Final2023 Week 4

Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN

Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans, Week 4 2023

Cincinnati Bengals

Away

3

Tennessee Titans

HomeWon

27

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Bengals30003
Titans3213027

CIN 3TEN 27 Final

  • Passing leader

    Ryan Tannehill

    TEN · QB

    13.7PPR pts

    18/25, 240 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Derrick Henry

    TEN · RB

    24.4PPR pts

    22 ATT, 122 YDS, 1 TD, 1 REC, 11 REC YDS

  • Bengals leader

    Ja'Marr Chase

    CIN · WR

    14.3PPR pts

    7 REC, 73 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Dax Hill

    CIN

    1 INT, 8 TKL

Titans 27, Bengals 3: Tennessee beats Cincinnati

Tennessee led 24–3 at halftime after a 21-point second quarter and outscored Cincinnati 3–0 after the break to win 27–3. The Titans finished with a 400–211 edge in total offense and averaged 6.5 yards per play.

The Bengals went 2-for-9 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Titans kept the ball for 34:45.

The two teams meet again in Week 8 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +2.4 yards/play TEN 6.5 · CIN 4.1
  • +189 total yards TEN 400 · CIN 211
  • +40% third-down rate TEN 62% · CIN 22%

Game Highlights

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Why the Titans Won

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

Team stats comparison, Bengals vs Titans
BengalsStatTitans
4.1Yards per play6.5
211Total yards400
22%Third-down conversion62%
Other team stats
51Plays62
1Turnovers1
25:15Time of possession34:45

Scoring Summary

The Titans scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Bengals scored one field goal.

Scoring plays, Bengals vs Titans
TimeTeamPlayCINTEN
1st quarter
9:12CINEvan McPherson 21-yard FG Takes lead30
1:24TENNick Folk 53-yard FG Ties game33
2nd quarter
6:31TENRyan Tannehill → Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, 13-yard TD Takes leadNick Folk XP310
3:58TENDerrick Henry 29-yard TD run Extends leadNick Folk XP317
0:10TENDerrick Henry → Josh Whyle, 2-yard TD Extends leadNick Folk XP324
3rd quarter
4:38TENNick Folk 35-yard FG Extends lead327
4th quarter
No scoring

Fantasy Points: Bengals vs Titans, Week 4 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Derrick HenryTENRB24.4 PTSRB7
  2. Nick Westbrook-IkhineTENWR16.1 PTSWR17
  3. Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR14.3 PTSWR27
  4. Ryan TannehillTENQB13.7 PTSQB20

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Ryan TannehillTENQB13.7QB2018/2524011611098.8
Joe BurrowCINQB4.7QB2820/301650031080.6Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Derrick HenryTENRB24.4RB7RB22122111110Start/Sit →
Nick Westbrook-IkhineTENWR16.1WR17WR———65511Start/Sit →
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR14.3WR27WR———97730Start/Sit →
Josh WhyleTENTE10.6TE12TE———22261Start/Sit →
DeAndre HopkinsTENWR10.3WR38WR———64630
Tyjae SpearsTENRB8.8RB29RB540043180Start/Sit →
Joe MixonCINRB8.6RB30RB146701190
Tyler BoydCINWR6.6WR57WR———74260
Chris MooreTENWR6.4WR59WR———31440Start/Sit →
Chig OkonkwoTENTE5.9TE25TE———33290Start/Sit →
Tee HigginsCINWR3.9WR83WR———42190Start/Sit →
Tanner HudsonCINTE3.8TE33TE———22180
Trenton IrwinCINWR2.7WR96WR———11170
Mitchell WilcoxCINTE1.7TE48TE———1170
Drew SampleCINTE0.9TE56TE———11-10Start/Sit →
Chase BrownCINRB0.7RB72RB———11-30Start/Sit →
Trayveon WilliamsCINRB0.4RB74RB140————
Colton DowellTENWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Cincinnati Bengals

Snap Share

  1. Ja'Marr ChaseWR50 snaps94%
  2. Tyler BoydWR48 snaps91%
  3. Joe MixonRB42 snaps79%
  4. Tee HigginsWR27 snaps51%
  5. Tanner HudsonTE23 snaps43%

Target Share27 targets

  1. Ja'Marr Chase33%, 9 targets
  2. Tyler Boyd26%, 7 targets
  3. Tee Higgins15%, 4 targets
  4. Tanner Hudson7%, 2 targets
  5. Joe Mixon4%, 1 targets
  6. Other15%, 4 targets

Carry Share18 carries

  1. Joe Mixon78%, 14 carries
  2. Joe Burrow17%, 3 carries
  3. Trayveon Williams6%, 1 carries

Tennessee Titans

Snap Share

  1. Nick Westbrook-IkhineWR55 snaps83%
  2. Chris MooreWR52 snaps79%
  3. Chig OkonkwoTE43 snaps65%
  4. Derrick HenryRB39 snaps59%
  5. DeAndre HopkinsWR35 snaps53%

