Cincinnati
Bengals
2-1
34
FINAL
7
Carolina
Panthers
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Carolina Panthers 34-7 in Week 15 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Bengals showcased their offensive firepower while solidifying their position in the postseason race.
Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for 259 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the Bengals' offense throughout the game. Chase Brown complemented the passing attack with a strong ground performance, racking up 106 rushing yards, while Ja'Marr Chase was a standout in the receiving corps, accumulating 120 yards and a touchdown to keep the Panthers' defense on its heels.
On the defensive side, Demetrius Knight Jr. was a force to be reckoned with, recording eight total tackles and a sack, helping to stifle the Panthers' offense. The Bengals' defense played a crucial role in the game’s turning point, as they forced a turnover that led to a quick score, shifting the momentum firmly in their favor. With this victory, Cincinnati continues to build momentum as they head towards the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 24 | 19 | 79% | 259 | 2 | 0 | 139.4 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 32 | 18 | 56% | 161 | 0 | 0 | 69.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 15 | 106 | 7.1 | 54 | 1 | 36 | 1 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 11 | 91 | 8.3 | 62 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 12 | 46 | 3.8 | 21 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 21 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 120 | 24.0 | 71 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 11 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Drew Sample | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 35 |

