Bills at Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals 45, Buffalo Bills 28 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Bills 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Bengals 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 6 XPJoe Burrow 415 yds passingJeremiyah Love 99 yds rushingXavier Worthy 186 yds receivingChristian Benford 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 425 · 579Passing yards 318 · 415Rushing yards 107 · 164Completions 18/28 · 30/42Yards per carry 5.6 · 5.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
The Cincinnati Bengals kicked off their 2027 season with a commanding 45-28 victory over the Buffalo Bills, showcasing their offensive prowess as they look to make a statement early in the year. With both teams vying for a strong start, the Bengals proved they are a force to be reckoned with in the AFC.
Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge with an impressive 415 passing yards, connecting frequently with receiver Xavier Worthy, who racked up 186 receiving yards. Jeremiyah Love added a solid ground game with 99 rushing yards, contributing to the Bengals' balanced offensive attack. On the other side, Buffalo's Josh Allen threw for four touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Cincinnati's explosive offense.
Defensively, Cincinnati's Jonathan Allen made his presence felt with a key sack, while the Bills' Christian Benford tallied eight tackles, trying to contain the Bengals' attack. The turning point came late in the first half when Cincinnati scored two quick touchdowns, shifting momentum decisively in their favor. The Bengals' ability to capitalize on Buffalo's mistakes proved crucial, allowing them to maintain control and secure a decisive Week 1 win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 18/28 | 64% | 318 | 4 | 0 | 142.5 |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 30/42 | 71% | 415 | 3 | 0 | 126.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 12 | 86 | 7.2 | 44 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 15 | 99 | 6.6 | 39 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 13 | 68 | 5.2 | 24 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick All JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Khalil ShakirWR | 5 | 166 | 33.2 | 128 | 3 | 63 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 7 | 104 | 14.9 | 26 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Joshua PalmerWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jackson HawesTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 10 | 186 | 18.6 | 34 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 5 | 115 | 23.0 | 69 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Erick All JrTE | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Sincere BrownWR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordan WhittingtonWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| Christian BenfordCB | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TJ ParkerREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon SolomonREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier ThomasREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bradley ChubbREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane DurantDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||
| Isaiah BoldenFS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh NewtonCB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain MedranoWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||
| Joshua KartyK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 1/1 | 6 | 53 |