Los Angeles
Rams
2-0
31
FINAL
38
Cincinnati
Bengals
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams by a score of 38-31, maintaining their momentum in the 2027 season. With both teams looking to secure a pivotal win, the Bengals showcased their offensive prowess in a high-scoring affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Leading the charge for Cincinnati was quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for an impressive 464 yards and five touchdown passes, demonstrating his elite playmaking ability. Tee Higgins was a standout target, racking up 171 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable weapon that consistently exploited the Rams' secondary. On the ground, Kyren Williams of the Rams provided a solid effort with 65 rushing yards, but it was Burrow's aerial assault that ultimately made the difference.
Defensively, the Bengals made key plays when it mattered most. Cashius Howell recorded a crucial sack that stunted a Rams drive, while the Cincinnati defense held firm in the red zone to limit scoring opportunities. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bengals managed to intercept a pass from the Rams, effectively sealing their victory and showcasing a well-balanced team effort.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 37 | 28 | 76% | 464 | 5 | 1 | 145.5 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 31 | 21 | 68% | 409 | 4 | 0 | 150.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 13 | 65 | 5.0 | 15 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | -2 | -0.5 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 8 | 171 | 21.4 | 25 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 8 | 166 | 20.8 | 98 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 4 | 161 | 40.3 | 104 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 7 | 115 | 16.4 | 82 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Rudy Johnson | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 35 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 37 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 18 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tyler Scott | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Lake | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| McKinnley Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ Jules | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Estrada | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 43 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 |

