Final2021 Week 8

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets, Week 8 2021

Cincinnati Bengals

Away

31

New York Jets

HomeWon

34

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Bengals0177731
Jets7731734

CIN 31NYJ 34 Final

  • Passing leader

    Mike White

    NYJ · QB

    28.1PPR pts

    37/45, 405 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Michael Carter

    NYJ · RB

    32.2PPR pts

    15 ATT, 77 YDS, 1 TD, 9 REC, 95 REC YDS

  • Bengals leader

    Joe Mixon

    CIN · RB

    25.1PPR pts

    14 ATT, 33 YDS, 1 TD, 4 REC, 58 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Jessie Bates III

    CIN

    1 INT, 8 TKL

Jets 34, Bengals 31: New York rallies from 3 down at halftime

New York erased a 17–14 halftime deficit, outscoring Cincinnati 20–14 after the break to win 34–31. The Jets finished with a 511–318 edge in total offense and averaged 6.6 yards per play.

The Bengals went 4-for-10 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Jets kept the ball for 36:21.

Key advantages

  • +0.7 yards/play NYJ 6.6 · CIN 5.9
  • +193 total yards NYJ 511 · CIN 318
  • +15% third-down rate NYJ 55% · CIN 40%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Jets Won

New York won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Bengals vs Jets
BengalsStatJets
5.9Yards per play6.6
318Total yards511
40%Third-down conversion55%
Other team stats
54Plays78
1Turnovers3
23:39Time of possession36:21

Scoring Summary

The Jets scored four touchdowns and two field goals; the Bengals scored four touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Bengals vs Jets
TimeTeamPlayCINNYJ
1st quarter
8:38NYJMichael Carter 8-yard TD run Takes leadMatt Ammendola XP07
2nd quarter
14:57CINJoe Mixon 1-yard TD run Ties gameEvan McPherson XP77
3:21CINJoe Burrow → Ja'Marr Chase, 2-yard TD Takes leadEvan McPherson XP147
1:51CINEvan McPherson 21-yard FG Extends lead177
0:15NYJMike White → Braxton Berrios, 8-yard TDMatt Ammendola XP1714
3rd quarter
5:17NYJMatt Ammendola 24-yard FG Ties game1717
3:11CINJoe Burrow → Joe Mixon, 8-yard TD Takes leadEvan McPherson XP2417
4th quarter
12:28NYJMatt Ammendola 24-yard FG2420
7:29CINJoe Burrow → Tyler Boyd, 10-yard TD Extends leadEvan McPherson XP3120
4:36NYJMike White → Ty Johnson, 19-yard TD2-pt try failed3126
3:45NYJMike White → Tyler Kroft, 13-yard TD Game winnerJamison Crowder → Mike White, 2-pt conversion3134

Fantasy Points: Bengals vs Jets, Week 8 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Michael CarterNYJRB32.2 PTSRB1
  2. Mike WhiteNYJQB28.1 PTSQB2
  3. Joe MixonCINRB25.1 PTSRB2
  4. Joe BurrowCINQB20.3 PTSQB10

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Mike WhiteNYJQB28.1QB237/45405325-10107.9
Joe BurrowCINQB20.3QB1021/34259311-10102.5Start/Sit →
Josh JohnsonNYJQB0.7QB322/41700---61.5

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Michael CarterNYJRB32.2RB1RB15771149950Start/Sit →
Joe MixonCINRB25.1RB2RB1433154581
Tyler BoydCINWR19.7WR14WR---85691
Ty JohnsonNYJRB19.6RB9RB415065711Start/Sit →
Jamison CrowderNYJWR15.4WR22WR---98840
Tee HigginsCINWR13.7WR25WR---64970Start/Sit →
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR13.1WR26WR19093321Start/Sit →
Elijah MooreNYJWR13.1WR27WR14066670Start/Sit →
Tyler KroftNYJTE10.0TE11TE---22201
Braxton BerriosNYJWR9.3WR47WR---22131Start/Sit →
C.J. UzomahCINTE7.3TE17TE---44330
Keelan ColeNYJWR5.5WR67WR---53250
Denzel MimsNYJWR5.0WR70WR---32300
Samaje PerineCINRB3.6RB59RB---22160Start/Sit →
Jeff SmithNYJWR1.9WR95WR1-1011100
Ryan GriffinNYJTE1.7TE48TE---1170
La'Mical PerineNYJRB0.3RB78RB130----

