Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
34
FINAL
8
San Francisco
49ers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 34-8, solidifying their position early in the 2027 season. The Bengals showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, ensuring that the 49ers struggled throughout the contest.
Quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for 152 yards and two touchdowns, while Chase Brown contributed significantly on the ground with 78 rushing yards. Wide receiver Omarion Miller was a reliable target, racking up 74 receiving yards, helping the Bengals build a comfortable lead as the game progressed.
Defensively, Cincinnati's Jailin Walker made a crucial impact with an interception, halting any momentum San Francisco tried to build. The game's turning point came early in the second half when the Bengals' defense stifled a promising 49ers drive, leading to a quick score that extended their lead. With the 49ers unable to recover, Cincinnati cruised to victory, showcasing both offensive flair and defensive prowess.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 15 | 11 | 73% | 152 | 2 | 0 | 144.9 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 17 | 9 | 53% | 96 | 1 | 4 | 49.7 |
| Isaiah Matthews | QB | 4 | 3 | 75% | 85 | 1 | 1 | 116.6 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 13 | 78 | 6.0 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 14 | 36 | 2.6 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Isaiah Matthews | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Miller | WR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 29 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 9 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | — | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gray | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 3 | 4 | 22 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

