Bengals keep postseason hopes alive with 24-6 victory over Browns

It wasn't exactly pretty, but the Bengals kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 24-6 victory over the Browns on Sunday.

Receiver Ja'Marr Chase broke his own franchise record for single-season receiving yards during the contest, as Joe Burrow tossed three touchdown passes.

Cincinnati held a 17-0 lead at halftime with Burrow TDs to Tee Higgins and Andrei Iosivas. The Bengals got their last touchdown with 1:44 left in the fourth quarter, as Burrow connected with Chase for a 32-yard score.

Burrow finished the day 23-of-30 for 252 yards, losing a fumble. Chase caught six passes for 97 yards, giving him 1,510 on the season. His previous single-season franchise record was 1,455 — set in his rookie year of 2021.

On the other side, Dorian Thompson-Robinson started his first game of the season and looked overmatched. He ended the day 20-of-34 for 157 yards with two interceptions. He also rushed for 49 yards on nine carries.

Jerome Ford had 92 yards on 11 carries with a 4-yard touchdown in the third quarter.

Now at 7-8, the Bengals will host the Broncos for a significant matchup on Saturday afternoon. Cincinnati needs Denver to lose out for its best shot at making the postseason, and can do something about it next weekend.

The 3-12 Browns will continue playing out the string next week against the Dolphins at home.