CINCINNATI, OH – In a pivotal Week 14 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals, one of the league’s elite teams with a 10-3 record, faced the Indianapolis Colts, standing at 6-6. The Bengals entered this game looking to rebound from a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts, on the other hand, were coming off a win against the Tennessee Titans, aiming to continue their upward trajectory.
The Bengals secured a hard-fought 37-24 victory, showcasing their strength in a competitive clash.
Game Highlights
The Bengals’ offense was led by quarterback Joe Burrow, who completed 24 of 31 passes for 251 yards, throwing three touchdowns. Joe Mixon powered the rushing attack with 155 yards and a touchdown.
The Colts, led by quarterback Anthony Richardson, put up a resilient fight. Richardson completed 14 of 29 passes for 242 yards, throwing two touchdowns and three interceptions. Jonathan Taylor added 99 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Playoff Implications
This win elevates the Bengals to an 11-3 record, reinforcing their position as a top contender in the AFC. The Colts, now 6-7, face a challenging path ahead in their playoff pursuit.
Looking Ahead
The Bengals, riding the momentum of this victory, will face the Minnesota Vikings in their next matchup, aiming to solidify their playoff positioning. The Colts, seeking to bounce back, will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in a crucial encounter.
This intense battle, marked by the Bengals’ offensive prowess and the Colts’ tenacity, adds another thrilling chapter to the 2K Online Franchise League season, highlighting the fierce competition and high stakes as teams jockey for playoff positions.
TEAM STATS |
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| Offensive Yards Gained |
348 | 390 |
| Total Yards Gained |
477 | 412 |
| Penalties |
1 | 1 |
| Penalty yards |
18 | 6 |
| Total first downs |
19 | 20 |
| 3rd down efficiency |
8 - 10 , 80.0% | 4 - 9 , 44.4% |
| 4th down effiency |
0 - 1 , 0.0% | 0 - 0 , 0.0% |
| 2 point conversion |
0 - 0 , 0.0% | 0 - 0 , 0.0% |
| Trips to red zone |
3 | 7 |
| Red zone touchdowns |
2 | 3 |
| Red zone field goals |
0 | 3 |
| Red zone efficiency |
66.7% | 85.7% |
| Defensive sacks |
1 | 0 |
| Defensive Interceptions |
0 | 3 |
| Defensive forced fumbles |
0 | 0 |
| Defensive F.F. recovered |
0 | 0 |
Stats
Passing
Indianapolis Colts
Player |
qbr |
com/att |
pct |
yds |
lng |
td |
int |
sck |
| A.Richardson | 60.4 | 14 / 29 | 48.3 | 242 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Rushing
Indianapolis Colts
Player |
att |
yds |
lng |
td |
avg |
big |
yac |
| J.Taylor | 19 | 99 | 19 | 1 | 5.2 | 0 | 22 | A.Richardson | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | I.McKenzie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | M.Pittman Jr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
Indianapolis Colts
Player |
rec |
yds |
avg |
td |
yac |
lng |
drop |
| M.Pittman Jr | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 1 | 12 | 26 | 0 | J.Downs | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 1 | 13 | 32 | 1 | A.Pierce | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 | J.Woods | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 13 | 18 | 1 | J.Taylor | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 0 | M.Alie-Cox | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
Indianapolis Colts
Player |
tckl |
sck |
pdef |
int |
int yds |
td |
ff |
ffr |
| K.Moore II | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R.Thomas II | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R.Harrison Jr | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | D.Buckner | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | E.Speed | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | J.Collins Sr | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N.Cross | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | K.Joseph | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | W.Jackson III | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | J.Blackmon | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | J.Brents | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | S.Leonard | 1 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
Indianapolis Colts
Player |
fg |
fg pct |
lng |
xp |
xp pct |
50+ |
50+ pct |
| M.Gay | 1 / 1 | 100.0 | 45 | 3 / 3 | 100.0 | 0 / 0 | 0.0 |
Punting
Player |
punts |
yds |
avg |
tb |
in20 |
lng |
blk |