Los Angeles
Rams
0-0
44
FINAL
28
Cincinnati
Bengals
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane season opener, the Los Angeles Rams took down the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 44-28. Both teams were eager to make a statement as they kicked off the 2027 season, but it was the Rams who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Quarterback Joe Milton was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 380 yards and six touchdown passes, making it a memorable debut for the season. Wide receiver Luther Burden III was his favorite target, racking up 194 receiving yards and finding the end zone multiple times, while the Rams' offense operated at an elite level throughout the game.
Defensively, the Rams were anchored by Aaron Donald, who recorded two sacks, putting pressure on the Bengals' quarterback and disrupting their rhythm. A pivotal moment came early in the fourth quarter when Jaylen Watson intercepted a pass, halting a Cincinnati drive and allowing Los Angeles to maintain momentum. The Rams' defense stepped up when it mattered, sealing the win and setting a strong tone for the season ahead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 19 | 15 | 79% | 380 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 209 | 1 | 2 | 71.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 18 | 73 | 4.1 | 24 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 9 | 37 | 4.1 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burden III | WR | 6 | 194 | 32.3 | 27 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 142 | 20.3 | 65 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 23 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 47 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| mason mceachin | TE | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Watson | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Jones | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ McEachin | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brock Taylor | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

