Cincinnati
Bengals
5-1
63
FINAL
14
Indianapolis
Colts
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals delivered a stunning performance in Week 7 of the 2027 season, decisively beating the Indianapolis Colts 63-14. This victory not only boosts the Bengals' standing but also serves as a statement of dominance as they continue their push for the playoffs.
Leading the charge was quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for an astounding 402 yards and an incredible eight touchdown passes. Burrow also showcased his dual-threat capabilities with 91 rushing yards, while Tee Higgins emerged as his top target, racking up 118 receiving yards. The Bengals' offense was relentless, making it nearly impossible for the Colts' defense to keep up.
On the defensive side, Cincinnati made its mark with a strong performance, highlighted by DJ Turner II's two interceptions and a sack from Dexter Lawrence II. The turning point came early in the second quarter, when Burrow connected with Higgins for a touchdown that shifted momentum squarely in favor of the Bengals. The Colts struggled to respond, and Cincinnati's defense capitalized on their mistakes, ensuring the game remained firmly in their control.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 28 | 22 | 79% | 402 | 8 | 1 | 143.4 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 18 | 9 | 50% | 184 | 2 | 5 | 83.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 7 | 91 | 13.0 | 7 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 10 | 22 | 2.2 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 53 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Rudy Johnson | WR | 6 | 112 | 18.7 | 81 | 4 | 58 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 19 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 90 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 21 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 44 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 8 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Dent | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Ciarlo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |

