New York Jets @ Cincinnati Bengals
AFC WILD CARD PLAYOFFS
9-7, 5-3 Away
24
9-7, 5-3 Away
10-6, 6-2 Home
14
10-6, 6-2 Home
Game Leaders
182
M. SanchezQB
12/15, 1 TD
182
146
C. PalmerQB
18/36, 1 TD, 1 INT
146
135
S. GreeneRB
21 CAR, 1 TD
135
169
C. BensonRB
21 CAR, 1 TD
169
99
D. KellerTE
3 REC, 1 TD
99
48
L. ColesWR
6 REC, 1 TD
48
1
S. EllisDE
1
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None
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7
B. ThomasLB
7 SOLO
7
10
C. NdukweS
7 SOLO
10
Team Stats
353
Total Yards
281
0
Turnovers
2
15
1st Downs
18
9-76
Penalties
6-55
3/12
3rd Down
5/14
0/0
4th Down
0/1
1/2
Red Zone
1/3
33:02
Possession
26:58
Game Information
Cincinnati, OH
Referee:Bill Leavy
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 15 | 18 |
| Passing 1st downs | 8 | 7 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 7 | 6 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 0 | 5 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-12 | 5-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Plays | 56 | 61 |
| Total Yards | 353 | 281 |
| Total Drives | 12 | 12 |
| Yards per Play | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| Passing | 182 | 110 |
| Comp/Att | 12/15 | 18/36 |
| Yards per pass | 12.1 | 2.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 0-0 | 3-36 |
| Rushing | 171 | 171 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 22 |
| Yards per rush | 4.2 | 7.8 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Penalties | 9-76 | 6-55 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 33:02 | 26:58 |
2025 Standings
American Football Conference
| AFC East | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 | 490 | 320 |
| Buffalo | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 481 | 365 |
| Miami | 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | 347 | 424 |
| New York | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 300 | 503 |
| 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 |
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