Target Share26 targets

  1. DeAndre Hopkins23%, 6 targets
  2. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine23%, 6 targets
  3. Tyjae Spears15%, 4 targets
  4. Chris Moore12%, 3 targets
  5. Chig Okonkwo12%, 3 targets
  6. Other15%, 4 targets

Carry Share33 carries

  1. Derrick Henry67%, 22 carries
  2. Ryan Tannehill18%, 6 carries
  3. Tyjae Spears15%, 5 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR5094%933%0
Tyler BoydCINWR4891%726%0
Nick Westbrook-IkhineTENWR5583%623%0
Joe MixonCINRB4279%14%14
Chris MooreTENWR5279%312%0
Chig OkonkwoTENTE4365%312%0
Derrick HenryTENRB3959%14%22
DeAndre HopkinsTENWR3553%623%0
Tyjae SpearsTENRB3553%415%5
Tee HigginsCINWR2751%415%0
Tanner HudsonCINTE2343%27%0
Trenton IrwinCINWR2242%14%0
Trevon WescoTENTE2639%00%0
Mitchell WilcoxCINTE1936%14%0
Drew SampleCINTE1732%14%0
Josh WhyleTENTE1929%28%0
Colton DowellTENWR1523%14%0
Andrei IosivasCINWR1019%00%0
Kevin RaderTENTE914%00%0
Trayveon WilliamsCINRB611%00%1
Chase BrownCINRB12%14%0
Mason KinseyTENWR12%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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Derrick HenryTEN · RB24.415.6+8.859%67% car—12267%14%
Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR14.315.0−0.794%33% tgt—000%933%
Joe BurrowCIN · QB4.714.5−9.8100%30 att—30317%00%
Ryan TannehillTEN · QB13.714.2−0.5100%25 att—25618%00%
Tyler BoydCIN · WR6.611.7−5.191%26% tgt—000%726%
Joe MixonCIN · RB8.610.3−1.779%78% car—01478%14%
DeAndre HopkinsTEN · WR10.310.0+0.353%23% tgt—000%623%
Nick Westbrook-IkhineTEN · WR16.110.0+6.183%23% tgt—000%623%
Tyjae SpearsTEN · RB8.89.7−0.953%15% tgt—0515%415%
Tee HigginsCIN · WR3.96.7−2.851%15% tgt—000%415%
Chig OkonkwoTEN · TE5.95.0+0.965%12% tgt—000%312%
Chris MooreTEN · WR5.45.0+0.479%12% tgt—000%312%
Josh WhyleTEN · TE10.63.3+7.329%8% tgt—000%28%
Tanner HudsonCIN · TE3.83.3+0.543%7% tgt—000%27%
Chase BrownCIN · RB0.71.7−1.02%4% tgt—000%14%
Colton DowellTEN · WR0.01.7−1.723%4% tgt—000%14%
Drew SampleCIN · TE0.91.7−0.832%4% tgt—000%14%
Mitchell WilcoxCIN · TE1.71.70.036%4% tgt—000%14%
Trenton IrwinCIN · WR2.71.7+1.042%4% tgt—000%14%
Trayveon WilliamsCIN · RB0.40.6−0.211%6% car—016%00%

Team totals: Bengals 27 targets and 18 carries; Titans 26 targets and 33 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Joe Burrow Unlucky

CIN · QB · 4.7 pts on 14.5 expected

20 of 30 passing for 165 yards; 3 carries for 1 yard.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Joe Burrow →

Ryan Tannehill

TEN · QB · 13.7 pts on 14.2 expected

18 of 25 passing for 240 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 6 carries for 11 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.2 expected.

Ja'Marr Chase Volume, no payoff

CIN · WR · 14.3 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (33% of the team's), 7 catches for 73 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Ja'Marr Chase →

Tyler Boyd Unlucky

CIN · WR · 6.6 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (26% of the team's), 4 catches for 26 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Derrick Henry Ran hot

TEN · RB · 24.4 pts on 15.6 expected

1 of 1 passing for 2 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 11 yards; 22 carries (67% of the team's) for 122 yards and 1 touchdown.

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

Start/Sit: Derrick Henry →

DeAndre Hopkins

TEN · WR · 10.3 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (23% of the team's), 4 catches for 63 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.0 expected.

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Ran hot

TEN · WR · 16.1 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (23% of the team's), 5 catches for 51 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine →

Josh Whyle Ran hot

TEN · TE · 10.6 pts on 3.3 expected

2 targets (8% of the team's), 2 catches for 26 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Josh Whyle →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Stock up: Mitchell Wilcox played 36% of the snaps, up from a 19% season average.
  • Stock up: Trenton Irwin played 42% of the snaps, up from a 20% season average.
  • Stock down: Tee Higgins played 51% of the snaps, down from a 90% season average.

Tennessee Titans

  • Stock up: Chris Moore played 79% of the snaps, up from a 33% season average.
  • Stock up: Josh Whyle played 29% of the snaps, up from a 12% season average.
  • Stock down: DeAndre Hopkins played 53% of the snaps, down from a 70% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Bengals defense and Titans defense
Points allowed toBengals DTitans D
QBs17.715.6
RBs20.318.6
WRs33.936.8
TEs14.59.7

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

How the Game Swung

Tennessee opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.

