Cincinnati
Bengals
3-0
7
FINAL
33
Las Vegas
Raiders
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Las Vegas Raiders cruised to a commanding 33-7 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7 of the 2027 season, solidifying their position as a team to watch this season. With playoff aspirations on the line, the Raiders delivered an emphatic performance that showcased their offensive firepower and defensive dominance.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the charge for Las Vegas, throwing for 314 yards and three touchdowns, establishing himself as a key player in the game. His favorite target, Jeff Caldwell, had an impressive outing, racking up 132 receiving yards, which kept the Bengals' defense on their heels throughout the contest. The Raiders' offensive rhythm was evident as they consistently moved the ball downfield, capitalizing on the Bengals' struggles.
Defensively, the Raiders were relentless, with standout performances from Dax Hill and Maxx Crosby. Hill recorded six total tackles and made a significant impact with two interceptions, while Crosby disrupted the Bengals' offensive flow with three sacks. The turning point of the game came when Hill's second interception shifted momentum firmly in the Raiders' favor, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 17 | 13 | 76% | 314 | 3 | 0 | 157.4 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 133 | 1 | 4 | 55.8 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 8 | 44 | 5.5 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 13 | 11 | 0.8 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 132 | 33.0 | 77 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Doug Harrison | WR | 5 | 110 | 22.0 | 31 | 0 | 58 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 7 | 66 | 9.4 | 45 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 7 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 31 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 28 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 17 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Victor Aguirre | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dax Hill | CB | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tysheem Johnson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lionel Tyson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Jefferson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.J. Ramsay | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

