Cincinnati
Bengals
7-0
42
FINAL
7
Los Angeles
Chargers
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Cincinnati Bengals triumphed over the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 42-7 in Week 9 of the 2027 season. This matchup proved crucial for the Bengals as they look to solidify their playoff position, while the Chargers faced a disappointing setback at home.
Cincinnati's offense was led by a spectacular outing from quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for 376 yards and an impressive six touchdowns. His favorite target was Isaac Brown, who racked up 153 receiving yards, consistently finding space in the Chargers' secondary. The Bengals' offensive onslaught overwhelmed the Chargers, who struggled to keep pace throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals were equally dominant, with Jonathan Allen recording two sacks and helping to apply pressure on the Chargers' offense. The game's turning point came early in the second quarter when Burrow connected with Brown for a long touchdown, shifting the momentum firmly in favor of Cincinnati. The Chargers' defense, despite a few bright spots from Derwin James Jr., simply couldn’t contain the relentless Bengals attack, sealing their fate in this lopsided contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 376 | 6 | 0 | 152.0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 28 | 13 | 46% | 210 | 1 | 0 | 83.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 6 | 6 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Brown | HB | 5 | 153 | 30.6 | 62 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 21 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 35 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 86 | 43.0 | 40 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 19 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Jefferson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daijahn Anthony | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

