4
41
FINAL
35
Cincinnati
Bengals
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Tennessee Titans narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 41-35, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the game looking to gain momentum as the season reaches its midpoint, but it was the Titans who emerged victorious in a nail-biter that showcased explosive offensive talent.
Joe Burrow put on a remarkable performance for the Bengals, throwing for 343 yards and five touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Titans' dynamic duo of Nick Singleton and Jaren Kanak. Singleton rushed for 111 yards, providing a powerful ground game, while Kanak racked up 145 receiving yards, proving to be a consistent target and playmaker throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Titans were led by Anthony Hill Jr., who made six total tackles, helping to stifle the Bengals’ offense when it mattered most. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Titans forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win. With both teams showing flashes of brilliance, this high-scoring affair will surely be one to remember as the season progresses.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 29 | 19 | 66% | 343 | 5 | 2 | 116.8 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 18 | 12 | 67% | 226 | 3 | 1 | 126.1 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 24 | 15 | 63% | 210 | 2 | 1 | 101.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 11 | 111 | 10.1 | 24 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 6 | 145 | 24.2 | 105 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 6 | 139 | 23.2 | 57 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 9 | 139 | 15.4 | 40 | 3 | 54 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 103 | 34.3 | 71 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 27 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 19 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 8 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Johnson | CB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |

