Cincinnati Bengals @ Carolina Panthers
Game Leaders

295
J. KitnaQB
25/37, 2 TD
295

319
R. PeeteQB
21/29, 3 TD, 1 INT
319

55
C. DillonRB
18 CAR
55

45
D. BrownRB
17 CAR, 1 TD
45

114
C. JohnsonWR
6 REC
114

144
S. Smith Sr.WR
5 REC, 1 TD
144

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2
M. FieldsLB
2

8
M. RomanS
7 SOLO
8

12
R. HowardDB
11 SOLO
12
Team Stats
340
Total Yards
401
1
Turnovers
3
25
1st Downs
23
5-39
Penalties
10-91
6/15
3rd Down
5/9
0/0
4th Down
0/1
0/9
Red Zone
0/9
31:08
Possession
28:52
Game Information
Referee:Johnny Grier
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 25 | 23 |
| Passing 1st downs | 15 | 16 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 6 | 5 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 4 | 2 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-15 | 5-9 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Plays | 70 | 58 |
| Total Yards | 340 | 401 |
| Total Drives | 22 | 20 |
| Yards per Play | 4.9 | 6.9 |
| Passing | 257 | 319 |
| Comp/Att | 25/37 | 21/29 |
| Yards per pass | 6.3 | 11.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 4-38 | 0-0 |
| Rushing | 83 | 82 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 29 |
| Yards per rush | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 0-9 | 0-9 |
| Penalties | 5-39 | 10-91 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Possession | 31:08 | 28:52 |
2025 Standings
American Football Conference
| AFC North | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | 397 | 387 |
| Baltimore | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 424 | 398 |
| Cincinnati | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 414 | 492 |
| Cleveland | 5 | 12 | 0 | .294 | 279 | 379 |
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 306 | 383 |
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