Cincinnati
Bengals
6-0
36
FINAL
21
Los Angeles
Rams
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals topped the Los Angeles Rams 36-21 in a crucial Week 7 matchup that solidified their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for momentum as the season hits its midpoint, the Bengals delivered a commanding performance to secure the victory.
Joe Burrow was phenomenal under center, throwing for 413 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Jalin Hyatt emerged as his favorite target, racking up an impressive 191 receiving yards, consistently breaking free from coverage to make big plays. Meanwhile, Blake Corum led the Rams' ground game with 60 rushing yards, but his efforts weren't enough to keep pace with the Bengals' high-octane offense.
On the defensive side, Myles Garrett made his presence felt for the Rams, recording two sacks, but the Bengals' defense managed to contain the Rams effectively. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when Burrow threw a touchdown pass to Hyatt, extending Cincinnati's lead to two scores and shifting the momentum firmly in their favor. With the Bengals' offense clicking and their defense holding strong, Cincinnati walked away with a well-deserved victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 28 | 23 | 82% | 413 | 4 | 3 | 118.7 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 19 | 7 | 37% | 101 | 0 | 1 | 33.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 6 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 8 | 30 | 3.8 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 9 | 191 | 21.2 | 32 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 31 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | — | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 16 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 17 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cary Blake | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bailey | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Valcarcel | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Richardson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 34 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

