Cincinnati
Bengals
8-0
62
FINAL
42
Indianapolis
Colts
4-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Indianapolis Colts 62-42 in Week 10 of the 2027 season. Both teams were vying for playoff positioning, but it was the Bengals who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and resilience.
Leading the charge for Cincinnati was quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for 334 yards and an impressive five touchdowns. Running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt added a remarkable 193 rushing yards, consistently breaking through the Colts' defensive line to keep drives alive. While Tyler Warren shone for Indianapolis with 119 receiving yards, it was the Bengals' offensive efficiency that ultimately turned the tide.
Defensively, Cincinnati proved to be a force, with DJ Turner II recording five total tackles and Jonathan Allen contributing two sacks to pressure quarterback play. The Bengals’ defense made a crucial stop late in the game, forcing a turnover that shifted momentum decisively in their favor. Cary Blake’s interception was pivotal, sealing a dominant performance that allowed Cincinnati to secure the win and maintain their playoff hopes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 24 | 19 | 79% | 334 | 5 | 1 | 140.9 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 34 | 19 | 56% | 325 | 4 | 3 | 90.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 16 | 193 | 12.1 | 24 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | — | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bryce Derby | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Schwartz | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Warren | TE | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 71 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 40 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 47 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Anthony Schwartz | WR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 65 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Bryce Derby | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 17 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 45 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Anthony Gould | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cary Blake | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Richardson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 57 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

