Cincinnati
Bengals
3-6
27
FINAL
9
Denver
Broncos
3-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 11 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Denver Broncos with a final score of 27-9, solidifying their position as a contender in the 2027 season. The Bengals showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, while the Broncos struggled to find their rhythm despite a valiant effort.
Cincinnati's offense was led by the explosive performance of running back Jeremiyah Love, who rushed for 148 yards and proved to be a game-changer. Quarterback Baker Mayfield of the Broncos put up solid numbers, throwing for 263 yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Bengals. The passing game was also highlighted by DeVonta Smith, who snagged 127 receiving yards, providing some spark for Denver.
The Bengals' defense played a critical role in the outcome, with Kaleb Proctor dominating the trenches and recording three sacks to put constant pressure on Mayfield. The turning point came in the second quarter when Cincinnati's defense intercepted a key pass, shifting momentum firmly in their favor. With the Broncos unable to capitalize on their opportunities, the Bengals took control and never looked back, sealing the victory with a strong all-around performance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 263 | 1 | 1 | 83.3 |
| LaQuan Johnson | QB | 26 | 12 | 46% | 162 | 1 | 2 | 47.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 16 | 148 | 9.3 | 73 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | HB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 25 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 16 | 36 | 2.3 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 13 | 33 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| LaQuan Johnson | QB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 8 | 127 | 15.9 | 73 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 41 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Baylen Brees | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 23 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Rhodes | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wyatt Boyer | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Onwuzurike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 42 |

