Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs Match Player Stats

Okay, imagine we’re sitting on a couch, cold drinks in hand, and we just wrapped up watching an intense Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs game and now we’re here chatting through all the juicy player stats, what those numbers actually mean, and who stole the show. Fair warning: I might nerd out a bit on some of these numbers.

Here’s the deal I’m gonna break down this matchup like I’m talking to a buddy who just walked in mid game. We’ll look at the key performers, the numbers that matter, and yeah… we’ll even get a bit ridiculous over some stats. Let’s go.

Bengals vs Chiefs: Quick Score Recap (2024 Matchup)

Alright, so one of the most recent meetings between these two was on September 15, 2024, where it was a nail biter until the very end:

Chiefs 26, Bengals 25
That’s right a one point game decided by a late field goal. Classic AFC fireworks.

Think about it losing by one point? That hurts the same way Monday morning regrets hurt after ordering late night pizza.

Team Stats That Tell a Story

Before we zoom into individual players, let’s look at how these teams shaped up on paper in that clash:

Team Comparison

• Total Yards: Bengals 320 vs Chiefs 286

• Passing Yards: Bengals 246 vs Chiefs 137

• Rushing Yards: Chiefs 149 vs Bengals 74

• First Downs: Chiefs 19 vs Bengals 18

• Interceptions: Bengals had 0, Chiefs had 2

• Fumbles Lost: Each team had 1

So basically:

• The Bengals moved the ball more through the air.
•  The Chiefs did better on the ground.
• Chiefs made a couple of big defensive plays (2 INTs!) to swing momentum.

That’s the kind of stat line that explains how a close game slips away even if your QB was respectable.

QB Breakdown: Who Did What?

Let’s talk about the key playmakers under center and on the field.

Bengals QB: Joe Burrow (in that matchup)

Burrow completed enough passes to serve up 246 yards through the air solid, right? But the ground game wasn’t much to brag about, which meant the whole offense leaned on the passing game.

You can’t really fault Burrow for that. He’s the dude whose accuracy makes you go “okay cool, we’ll take 10 yards here… 15 there!” but big chunk gains were harder to come by.

Chiefs QB: Patrick Mahomes (in that game)

Mahomes threw for 137 yards way lower than his usual output. But remember, that game was tight, sloppy at times, and sort of a “do what’s enough” kinda day. Still, 2 interceptions were killers. Mahomes, by reputation, doesn’t throw many picks so that’s notable.

Honestly though, even off days for Mahomes are still “good enough for a win” kinda days.

 Rushing & Passing What Really Happened

Let’s break this into simple reality:

Passing Metrics:

• Bengals: 246 passing yards

• Chiefs: 137 passing yards
  Read that again the Bengals basically outgained the Chiefs in passing by over 100 yards.

That usually means Cincinnati’s receivers were creating space, catching passes, and generating offense.

Rushing Metrics:

• Chiefs actually out rushed the Bengals: 149 vs 74.

Now that’s interesting because typically you think Mahomes & Co are air raid central, not power ground attack. But hey, Chiefs can do both.

Who Were The Key Peformers?

We don’t have a full box score for every player (like exact rush attempts for everyone), but we do have some standouts from that matchup and season stats context you should totally know.

From The Bengals Side

Players like:

• Joe Burrow (QB) controlled the passing game and moved the ball consistently.

• Bengals Receiving Corps although not individually listed, the passing yard total indicates a handful of strong performances.

Bottom line the Bengals did enough in yards and first downs but couldn’t quite close it cleanly.

From The Chiefs Side

Players who made impacts:

• Patrick Mahomes (QB) yes, even with a modest day statistically, he connected enough to keep them competitive.

• Chiefs Rushing Attack 149 rushing yards! That means Hunt, Perine, or whoever was carrying the ball consistently kept drives alive.

Like, come on, 149 yards on the ground against a defense that was expecting the pass? That tells you something.

 Head to Head Trend The Story So Far

I pulled up the long term H2H results between these two teams, and it’s surprisingly even.

• Chiefs and Bengals are neck and neck over the decades with the Chiefs holding a slim 16–17 lead.

• Recent trends (very recent) show both teams taking turns winning.

That’s the kind of rivalry that keeps you invested you feel like either team can win on any given Sunday.

A Few Questions Worth Asking

You know what’s funny? Stats like 2 interceptions by Mahomes don’t usually show up in Chiefs wins. But they happened. So…

Did the Bengals almost steal it because the Chiefs weren’t “Mahomes perfect”?

Yeah, kinda. Those turnovers matter.
And on the flip side…

Did the Chiefs win because they controlled the clock and ground game?

Also kinda yes.

You see how this makes you think differently about how the game was really played?

Final Thoughts (In Plain Speak)

Here’s the real takeaway, no stats fluff:

• Bengals threw the ball well (hello, 246 yards!) and moved the chains.

• Chiefs ran the ball efficiently and just enough to keep pace.

• A narrow loss like that is heart-breaking but it’s also a testament to how competitive this rivalry is.

• Stats don’t lie, but they don’t tell the whole story (close games aren’t captured by yard totals alone).

Wrapping Up + One Last Laugh

If numbers were people, this Bengals Chiefs game would be that friend who almost paid the bill… but then left their wallet in the car.

Seriously though “player stats” sound dry on paper, but as you can see, when you mix context, turnover impact, and situational performance, it suddenly becomes entertaining and insightful.

If you wanna dig deeper into player by player breakdowns from future matchups or even compare other teams’ stats with this rivalry just let me know. I’m always down to talk NFL nerdiness