Cincinnati
Bengals
4-0
49
FINAL
15
Arizona
Cardinals
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 49-15, solidifying their position in the playoff race during Week 5 of the 2027 season. With both teams vying for crucial standings, the Bengals showcased their offensive firepower and defensive resilience, marking a statement victory on the road.
Leading the charge, Joe Burrow threw for an impressive 331 yards and five touchdowns, putting the Cardinals' defense on notice throughout the game. Isaac Brown was a dual threat, racking up 94 rushing yards while also amassing 204 receiving yards, proving to be a nightmare matchup for Arizona's secondary. Together, they propelled Cincinnati to an explosive offensive performance.
On the defensive side, the Bengals were equally impressive, with Daijahn Anthony recording five total tackles, while Jonathan Allen added a sack to his tally. Tacario Davis emerged as a game-changer with two interceptions, which shifted momentum firmly in Cincinnati's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Davis's first pick set up another touchdown, allowing the Bengals to pull away and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 22 | 11 | 50% | 331 | 5 | 1 | 116.4 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 25 | 9 | 36% | 241 | 2 | 3 | 59.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Brown | HB | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 5 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 17 | 46 | 2.7 | 31 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Brown | HB | 4 | 204 | 51.0 | 70 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 38 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 53 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 38 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | TE | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 21 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacario Davis | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Daijahn Anthony | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jermaine Mathews Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Colbert | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Benefield | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