Fantasy Usage

Cincinnati Bengals

Snap Share

  1. Ja'Marr ChaseWR53 snaps95%
  2. C.J. UzomahTE48 snaps86%
  3. Tyler BoydWR45 snaps80%
  4. Joe MixonRB43 snaps77%
  5. Tee HigginsWR43 snaps77%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Ja'Marr Chase26%, 9 targets
  2. Tyler Boyd24%, 8 targets
  3. Tee Higgins18%, 6 targets
  4. Joe Mixon15%, 5 targets
  5. C.J. Uzomah12%, 4 targets
  6. Other6%, 2 targets

Carry Share16 carries

  1. Joe Mixon88%, 14 carries
  2. Joe Burrow6%, 1 carries
  3. Ja'Marr Chase6%, 1 carries

New York Jets

Snap Share

  1. Denzel MimsWR59 snaps70%
  2. Michael CarterRB59 snaps70%
  3. Keelan ColeWR55 snaps65%
  4. Tyler KroftTE51 snaps61%
  5. Jamison CrowderWR51 snaps61%

Target Share49 targets

  1. Michael Carter29%, 14 targets
  2. Jamison Crowder18%, 9 targets
  3. Ty Johnson12%, 6 targets
  4. Elijah Moore12%, 6 targets
  5. Keelan Cole10%, 5 targets
  6. Other18%, 9 targets

Carry Share27 carries

  1. Michael Carter56%, 15 carries
  2. Mike White19%, 5 carries
  3. Ty Johnson15%, 4 carries
  4. Jeff Smith4%, 1 carries
  5. La'Mical Perine4%, 1 carries
  6. Other4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR5395%926%1
C.J. UzomahCINTE4886%412%0
Tyler BoydCINWR4580%824%0
Joe MixonCINRB4377%515%14
Tee HigginsCINWR4377%618%0
Denzel MimsNYJWR5970%36%0
Michael CarterNYJRB5970%1429%15
Keelan ColeNYJWR5565%510%0
Tyler KroftNYJTE5161%24%0
Jamison CrowderNYJWR5161%918%0
Ryan GriffinNYJTE4149%12%0
Elijah MooreNYJWR3036%612%1
Drew SampleCINTE2036%00%0
Ty JohnsonNYJRB2429%612%4
Samaje PerineCINRB1425%26%0
Braxton BerriosNYJWR2024%24%0
Jeff SmithNYJWR2024%12%1
Stanley MorganCINWR713%00%0
La'Mical PerineNYJRB67%00%1
Daniel BrownNYJTE34%00%0
Mitchell WilcoxCINTE24%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+7.7Joe Mixon25.1 PTS vs 17.4 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−2.9Keelan Cole Sr.5.5 PTS vs 8.4 xFP
  • Highest expected volume33.2 xFPMichael Carter32.2 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Michael CarterNYJ · RB32.233.2−1.070%56% car-01556%1429%
Mike WhiteNYJ · QB28.123.0+5.194%45 att-45519%00%
Joe MixonCIN · RB25.117.4+7.777%88% car-01488%515%
Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR13.115.8−2.795%26% tgt-016%926%
Joe BurrowCIN · QB21.315.6+5.7100%34 att-3416%00%
Jamison CrowderNYJ · WR16.415.2+1.261%18% tgt-000%918%
Tyler BoydCIN · WR19.713.9+5.880%24% tgt-100%824%
Ty JohnsonNYJ · RB19.612.7+6.929%15% car-0415%612%
Elijah MooreNYJ · WR13.110.7+2.436%12% tgt-014%612%
Tee HigginsCIN · WR13.710.1+3.677%18% tgt-000%618%
Keelan Cole Sr.NYJ · WR5.58.4−2.965%10% tgt-000%510%
C.J. UzomahCIN · TE7.36.7+0.686%12% tgt-000%412%
Denzel MimsNYJ · WR5.05.1−0.170%6% tgt-000%36%
Braxton BerriosNYJ · WR9.33.4+5.924%4% tgt-000%24%
Samaje PerineCIN · RB3.63.4+0.225%6% tgt-000%26%
Tyler KroftNYJ · TE10.03.4+6.661%4% tgt-000%24%
Jeff SmithNYJ · WR1.92.3−0.424%4% car-014%12%
Ryan GriffinNYJ · -1.71.70.049%2% tgt-000%12%
La'Mical PerineNYJ · RB0.30.6−0.37%4% car-014%00%

