New England
Patriots
4-1
35
FINAL
56
Cincinnati
Bengals
5-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an explosive showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals toppled the New England Patriots with a commanding 56-35 victory in Week 6 of the 2027 season. This win keeps the Bengals firmly in the playoff conversation, showcasing their offensive firepower against a struggling Patriots defense.
Cincinnati's quarterback Joe Burrow delivered a historic performance, throwing for an astounding 502 yards and eight touchdowns, dominating the aerial attack. His favorite target, Kyle Pitts Sr., made a significant impact with 169 receiving yards, providing Burrow with a reliable option downfield. Meanwhile, TreVeyon Henderson led the Patriots on the ground with 61 rushing yards, but it was clear that the Bengals' offense was firing on all cylinders.
The Cincinnati defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Boye Mafe wreaking havoc with three sacks and Darien Porter adding an interception to the mix. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Burrow connected for a quick touchdown after a pivotal turnover, shifting momentum decisively in favor of the Bengals. Cincinnati's ability to pressure the quarterback and capitalize on mistakes ultimately sealed the deal, allowing them to outlast the Patriots in a high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 37 | 28 | 76% | 502 | 8 | 2 | 134.2 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 29 | 12 | 41% | 254 | 2 | 1 | 81.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 11 | 61 | 5.5 | 7 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 5 | -4 | -0.8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 11 | 169 | 15.4 | 76 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 128 | 32.0 | 72 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 115 | 23.0 | 54 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 26 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Bryce Derby | WR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 37 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 13 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 12 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 38 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cary Blake | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Richardson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Hughes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matt Milano | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

