Denver
Broncos
4-1
48
FINAL
14
Cincinnati
Bengals
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos cruised to a dominant 48-14 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6 of the 2027 season. With this win, the Broncos solidify their position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive prowess against a struggling Bengals squad.
Leading the charge for Denver was quarterback Julian Sayin, who threw for an impressive 388 yards and five touchdowns, marking a standout performance in his young career. Sayin's connection with wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was particularly lethal, as Waddle racked up 142 receiving yards, making several key catches that extended drives and put points on the board. Meanwhile, running back Jonathan Taylor contributed a solid ground game with 76 rushing yards, keeping the Bengals’ defense on their heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Broncos were equally impressive, with Shemar Stewart recording 1.5 sacks to disrupt Cincinnati's offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Stewart's pressure led to a critical turnover, allowing the Broncos to extend their lead to 28-7. Cincinnati's defense struggled to contain the Broncos' explosive offense, while CJ Allen's 11 tackles highlighted a strong effort that ultimately fell short against Denver's relentless attack.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Sayin | QB | 36 | 26 | 72% | 388 | 5 | 0 | 146.7 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 32 | 19 | 59% | 163 | 1 | 0 | 83.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 15 | 76 | 5.1 | 31 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 17 | 55 | 3.2 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 142 | 23.7 | 78 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 7 | 132 | 18.9 | 21 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Terrance Carter Jr. | TE | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Duce Robison | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 11 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Mike Taylor | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 20 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Malachi Toney | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaden Platt | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justice Fitzpatrick | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | SAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gregory Batson | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry Moore | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Neal | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hayden Stepp | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 51 |

