Cleveland
Browns
3-2
35
FINAL
28
Cincinnati
Bengals
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, 35-28, clinching a vital victory as the regular season draws to a close. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, both teams fought hard, but the Browns ultimately outlasted their division rivals.
Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow showcased his elite passing skills, racking up 392 yards and tossing four touchdown passes, while Chase Brown emerged as a standout receiver with an impressive 259 receiving yards. Quinshon Judkins led the Browns' ground attack with 50 rushing yards, contributing to a balanced offensive effort that proved pivotal in their win.
Defensively, the Browns made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Denzel Ward led the team with five total tackles, and Ronnie Hickman’s interception proved to be a crucial turning point in the game, halting a potential Bengals scoring drive. Cashius Howell’s lone sack for Cincinnati provided pressure, but it was Cleveland’s resilience on defense that ultimately secured their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 32 | 19 | 392 | 4 | 2 | 116.1 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 27 | 14 | 294 | 3 | 0 | 127.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 10 | 259 | 25.9 | 4 | 72 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 155 | 38.8 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronnie Hickman | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Judon | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Damarri Mathis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 52 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

