Burrow passes for 348 yards and 2 TDs and Bengals' defense clamps down on Bills in 24-18 win
— The Cincinnati Bengals showed a national TV audience on Sunday night they are still serious AFC playoff contenders.
National Football League
FINAL
Buffalo Bills
18
Cincinnati Bengals
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 7 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 18 |
| CIN | 14 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 24 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Baltimore Ravens | W 36-10 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Las Vegas Raiders | W 33-30 | NFL |
| 10/12/26 | @ Los Angeles Rams | W 37-34 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs New England Patriots | L 26-29 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | W 24-16 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:32 18-24
Stefon Diggs 17 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Josh Allen Pass to Stefon Diggs for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 8:08 10-24
Evan McPherson 20 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:21 10-21
Tyler Bass 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:37 7-21
Drew Sample 22 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:35 7-14
Joe Mixon 2 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 6:03 7-7
Josh Allen 2 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Touchdown 9:18 0-7
Irv Smith Jr. 7 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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CIN
7 plays, 41 yards, 3:32 · End of Game
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BUF 3:32
12 plays, 75 yards, 4:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:32 18-24
Stefon Diggs 17 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Josh Allen Pass to Stefon Diggs for Two-Point Conversion)
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CIN 8:08
12 plays, 85 yards, 5:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:08 10-24
Evan McPherson 20 Yd Field Goal
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BUF 13:18
9 plays, 52 yards, 3:55 · Fumble
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CIN 2:13
6 plays, 23 yards, 2:53 · Downs
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BUF 5:06
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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CIN 6:24
7 plays, 34 yards, 3:57 · Punt
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BUF 10:21
11 plays, 58 yards, 4:39 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:21 10-21
Tyler Bass 34 Yd Field Goal
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BUF
5 plays, 28 yards, 1:37 · End of Half
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CIN 1:37
7 plays, 45 yards, 1:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:37 7-21
Drew Sample 22 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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BUF 3:29
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:09 · Punt
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CIN 5:38
3 plays, -10 yards, 3:16 · Punt
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BUF 8:54
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:13 · Interception
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CIN 9:07
6 plays, 30 yards, 4:48 · Punt
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BUF 13:55
4 plays, 18 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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CIN 0:35
11 plays, 69 yards, 5:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:35 7-14
Joe Mixon 2 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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BUF 6:03
7 plays, 85 yards, 3:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:03 7-7
Josh Allen 2 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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CIN 9:18
9 plays, 76 yards, 5:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:18 0-7
Irv Smith Jr. 7 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Team Stats
BUF
CIN
21
1st Downs
23
11
Passing 1st downs
17
9
Rushing 1st downs
5
1
1st downs from penalties
1
7-12
3rd down efficiency
8-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
55
Total Plays
67
317
Total Yards
397
5.8
Yards per Play
5.9
9
Total Drives
9
249
Passing
343
26/38
Comp/Att
31/44
6.4
Yards per pass
7.6
1
Interceptions thrown
0
1-9
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-5
68
Rushing
54
16
Rushing Attempts
22
4.3
Yards per rush
2.5
2-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
5-49
Penalties
6-49
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
23:22
Possession
36:38
Injuries
Cincinnati Bengals
- Cedric Johnson Questionable
- Kyle Dugger Out
- Cashius Howell Injured Reserve
- Andrei Iosivas Injured Reserve
- Erick All Jr. Injured Reserve
Buffalo Bills
- Keon Coleman Questionable
- Sam Franklin Jr. Questionable
- DJ Moore Questionable
- Dion Dawkins Questionable
- Alec Anderson Questionable
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