Deshaun Watson runs for TD, Browns bottle up Joe Burrow in 24-3 win over Bengals in season opener
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National Football League
FINAL
Cincinnati Bengals
3
Cleveland Browns
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CLE | 0 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 24 |
Huntington Bank Field · 67,919 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/27/26 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | L 27-30 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:11 3-24
Harrison Bryant 3 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Deshaun Watson Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 11:29 3-16
Dustin Hopkins 43 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:21 3-13
Dustin Hopkins 34 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:44 3-10
Evan McPherson 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:17 0-10
Deshaun Watson 13 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Field Goal 14:15 0-3
Dustin Hopkins 42 Yd Field Goal
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CIN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:24 · End of Game
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CLE 0:24
6 plays, 10 yards, 3:17 · Punt
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CIN 3:41
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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CLE 5:15
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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CIN 7:37
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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CLE 9:11
3 plays, 18 yards, 1:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:11 3-24
Harrison Bryant 3 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Deshaun Watson Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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CIN 10:27
4 plays, -7 yards, 1:02 · Downs
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CLE 11:29
6 plays, 39 yards, 3:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:29 3-16
Dustin Hopkins 43 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 14:54
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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CLE 2:21
9 plays, 43 yards, 4:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:21 3-13
Dustin Hopkins 34 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 6:53
7 plays, 17 yards, 2:49 · Missed FG
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CLE 9:42
3 plays, 34 yards, 2:02 · Interception
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CIN 11:44
6 plays, 30 yards, 1:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:44 3-10
Evan McPherson 42 Yd Field Goal
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CLE 13:30
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:30 · Punt
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CIN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:17 · End of Half
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CLE 0:17
9 plays, 67 yards, 1:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:17 0-10
Deshaun Watson 13 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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CIN 1:36
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:31 · Punt
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CLE 2:07
4 plays, 14 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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CIN 4:05
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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CLE 5:41
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:58 · Punt
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CIN 8:39
5 plays, 41 yards, 3:20 · Punt
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CLE 11:59
4 plays, -1 yard, 1:18 · Punt
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CIN 13:17
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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CLE 14:15
7 plays, 33 yards, 2:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:15 0-3
Dustin Hopkins 42 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 2:09
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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CLE 3:35
7 plays, 43 yards, 3:24 · Fumble
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CIN 6:59
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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CLE 8:30
6 plays, 14 yards, 3:35 · Punt
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CIN 12:05
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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Team Stats
CIN
CLE
6
1st Downs
21
3
Passing 1st downs
9
2
Rushing 1st downs
12
1
1st downs from penalties
0
2-15
3rd down efficiency
4-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
54
Total Plays
72
142
Total Yards
350
2.6
Yards per Play
4.9
15
Total Drives
14
67
Passing
144
14/32
Comp/Att
16/29
2.0
Yards per pass
4.5
0
Interceptions thrown
1
2-15
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-10
75
Rushing
206
20
Rushing Attempts
40
3.8
Yards per rush
5.2
0-0
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
4-20
Penalties
5-43
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
24:10
Possession
35:50
Injuries
Cleveland Browns
- Maliek Collins Out
- Deshaun Watson Questionable
- Kalia Davis Injured Reserve
- Teven Jenkins Injured Reserve
- Raheim Sanders Injured Reserve
Cincinnati Bengals
- Cedric Johnson Questionable
- Kyle Dugger Out
- Cashius Howell Injured Reserve
- Andrei Iosivas Injured Reserve
- Erick All Jr. Injured Reserve
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