Bengals rally past Falcons 34–17
Joe Burrow passed for 271 yards and 3 touchdowns as Bengals won.
Rundown · Listed by game date. First published Nov 8, 2026.
The Cincinnati Bengals (6–2) beat the Atlanta Falcons (3–6) 34–17 after overcoming a deficit for 4 consecutive wins.
For the Cincinnati Bengals, Joe Burrow completed 24 of 29 passes for 271 yards, with 3 passing touchdowns and 0 interceptions. He gained 7 rushing yards on 3 carries, with 1 rushing touchdown.
For the Cincinnati Bengals, Ja'Marr Chase recorded 155 receiving yards on 10 receptions, with 1 receiving touchdown.
For the Atlanta Falcons, Michael Penix Jr. completed 20 of 31 passes for 162 yards, with 1 passing touchdown and 1 interception. He gained 50 rushing yards on 3 carries.
For the Atlanta Falcons, Bijan Robinson gained 100 rushing yards on 19 carries, with 1 rushing touchdown. He recorded 47 receiving yards on 6 receptions. He was recorded with 1 fumble, with 0 lost.
Top performers
Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons): 20 CMP, 31 ATT, 162 passing YDS, 1 passing TD, 1 INT thrown, 3 CAR, 50 rushing YDS.
Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals): 24 CMP, 29 ATT, 271 passing YDS, 3 passing TD, 0 INT thrown, 3 CAR, 7 rushing YDS, 1 rushing TD.
Bijan Robinson (Atlanta Falcons): 19 CAR, 100 rushing YDS, 1 rushing TD, 6 REC, 47 receiving YDS, 7 TGT, 1 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 0 FUM recovered.
What's next
Atlanta Falcons host Kansas City Chiefs — November 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST.
Cincinnati Bengals host Pittsburgh Steelers — November 15, 2026 at 8:20 PM EST.
Box score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 34 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Player | Team | Game statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Kiser | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Khalil Herbert | Atlanta Falcons | 1 CAR, 7 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 2 REC, 2 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| Demetrius Knight Jr. | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 8 tackles, 5 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Michael Penix Jr. | Atlanta Falcons | 20 CMP, 31 ATT, 162 passing YDS, 1 passing TD, 1 INT thrown, 3 CAR, 50 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD |
| Jahan Dotson | Atlanta Falcons | 2 REC, 16 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 2 TGT |
| Jordan Battle | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Bijan Robinson | Atlanta Falcons | 19 CAR, 100 rushing YDS, 1 rushing TD, 6 REC, 47 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 7 TGT, 1 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 0 FUM recovered |
| Josh Newton | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 5 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Myles Murphy | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Barrett Carter | Cincinnati Bengals | 1 INT caught, 6 INT return YDS, 0 INT return TD, 0 sacks, 10 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Charlie Woerner | Atlanta Falcons | 1 CAR, 0 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 1 REC, 1 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 1 TGT |
| Tacario Davis | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Dohnte Meyers | Cincinnati Bengals | 1 CAR, 16 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 2 REC, 47 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| Nick Muse | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Joe Burrow | Cincinnati Bengals | 24 CMP, 29 ATT, 271 passing YDS, 3 passing TD, 0 INT thrown, 3 CAR, 7 rushing YDS, 1 rushing TD |
| Jack Endries | Cincinnati Bengals | 1 REC, 4 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT |
| Sydney Brown | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jessie Bates III | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 14 tackles, 11 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Cameron Thomas | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Mike Gesicki | Cincinnati Bengals | 2 REC, 11 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 2 TGT |
| Ja'Marr Chase | Cincinnati Bengals | 10 REC, 155 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 12 TGT |
| PJ Jules | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| DJ Turner II | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 5 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Drake London | Atlanta Falcons | 5 REC, 68 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 5 TGT |
| T.J. Slaton Jr. | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Kyle Pitts Sr. | Atlanta Falcons | 3 REC, 23 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 5 TGT |
| Kris Jenkins Jr. | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Bryan Cook | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 10 tackles, 5 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | Atlanta Falcons | 1 REC, 5 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| B.J. Hill | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| DeMarcco Hellams | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Chase Brown | Cincinnati Bengals | 9 CAR, 57 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 3 REC, 18 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| Zach Harrison | Atlanta Falcons | 1 sacks, 2 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Tee Higgins | Cincinnati Bengals | 5 REC, 32 receiving YDS, 2 receiving TD, 6 TGT |
| C.J. Henderson | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Samaje Perine | Cincinnati Bengals | 11 CAR, 43 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| LaCale London | Atlanta Falcons | 1 sacks, 5 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Kendal Daniels | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 8 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Xavier Watts | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 5 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| A.J. Terrell Jr. | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Joe Giles-Harris | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Cedric Johnson | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Charles Snowden | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Brandon Dorlus | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Gervon Dexter Sr. | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Za'Darius Smith | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Oren Burks | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jonathan Allen | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Boye Mafe | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Tahj Brooks | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Mike Hughes | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| DJ Ivey | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| William Wagner | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Dexter Lawrence II | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Mitchell Tinsley | Cincinnati Bengals | 1 REC, 4 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT |
| Maason Smith | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 0 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Dax Hill | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Chris Blair | Atlanta Falcons | 0 REC, 0 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT |
| Russ Yeast | Cincinnati Bengals | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Ryan Neuzil | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
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