Cincinnati
Bengals
0-1
37
FINAL
3
Cleveland
Browns
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals dominated the Cleveland Browns with a commanding 37-3 victory in Week 13 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Bengals' position as a playoff contender while the Browns face a daunting uphill battle to remain relevant in the postseason conversation.
Joe Burrow showcased his elite quarterbacking skills, throwing for 283 yards and three touchdowns, leading an efficient Bengals offense. Tee Higgins was a standout receiver, racking up 94 yards, while Chase Brown contributed on the ground with 75 rushing yards. The Bengals’ offensive cohesion was evident throughout the game, allowing them to control the tempo and the scoreboard.
Defensively, the Bengals were equally impressive, limiting the Browns to just three points and forcing critical turnovers. DJ Turner II's interception was pivotal, halting any momentum Cleveland hoped to build. The Bengals’ defense consistently pressured the Browns, making it difficult for them to find rhythm, ultimately sealing the game with a dominant performance on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 32 | 22 | 69% | 283 | 3 | 0 | 127.4 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 34 | 20 | 59% | 229 | 0 | 1 | 66.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 75 | 6.3 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 13 | 62 | 4.8 | 37 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 9 | -2 | -0.2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 7 | 94 | 13.4 | 17 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 8 | 93 | 11.6 | 20 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 74 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 6 | 80 | 13.3 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 32 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B.J. Hill | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Bosa | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 56 |

