Cincinnati
Bengals
9-4
0
FINAL
38
Denver
Broncos
11-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos dominated the Cincinnati Bengals with a commanding 38-0 victory in Week 15 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Broncos demonstrated their prowess on both sides of the ball, solidifying their position as a contender in the postseason race.
Quarterback Bo Nix was the star of the show, throwing for 303 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle contributed significantly with 98 receiving yards, consistently making plays to keep drives alive. On the ground, Chase Brown was the standout for the Bengals, managing 81 rushing yards despite the team's struggles.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Tyler Onyedim recording 1.5 sacks and Riley Moss adding an interception to stifle any momentum the Bengals tried to build. The turning point of the game came early in the second quarter when the Broncos scored a quick touchdown and followed it with a defensive stand that set the tone for the rest of the matchup. Denver’s ability to shut down the Bengals’ offense while capitalizing on opportunities led to a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 35 | 26 | 74% | 303 | 3 | 0 | 128.6 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 27 | 11 | 41% | 117 | 0 | 2 | 23.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 10 | 81 | 8.1 | 46 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 17 | 76 | 4.5 | 19 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 13 | 55 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DeAngelo Hutchins | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 98 | 24.5 | 56 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 32 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 11 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rudy Johnson | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dax Hill | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Ortega | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daijahn Anthony | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McKinnley Jackson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Johnson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ Jules | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Bass | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 34 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

