The Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans duel presented a matchup of two teams with rocky seasons trying to finish the 2024 NFL season on the best possible note. The Bengals are still in the hunt for a playoff spot while the Titans are eliminated from the postseason, but they are still trying to compete and make life hard for their opponents.
Joe Burrow led the Bengals (5-8) at Nissan Stadium, while Will Levis tried to ruin their plans to continue competing for a playoff berth and give the Titans the fourth victory of the season.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans box score
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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans game recap
The Tennessee Titans opened the scoreboard with a three-yard run by Tony Pollard to finish a six-play, 29-yard drive at 10:52 in the first quarter.
Chase Brown responded with a six-yard receiving touchdown at 6:36 in the first quarter after a nine-play, 70-yard drive for the Bengals.
Tyjae Spears had to try hard to find the end zone, but did it anyway and gave the Titans the 14-7 lead in the first quarter.
The Bengals absolutely dominated the second quarter, scoring 17 unanswered points, first with Joe Burrow's two-yard pass to Sam Hubbard, then another 38-yard pass to Tee Higgins before Cade York extended the lead to 24-14 with a 21-yard field goal.
The third quarter confirmed the Bengals dominance over the Titans, more so after Geno Stone posted a 39-yard interception touchdown that prompted Brian Callahan to bench Will Levis and put Mason Rudolph on the game.
The fourth quarter was more entertaining for the Titans, as Tyjae Spears found the end zone for the second time with a 17-yard pass from Rudolph to cut the lead to 31-21. The Titans appear to be set for a late comeback, but Chase Brown put their hopes to rest with a five-yard rushing touchdown at 1:09 in the fourth quarter. Rudolph would throw his second touchdown pass of the day to Josh Whyle to connect for 13 yards.
The Bengals kept their playoffs hopes alive with a 37-27 win, improving to 6-8 in the season.
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