San Francisco
49ers
3-0
49
FINAL
45
Cincinnati
Bengals
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup of the 2027 season, the San Francisco 49ers narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 49-45. This high-stakes encounter showcased the offensive prowess of both teams, but ultimately, the 49ers emerged victorious, maintaining their momentum in the season.
Cincinnati's Joe Burrow put on a spectacular display, racking up 431 passing yards and throwing five touchdowns, keeping his team in contention until the final whistle. On the other side, San Francisco's Christian McCaffrey was a force to be reckoned with, delivering a stunning performance with 213 rushing yards, which played a crucial role in their offensive strategy. The 49ers' Matthew Golden also contributed significantly, making key receptions to keep the chains moving.
The game turned on defensive plays, with Fred Warner of the 49ers making two critical interceptions that shifted the momentum back to San Francisco at key moments. Although DJ Turner II led the Bengals with six total tackles and Cashius Howell added a sack, the 49ers' ability to capitalize on turnovers proved decisive in this nail-biter. The combination of dynamic offensive talent and timely defensive stands ultimately sealed the victory for San Francisco.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 34 | 20 | 431 | 5 | 3 | 106.0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 32 | 23 | 344 | 3 | 2 | 111.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 32 | 213 | 6.7 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 9 | 214 | 23.8 | 3 | 40 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 3 | 117 | 39.0 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jelani Thurman | TE | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 60 | 60.0 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Turner II | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Koi Perich | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rafael Harper | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amir Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manu Amaya | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Key | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bam Martin-Scott | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Alliegro | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 59 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 32 |

