Bengals rally past Chiefs 34-31, clinch AFC North title
— Patrick Mahomes had a message for young Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase when the two met on the field after Cincinnati's dramatic 34-31 win over Kansas City to clinch the AFC North title.
National Football League
FINAL
Kansas City Chiefs
31
Cincinnati Bengals
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 14 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 31 |
| CIN | 7 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 34 |
Paycor Stadium · 64,505 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs New York Jets | W 35-12 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Denver Broncos | L 24-28 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Seattle Seahawks | L 3-20 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | W 22-6 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Las Vegas Raiders | W 30-27 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:00 31-34
Evan McPherson 20 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:01 31-31
Harrison Butker 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:44 28-31
Tyler Boyd 5 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 13:30 28-24
Ja'Marr Chase 69 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Field Goal 0:41 28-17
Evan McPherson 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:18 28-14
Darrel Williams 1 Yd Run (Harrison Butker Kick)
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Touchdown 7:42 21-14
Ja'Marr Chase 18 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 12:56 21-7
Darrel Williams 1 Yd Run (Harrison Butker Kick)
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Touchdown 2:01 14-7
Ja'Marr Chase 72 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 2:50 14-0
Travis Kelce 3 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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Touchdown 9:21 7-0
Demarcus Robinson 29 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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CIN
15 plays, 74 yards, 6:01 · Field Goal
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KC 6:01
11 plays, 52 yards, 5:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 31-34
Evan McPherson 20 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:01 31-31
Harrison Butker 34 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 11:44
8 plays, 86 yards, 4:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:44 28-31
Tyler Boyd 5 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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KC 1:11
6 plays, 34 yards, 3:59 · Punt
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CIN 5:10
10 plays, 31 yards, 5:20 · Punt
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KC 10:30
6 plays, 26 yards, 3:00 · Punt
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CIN 13:30
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:30 28-24
Ja'Marr Chase 69 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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KC
3 plays, 22 yards, 0:41 · End of Half
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CIN 0:41
11 plays, 47 yards, 1:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:41 28-17
Evan McPherson 46 Yd Field Goal
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KC 2:18
9 plays, 73 yards, 5:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:18 28-14
Darrel Williams 1 Yd Run (Harrison Butker Kick)
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CIN 7:42
9 plays, 75 yards, 5:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:42 21-14
Ja'Marr Chase 18 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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KC 12:56
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:56 21-7
Darrel Williams 1 Yd Run (Harrison Butker Kick)
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CIN 2:01
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:01 14-7
Ja'Marr Chase 72 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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KC 2:50
7 plays, 63 yards, 3:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:50 14-0
Travis Kelce 3 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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CIN 6:40
4 plays, 16 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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KC 9:21
5 plays, 72 yards, 2:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:21 7-0
Demarcus Robinson 29 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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CIN 11:59
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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KC 13:26
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:34 · Punt
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
KC
CIN
23
1st Downs
23
11
Passing 1st downs
12
11
Rushing 1st downs
5
1
1st downs from penalties
6
6-11
3rd down efficiency
4-10
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
58
Total Plays
63
414
Total Yards
475
7.1
Yards per Play
7.5
9
Total Drives
9
259
Passing
415
26/35
Comp/Att
30/40
7.4
Yards per pass
9.4
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-31
155
Rushing
60
23
Rushing Attempts
19
6.7
Yards per rush
3.2
3-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
10-83
Penalties
5-62
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
30:54
Possession
29:06
Injuries
Cincinnati Bengals
- Kyle Dugger Questionable
- Andrei Iosivas Injured Reserve
- Cashius Howell Injured Reserve
- Erick All Jr. Injured Reserve
- Tanner Hudson Injured Reserve
Kansas City Chiefs
- Peter Woods Questionable
- Mansoor Delane Questionable
- Jaylon Moore Questionable
- Xavier Worthy Questionable
- Patrick Mahomes Questionable
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