Titans win probability

Titans win probability by game minuteTitans started at 50%, stood at 99% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −9McPherson 21-yd FG50% → 41%Q1 9:12
  2. +10Folk 53-yd FG40% → 50%Q1 1:24
  3. +25Tannehill → Westbrook-Ikhine, 13-yd TD50% → 75%Q2 6:31
  4. +16Henry 29-yd TD run75% → 92%Q2 3:58
  5. +6Henry → Whyle, 2-yd TD93% → 99%Q2 0:10

Swing in Titans win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Bengals vs Titans
Cincinnati BengalsMeasureTennessee Titans
51Plays62
65%Pass rate47%
4.2Yds / dropback7.8
4.0Yds / carry5.2
2/9Third downs8/13

Efficiency edge Tennessee ran 11 more plays and gained 3.6 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • CIN Chase 33% · Boyd 26% · Higgins 15%
  • TEN Hopkins 23% · Westbrook-Ikhine 23% · Spears 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Bengals vs Titans
ResultCINTEN
Touchdowns03
Field goals12
Punts52
Turnovers11
Turnovers on downs10
  • The Bengals opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 72-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Titans drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to 11 minutes.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CINQ1 15:0011725:48Field goal
TENQ1 9:1215407:48Field goal
CINQ1 1:247163:00Punt
TENQ2 13:24321:46Punt
CINQ2 11:384192:13Punt
TENQ2 9:255782:54Touchdown
CINQ2 6:313-10:52Punt
TENQ2 5:394731:41Touchdown
CINQ2 3:585222:38Punt
TENQ2 1:207801:10Touchdown
CINQ2 0:101-10:10End of half
TENQ3 15:00156510:22Field goal
CINQ3 4:386303:21Fumble
TENQ3 1:17321:31Punt
CINQ4 14:46361:32Punt
TENQ4 13:145132:43Interception
CINQ4 10:3112555:41Downs
TENQ4 4:507454:50End 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 Titans Head-to-Head

The Bengals and Titans first met in 1968 and have played 80 times since.

All-time series
41–38–1Titans lead, 80 meetings since 1968
Postseason
2–0Bengals won in 1990 and 2021
Largest Bengals win
61–71989
Largest Titans win
38–31993

Since 2021

3–1 Bengals lead

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

Oldest to newest. B = Bengals win, T = Titans win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 8 Titans at Bengals Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Bengals vs Titans
BengalsStatTitans
9-8Record6-11
21.5Points per game17.9
318.9Yards per game289.0
5.2Yards per play4.9
22.6Points allowed per game21.6
374.6Yards allowed per game335.1

Bengals vs Titans Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 8 in Cincinnati. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Bengals vs Titans Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Bengals vs Titans Week 4 game?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27–3 in Week 4 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN, on October 1, 2023. See the Titans' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Bengals vs Titans?

The final score was Titans 27, Bengals 3. The Titans led 24–3 at halftime, and the second half went Bengals 0, Titans 3.

What happened in the Bengals vs Titans game?

Tennessee led 24–3 at halftime after a 21-point second quarter and outscored Cincinnati 3–0 after the break to win 27–3. The Titans finished with a 400–211 edge in total offense and averaged 6.5 yards per play. Derrick Henry led all players with a catch for 11 yards, plus 22 carries for 122 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Bengals vs Titans?

Derrick Henry led the game with 24.4 PPR fantasy points, the RB7 of Week 4, on a catch for 11 yards, plus 22 carries for 122 rushing yards and a touchdown. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine was next with 16.1 (WR17). See Derrick Henry's 2023 game log.

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

Ryan Tannehill (TEN) led all passers with 18 of 25 for 240 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Derrick Henry (TEN) led in rushing with 22 carries for 122 yards and a touchdown. Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) led in receiving with 7 catches for 73 yards.

How many fantasy points did Derrick Henry score against the Bengals?

Derrick Henry scored 24.4 points in PPR leagues, 23.9 in half-PPR and 23.4 in standard scoring against the Bengals in Week 4 of the 2023 season, on a catch for 11 yards, plus 22 carries for 122 rushing yards and a touchdown. He handled 67% of his team's carries.

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

Derrick Henry outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 24.4 PPR points on 15.6 xFP (+8.8). Joe Burrow fell furthest short, with 4.7 points on 14.5 xFP (−9.8). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Bengals vs Titans?

Derrick Henry had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 15.6 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 24.4. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Titans beat the Bengals?

The Titans beat the Bengals 27–3 because they averaged 6.5 yards per play to 4.1 and outgained them 400–211.

What is the all-time Bengals vs Titans record?

The Titans lead the all-time series 41–38–1 across 80 meetings since 1968, including a 0–2 record in the postseason.

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

Before Week 4 of 2023, they last met in the 2022 season on November 27, 2022, when the Bengals beat the Titans 20–16.

Have the Bengals and Titans met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2021 playoffs. The Bengals are 2–0 against the Titans in the postseason.

What is the Bengals vs Titans record since 2021?

The Bengals lead 3–1 across 4 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.