Rams at Bengals
Los Angeles Rams 49, Cincinnati Bengals 24 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Rams 49 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Bengals 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPTy Simpson 336 yds passingChase Brown 40 yds rushingChristian Watson 117 yds receivingDee Winters 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 305 · 269Passing yards 275 · 207Rushing yards 30 · 62Completions 13/22 · 15/37Yards per carry 9.0 · 7.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a commanding opening to the 2027 season, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Cincinnati Bengals with a decisive 49-24 victory. This Week 1 matchup set the stage for a promising campaign, showcasing the Rams' offensive firepower against a Bengals team looking to start strong.
Leading the charge for Los Angeles was quarterback Ty Simpson, who threw for an impressive 336 yards and five touchdowns, solidifying his position as a key playmaker. Wide receiver Christian Watson also made significant contributions, racking up 117 receiving yards and finding the end zone. The Rams' explosive offense demonstrated their ability to score at will, leaving the Bengals struggling to keep pace.
Defensively, the Rams made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Kam Curl led the team with five total tackles and added to the defensive efforts with an interception by Kamren Kinchens. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Rams' defense stifled a Bengals drive, leading to a quick touchdown that extended their lead and ultimately sealed the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | ||||||
| Ty SimpsonQB | 13/22 | 59% | 336 | 5 | 1 | 124.0 |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 15/37 | 41% | 213 | 3 | 4 | 47.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Ty SimpsonQB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jarquez HunterHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 6 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rashid ShaheedWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrei IosivasWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Blake CorumHB | 11 | 21 | 1.9 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Christian WatsonWR | 4 | 117 | 29.3 | 16 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 41 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 45 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Taysom HillTE | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 43 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 64 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 9 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Andrei IosivasWR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 12 | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| Rashid ShaheedWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Blake CorumHB | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 71 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||
| Trent McDuffieCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin LakeSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BaconSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bengals | |||||
| Dee WintersWILL | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen GriffinFS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren KinchensFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden FiskeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanner IngleFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh WallaceCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 1/1 | 3 | 47 |
| Other | |||
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison MevisK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |