Bengals vs Browns: A Closer Look at the Week 7 Showdown

Bengals vs Browns: Game Overview

The Browns fell to 1-6 on the season after losing 21-14 at home against the Bengals. In a game that saw QB Deshaun Watson leave in the first half with an Achilles injury, the Browns' offense struggled to move the ball. They were forced to punt on seven of their 14 drives on Sunday.

Key Statistics from the Game

1. 2 – The Browns had two turnovers on Sunday, both interceptions from QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson.
2. 3 – Three different quarterbacks attempted a pass for the Browns on Sunday; Watson exited in the second quarter with an Achilles injury and Thompson-Robinson played most of the game before leaving with a finger injury. QB Jameis Winston finished the game and threw a touchdown pass on the Browns' final drive.
3. 4 – Browns cornerbacks Martin Emerson Jr. and Denzel Ward each had two passes defensed on Sunday.
4. 10 – The Browns had 10 penalties for a loss of 80 yards on Sunday, including six called against the offense.
5. 17 – Four different Browns players contributed to the team's three sacks, which resulted in a loss of 17 yards. DT Shelby Harris and DE Za'Darius Smith each received a full sack while DE Isaiah McGuire and DT Maurice Hurst II split the third sack.
6. 22 – In his first game since his season-ending injury in Week 2 of the 2023 season, RB Nick Chubb finished with 22 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. He also had one reception for 10 yards.
7. 42 – The Browns achieved their most efficient day on third down of the season, converting 42 percent of their attempts while their defense held the Bengals to just a 15 percent third down conversion rate.
8. 76 – TE David Njoku delivered his best performance of the season, accumulating 10 receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown.
9. 81 – WR Cedric Tillman led the Browns with 81 receiving yards and added a catch in a successful two-point conversion attempt during the fourth quarter.