White steps in, leads Jets to wild 34-31 win over Bengals
— Mike White caught himself listening to the crowd for a moment during his first NFL start.
National Football League
FINAL
Cincinnati Bengals
31
New York Jets
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 0 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
| NYJ | 7 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 34 |
MetLife Stadium · 67,503 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Atlanta Falcons | W 34-17 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Tennessee Titans | W 43-36 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Baltimore Ravens | W 35-13 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 31-24 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | L 17-22 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:45 31-34
Tyler Kroft 13 Yd pass from Mike White (Jamison Crowder Pass to Mike White for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 4:36 31-26
Ty Johnson 19 Yd pass from Mike White (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 7:29 31-20
Tyler Boyd 10 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Field Goal 12:28 24-20
Matt Ammendola 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:11 24-17
Joe Mixon 8 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Field Goal 5:17 17-17
Matt Ammendola 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:15 17-14
Braxton Berrios 8 Yd pass from Mike White (Matt Ammendola Kick)
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Field Goal 1:51 17-7
Evan McPherson 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:21 14-7
Ja'Marr Chase 2 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 14:57 7-7
Joe Mixon 1 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 8:38 0-7
Michael Carter 8 Yd Run (Matt Ammendola Kick)
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NYJ
8 plays, 20 yards, 2:08 · End of Game
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CIN 2:08
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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NYJ 3:45
2 plays, 14 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:45 31-34
Tyler Kroft 13 Yd pass from Mike White (Jamison Crowder Pass to Mike White for Two-Point Conversion)
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CIN 4:32
1 play, 0 yards, 0:04 · Interception
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NYJ 4:36
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:36 31-26
Ty Johnson 19 Yd pass from Mike White (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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CIN 7:29
12 plays, 75 yards, 4:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:29 31-20
Tyler Boyd 10 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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NYJ 12:28
10 plays, 69 yards, 5:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:28 24-20
Matt Ammendola 24 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 3:11
4 plays, 75 yards, 2:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:11 24-17
Joe Mixon 8 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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NYJ 5:17
13 plays, 82 yards, 6:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:17 17-17
Matt Ammendola 24 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 12:16
5 plays, 29 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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CIN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:15 · End of Half
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NYJ 0:15
8 plays, 67 yards, 1:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:15 17-14
Braxton Berrios 8 Yd pass from Mike White (Matt Ammendola Kick)
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CIN 1:51
5 plays, 50 yards, 0:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:51 17-7
Evan McPherson 21 Yd Field Goal
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NYJ 2:40
2 plays, 28 yards, 0:41 · Fumble
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CIN 3:21
8 plays, 70 yards, 4:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:21 14-7
Ja'Marr Chase 2 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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NYJ 7:23
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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CIN 8:50
3 plays, -8 yards, 2:35 · Punt
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NYJ 11:25
8 plays, 39 yards, 3:32 · Missed FG
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CIN 14:57
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:57 7-7
Joe Mixon 1 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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NYJ 1:28
2 plays, 6 yards, 0:36 · Interception
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CIN 2:04
4 plays, -14 yards, 1:33 · Downs
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NYJ 3:37
7 plays, 36 yards, 3:36 · Interception
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CIN 7:13
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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NYJ 8:38
10 plays, 75 yards, 6:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:38 0-7
Michael Carter 8 Yd Run (Matt Ammendola Kick)
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Team Stats
CIN
NYJ
18
1st Downs
32
13
Passing 1st downs
23
3
Rushing 1st downs
6
2
1st downs from penalties
3
4-10
3rd down efficiency
6-11
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
54
Total Plays
78
318
Total Yards
511
5.9
Yards per Play
6.6
12
Total Drives
12
277
Passing
414
22/35
Comp/Att
39/49
7.3
Yards per pass
8.1
1
Interceptions thrown
2
3-28
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-8
41
Rushing
97
16
Rushing Attempts
27
2.6
Yards per rush
3.6
4-6
Red Zone (Made-Att)
4-6
5-51
Penalties
8-46
1
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
2
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
23:39
Possession
36:21
Injuries
New York Jets
- Trevin Wallace Questionable
- Garrett Wilson Questionable
- Nahshon Wright Questionable
- Joseph Ossai Questionable
- VJ Payne Injured Reserve
Cincinnati Bengals
- Kyle Dugger Questionable
- Andrei Iosivas Injured Reserve
- Cashius Howell Injured Reserve
- Erick All Jr. Injured Reserve
- Tanner Hudson Injured Reserve
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