Cleveland
Browns
5-4
27
FINAL
10
Cincinnati
Bengals
1-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cleveland Browns secured a decisive 27-10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in a key Week 18 matchup, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season draws to a close. With both teams vying for momentum heading into the postseason, the Browns showcased their strength on both sides of the ball.
Shedeur Sanders led the charge for Cleveland, throwing for 275 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating poise and precision under pressure. Quinshon Judkins contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 79 rushing yards, while Ja'Marr Chase of the Bengals stood out among receivers with 106 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Browns' offensive efficiency.
Defensively, Carson Schwesinger was a standout for Cleveland, recording a team-high seven tackles and snagging an interception that shifted the game's momentum. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Schwesinger's pick set up a touchdown drive, pushing the Browns ahead and firmly establishing their control of the game. Despite Myles Murphy’s sack for Cincinnati, the Browns' defense maintained pressure throughout, limiting the Bengals' scoring opportunities and sealing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 33 | 21 | 275 | 2 | 0 | 110.0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 39 | 24 | 260 | 0 | 1 | 70.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 16 | 79 | 4.9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 9 | 57 | 6.3 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 10 | 36 | 3.6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 9 | 36 | 4.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 106 | 17.7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 7 | 72 | 10.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derion Kendrick | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Barnett | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaiah McGuire | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antwaun Powell-Ryland | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Harden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Chatman | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 39 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