Team totals: Bengals 34 targets and 16 carries; Jets 49 targets and 27 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Joe Burrow Ran hot

CIN · QB · 21.3 pts on 15.6 expected

21 of 34 passing for 259 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 1 carry for -1 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Joe Burrow →

Mike White Ran hot

NYJ · QB · 28.1 pts on 23.0 expected

37 of 45 passing for 405 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 5 carries for -1 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 23.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Joe Mixon Ran hot

CIN · RB · 25.1 pts on 17.4 expected

5 targets (15% of the team's), 4 catches for 58 yards and 1 touchdown; 14 carries (88% of the team's) for 33 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Ja'Marr Chase

CIN · WR · 13.1 pts on 15.8 expected

9 targets (26% of the team's), 3 catches for 32 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (6% of the team's) for 9 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Ja'Marr Chase →

Michael Carter

NYJ · RB · 32.2 pts on 33.2 expected

14 targets (29% of the team's), 9 catches for 95 yards; 15 carries (56% of the team's) for 77 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 33.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Michael Carter →

Jamison Crowder

NYJ · WR · 16.4 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (18% of the team's), 8 catches for 84 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.2 expected.

Tyler Boyd Ran hot

CIN · WR · 19.7 pts on 13.9 expected

1 of 1 passing for 46 yards; 8 targets (24% of the team's), 5 catches for 69 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Ty Johnson Ran hot

NYJ · RB · 19.6 pts on 12.7 expected

6 targets (12% of the team's), 5 catches for 71 yards and 1 touchdown; 4 carries (15% of the team's) for 15 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Ty Johnson →

Stock Up, Stock Down

New York Jets

  • Stock up: Michael Carter played 70% of the snaps, up from a 48% season average.
  • Stock up: Keelan Cole Sr. played 65% of the snaps, up from a 45% season average.
  • Stock up: Denzel Mims played 70% of the snaps, up from a 17% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Bengals defense and Jets defense
Points allowed toBengals DJets D
QBs16.017.8
RBs24.530.2
WRs31.733.8
TEs14.716.5

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

New York opened at 20% win probability, fell as low as <1%, then rallied to win.

Jets win probability

Jets win probability by game minuteJets started at 20%, stood at 18% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 11 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +19Carter 8-yd TD run21% → 40%Q1 8:38
  2. −21Mixon 1-yd TD run45% → 23%Q2 14:57
  3. −17Burrow → Chase, 2-yd TD26% → 9%Q2 3:21
  4. −24Burrow → Mixon, 8-yd TD32% → 8%Q3 3:11
  5. +71White → Kroft, 13-yd TD5% → 75%Q4 3:45

Swing in Jets win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Bengals vs Jets
Cincinnati BengalsMeasureNew York Jets
54Plays78
70%Pass rate65%
7.3Yds / dropback8.1
2.6Yds / carry3.6
4/10Third downs6/11

Efficiency edge New York ran 24 more plays and gained 0.8 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • CIN Chase 26% · Boyd 24% · Higgins 18%
  • NYJ Carter 29% · Crowder 18% · Moore 12%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Bengals vs Jets
ResultCINNYJ
Touchdowns44
Field goals12
Punts41
Turnovers13
Turnovers on downs10
Missed field goals01

CIN turnover edge: +2

  • The Jets opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Jets drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to seven minutes.
All 24 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
NYJQ1 15:0010756:22Touchdown
CINQ1 8:38391:25Punt
NYJQ1 7:137363:36Interception
CINQ1 3:374-141:33Downs
NYJQ1 2:04260:36Interception
CINQ1 1:284151:31Touchdown
NYJQ2 14:578393:32Missed FG
CINQ2 11:253-82:35Punt
NYJQ2 8:50361:27Punt
CINQ2 7:238704:02Touchdown
NYJQ2 3:212280:41Fumble
CINQ2 2:405500:49Field goal
NYJQ2 1:518671:36Touchdown
CINQ2 0:151-10:15End of half
CINQ3 15:005292:44Punt
NYJQ3 12:1613826:59Field goal
CINQ3 5:174752:06Touchdown
NYJQ3 3:1110695:43Field goal
CINQ4 12:2812754:59Touchdown
NYJQ4 7:298752:53Touchdown
CINQ4 4:36100:04Interception
NYJQ4 4:322140:47Touchdown
CINQ4 3:455151:37Punt
NYJQ4 2:088202:08End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Bengals vs Jets Head-to-Head

The Bengals and Jets first met in 1968 and have played 30 times since.

