Cincinnati
Bengals
4-1
30
FINAL
28
Chicago
Bears
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears by a score of 30-28. This win keeps the Bengals in the hunt for a playoff spot as the season reaches its midway point, showcasing the intense competition in the league.
Leading the charge for Cincinnati was quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating poise under pressure. Running back Chase Brown contributed significantly with 87 rushing yards, helping to balance the Bengals' offensive attack. On the other side, Colston Loveland shined for the Bears with 109 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure the victory.
Defensively, the Bengals made crucial plays that turned the tide of the game. Boye Mafe recorded 1.5 sacks, putting constant pressure on the Bears' offense, while Jaylon Johnson intercepted a pass for Chicago, showcasing the defensive prowess on both sides. The game's turning point came in the final minutes when the Bengals' defense held strong, preventing a potential game-winning drive by the Bears and sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 26 | 11 | 257 | 2 | 3 | 64.5 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 21 | 13 | 248 | 2 | 1 | 114.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 87 | 7.3 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 21 | 62 | 3.0 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ke'Shawn Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston Loveland | TE | 6 | 109 | 18.2 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Burton | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Winston Reid | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Paxton | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 57 |
| Gabe Jimenez | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| Ryan Rehkow | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tory Taylor | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

