Cincinnati
Bengals
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49
FINAL
64
Anchorage
Shamrocks
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 64-49, kicking off the 2027 season on a high note. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was the Broncos who ultimately emerged victorious, setting the tone for the weeks to come.
Leading the charge for Denver was quarterback Bo Nix, who delivered an impressive performance with 355 passing yards and six touchdown passes. Rayshon Luke was a dual threat, contributing heavily to the offensive onslaught with 124 rushing yards and 95 receiving yards, making him a key player in the Broncos' dominant showing.
Defensively, the Broncos made a significant impact with JL Skinner's two interceptions, which proved crucial in maintaining their lead. The turning point came in the second quarter when Skinner picked off a pass that shifted momentum firmly in Denver's favor, helping them build an insurmountable lead and ultimately sealing their victory over the Bengals.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 355 | 6 | 1 | 131.6 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 224 | 4 | 4 | 107.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 20 | 124 | 6.2 | 19 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 15 | 108 | 7.2 | 19 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 8 | 108 | 13.5 | 63 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 6 | 7 | 1.2 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 50 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 53 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 47 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 10 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 7 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | — | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 34 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 6 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 11 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Chiles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Sneed | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Pierce | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 2 | 7 | 46 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