All-time series
19–11Jets lead, 30 meetings since 1968
Postseason
2–0Jets won in 1982 and 2009
Largest Bengals win
49–92013
Largest Jets win
37–02009

Since 2021

2–1 Jets lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. J = Jets win, B = Bengals win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Bengals vs Jets
BengalsStatJets
10-7Record4-13
27.1Points per game18.2
361.5Yards per game306.4
5.9Yards per play5.0
22.1Points allowed per game29.6
350.8Yards allowed per game397.6

Bengals vs Jets Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
CIN −11.5Bengals failed to cover by 14.5
Total
43Over: 65 points scored (by 22)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Bengals27.331+3.8
Jets15.834+18.3

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Cincinnati Bengals

Against the spread
4–4
Over/under
3–5
ATS as favorite
1–2
ATS as underdog
3–2
ATS on the road
3–2

New York Jets

Against the spread
2–5
Over/under
4–3
ATS as underdog
2–5
ATS at home
2–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Bengals and Jets in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Bengal or a Jet, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Bengals vs Jets Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Bengals vs Jets Week 8 game?

The New York Jets beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34–31 in Week 8 of the 2021 season. The game was played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, on October 31, 2021. See the Jets' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Bengals vs Jets?

The final score was Jets 34, Bengals 31. The Bengals led 17–14 at halftime, and the second half went Bengals 14, Jets 20.

What happened in the Bengals vs Jets game?

New York erased a 17–14 halftime deficit, outscoring Cincinnati 20–14 after the break to win 34–31. The Jets finished with a 511–318 edge in total offense and averaged 6.6 yards per play. Michael Carter led all players with 9 catches for 95 yards, plus 15 carries for 77 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Jets committed 3 turnovers, the Bengals 1.

What was the game-winning score in Bengals vs Jets?

Mike White's 13-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Kroft with 3:45 left in the fourth quarter gave the Jets a 34–31 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Bengals vs Jets?

Michael Carter led the game with 32.2 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 8, on 9 catches for 95 yards, plus 15 carries for 77 rushing yards and a touchdown. Mike White was next with 28.1 (QB2). See Michael Carter's 2021 game log.

Who led Bengals vs Jets in passing, rushing and receiving?

Mike White (NYJ) led all passers with 37 of 45 for 405 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Michael Carter (NYJ) led in rushing with 15 carries for 77 yards and a touchdown. Tee Higgins (CIN) led in receiving with 4 catches for 97 yards.

How many fantasy points did Michael Carter score against the Bengals?

Michael Carter scored 32.2 points in PPR leagues, 27.7 in half-PPR and 23.2 in standard scoring against the Bengals in Week 8 of the 2021 season, on 9 catches for 95 yards, plus 15 carries for 77 rushing yards and a touchdown. He drew 29% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bengals vs Jets?

Joe Mixon outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 25.1 PPR points on 17.4 xFP (+7.7). Keelan Cole Sr. fell furthest short, with 5.5 points on 8.4 xFP (−2.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Jets come back to beat the Bengals?

The Jets' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Mike White's 13-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Kroft in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Mike White's 13-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Kroft then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Bengals vs Jets record?

The Jets lead the all-time series 19–11 across 30 meetings since 1968, including a 2–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Bengals and Jets last play before this game?

Before Week 8 of 2021, they last met in the 2019 season on December 1, 2019, when the Bengals beat the Jets 22–6.

Have the Bengals and Jets met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2009 playoffs. The Bengals are 0–2 against the Jets in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Bengals vs Jets?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bengals −11.5, making the Cincinnati Bengals 11.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 43. That implied about 27.3 points for the Bengals and 15.8 for the Jets.

Did Bengals vs Jets go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 43, and the teams combined for 65 points, 22 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Bengals vs Jets?

The Jets covered as 11.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Bengals −11.5. The final margin was 3 points.