Backup QB Jake Browning shines again as Bengals pound Colts 34-14 to stay in playoff mix
— In a span of six days, Jake Browning has gone from Joe Burrow's little-known backup to the potential savior of the Bengals' season.
National Football League
FINAL
Indianapolis Colts
14
Cincinnati Bengals
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| CIN | 7 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 34 |
Paycor Stadium · 65,981 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | L 7-42 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Minnesota Vikings | L 10-16 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Tennessee Titans | L 20-26 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | L 22-34 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Washington Commanders | W 30-13 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:55 14-34
Evan McPherson 35 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:14 14-31
Evan McPherson 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:59 14-28
Jake Browning 1 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:38 14-21
Tanner Hudson 11 Yd pass from Jake Browning (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 1:31 14-14
Ronnie Harrison Jr. 36 Yd Interception Return (Gardner Minshew Pass to Michael Pittman Jr. for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 1:56 6-14
Mo Alie-Cox 2 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Matt Gay PAT failed)
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Touchdown 10:18 0-14
Joe Mixon 1 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 6:31 0-7
Chase Brown 54 Yd pass from Jake Browning (Evan McPherson Kick)
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IND
3 plays, 13 yards, 1:55 · End of Game
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CIN 1:55
6 plays, 18 yards, 3:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:55 14-34
Evan McPherson 35 Yd Field Goal
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IND 5:11
7 plays, 12 yards, 2:25 · Downs
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CIN 7:36
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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IND 9:23
6 plays, 50 yards, 1:51 · Interception
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CIN 11:14
4 plays, -2 yards, 2:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:14 14-31
Evan McPherson 32 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 13:32
5 plays, 32 yards, 2:42 · Punt
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IND 1:14
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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CIN 2:59
11 plays, 71 yards, 6:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:59 14-28
Jake Browning 1 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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IND 9:32
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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CIN 11:38
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:38 14-21
Tanner Hudson 11 Yd pass from Jake Browning (Evan McPherson Kick)
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IND
2 plays, -1 yard, 0:11 · End of Half
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CIN 0:11
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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CIN 1:31
2 plays, 6 yards, 0:25 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:31 14-14
Ronnie Harrison Jr. 36 Yd Interception Return (Gardner Minshew Pass to Michael Pittman Jr. for Two-Point Conversion)
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IND 1:56
17 plays, 79 yards, 8:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:56 6-14
Mo Alie-Cox 2 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Matt Gay PAT failed)
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CIN 10:18
11 plays, 72 yards, 5:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:18 0-14
Joe Mixon 1 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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IND 1:15
10 plays, 55 yards, 5:16 · Missed FG
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CIN 6:31
4 plays, 92 yards, 2:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:31 0-7
Chase Brown 54 Yd pass from Jake Browning (Evan McPherson Kick)
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IND 8:42
5 plays, 25 yards, 2:36 · Punt
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CIN 11:18
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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IND 13:19
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:41 · Punt
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
IND
CIN
19
1st Downs
19
14
Passing 1st downs
11
4
Rushing 1st downs
5
1
1st downs from penalties
3
3-11
3rd down efficiency
3-11
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
60
Total Plays
57
272
Total Yards
385
4.5
Yards per Play
6.8
10
Total Drives
11
226
Passing
274
26/39
Comp/Att
19/25
5.4
Yards per pass
11.0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
3-14
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
46
Rushing
111
18
Rushing Attempts
32
2.6
Yards per rush
3.5
1-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-5
9-66
Penalties
5-40
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
28:08
Possession
31:52
Injuries
Cincinnati Bengals
- Cedric Johnson Questionable
- Kyle Dugger Out
- Cashius Howell Injured Reserve
- Andrei Iosivas Injured Reserve
- Erick All Jr. Injured Reserve
Indianapolis Colts
- Justin Walley Out
- A.J. Haulcy Questionable
- Jalen Travis Questionable
- Akeem Davis-Gaither Out
- Alec Pierce Injured Reserve
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