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Jake Browning

#6 · Cincinnati Bengals
3 Years
771 Pass Yds
6 TDs
8 INTs
7 Total TDs
Jake's
HAIR
9.3
HeyTC AI Rating
#57 Active

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Jake Browning Today

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The Bengals' dismal 6-11 season came to a crushing end in their playoff elimination loss, with Jake Browning struggling mightily in the defeat, posting 0 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs, and a 0.0 passer rating while failing to mount any comeback[internal]. Over the full year as Joe Burrow's injury replacement, Browning managed just 221 passing yards, a 42.9% completion rate, and a 26.5 passer rating amid a slew of turnovers and interceptions that doomed Cincy despite weapons like Ja'Marr Chase, earning him a lowly #57 in HeyTC AI Rankings and dead last in EPA per dropback at -0.38. Post-game buzz highlights his backup limitations, with offseason storylines centering on a QB overhaul—potentially via trade or draft—after the Browns shipped veteran Joe Flacco midseason in a desperate bid to salvage things. Fans now eye free agency and the draft for Burrow insurance as Cincinnati resets.

Jake Browning Rating Breakdown

Season
Subpar
Fantasy
Subpar
Playoffs
Non-Factor
Overall
Cooked
3 years with the Bengals

Jake Browning Contract & Salary

Status Under Contract
Free Agent 2026

Jake Browning 2025 Stats via ESPN

771 Pass Yards
6 Pass TDs
8 INTs
64.8% Comp %
9.3 HAIR
71.1 Passer Rtg
6.2 Y/A
5 Games
Rushing
39 Rush Yards
1 Rush TDs

Jake Browning Career Timeline

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2025 2

Benched after Bengals trade for Joe Flacco

Following inconsistent play while starting for the Bengals in 2025, Browning lost the starting job when Cincinnati traded for veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, who finished the season as the team’s starter.

Again starts for Bengals during Burrow injury stretch

In the 2025 season, Browning was called on once more to start games for the Cincinnati Bengals when Joe Burrow was sidelined, but he struggled with turnovers and was later replaced after the team acquired veteran Joe Flacco.

2024 1

Re-signs with Bengals and enters third year with team

Browning re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, entering his third season with the franchise and solidifying his role as the primary backup to Joe Burrow heading into the mid‑2020s.

2023 2

Leads Bengals to key late-season wins

As the Bengals’ starter in 2023, Browning helped keep the team competitive in the AFC playoff race by guiding Cincinnati to several important late-season victories, earning league-wide attention as a capable fill-in starter.

Becomes Bengals starter after Joe Burrow injury

During the 2023 season, Jake Browning took over as the Cincinnati Bengals’ starting quarterback when Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist injury, giving Browning his first extended opportunity to start regular-season NFL games.

2021 1

Joins Cincinnati Bengals practice squad

Following his stint with the Vikings, Browning signed with the Cincinnati Bengals and spent time on their practice squad, working within the organization’s system and developing behind starter Joe Burrow.

2019 1

Signs with Minnesota Vikings as undrafted free agent

After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft, Jake Browning signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent, beginning his NFL career competing for a backup quarterback role and spending time on the practice squad.

3 years in the NFL