Cincinnati
Bengals
0-0
44
FINAL
61
San Francisco
49ers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the San Francisco 49ers topped the Cincinnati Bengals with a commanding 61-44 victory. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but the 49ers emerged victorious, setting a strong tone for the 2027 season.
Brock Purdy was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive six touchdowns while leading the 49ers' high-octane attack. Joe Burrow kept pace with a staggering 621 passing yards and a touchdown of his own, but it wasn't enough to overcome San Francisco's offensive efficiency. Jared Zoom added a solid ground game with 58 rushing yards, while Jeff Caldwell delivered a standout performance for the Bengals, racking up 199 receiving yards.
Defensively, the 49ers made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Mykel Williams terrorized the Bengals' offensive line with two sacks, while Fred Warner's two interceptions proved pivotal in stifling Cincinnati's attempts at a comeback. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Warner picked off Burrow, setting up a quick score that extended San Francisco's lead and ultimately sealed the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 30 | 21 | 70% | 621 | 6 | 3 | 112.4 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 25 | 19 | 76% | 369 | 6 | 0 | 157.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared zoom | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 10 | 43 | 4.3 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 10 | 36 | 3.6 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 6 | 199 | 33.2 | 66 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Jared zoom | WR | 7 | 148 | 21.1 | 78 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 148 | 49.3 | 102 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 109 | 54.5 | 48 | 1 | 90 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 31 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 59 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 16 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 12 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 26 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 23 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brandon Yarbrough | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Durham | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 25 |

