Cincinnati
Bengals
1-0
30
FINAL
17
Kansas City
Chiefs
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Kansas City Chiefs 30-17 in Week 7 of the 2027 season. This victory not only bolstered the Bengals' playoff ambitions but also showcased their offensive firepower against a formidable opponent.
Quarterback Joe Burrow was the standout performer, throwing for 333 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise throughout the game. Ja'Marr Chase was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 139 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to exploit the Chiefs' secondary. Meanwhile, Kansas City's Jahmyr Gibbs struggled to find space on the ground, managing only 43 rushing yards, which limited the Chiefs' offensive options.
Defensively, the Bengals made key plays that proved crucial in securing the win. Shemar Stewart led the charge with 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on the Chiefs' quarterback, which disrupted their rhythm. The game turned decisively in the Bengals' favor when they capitalized on a crucial turnover, allowing Burrow and the offense to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 28 | 17 | 61% | 333 | 3 | 0 | 137.9 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 23 | 10 | 43% | 169 | 1 | 3 | 43.8 |
| Gardner Minshew | QB | 7 | 3 | 43% | 39 | 0 | 1 | 21.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 10 | 43 | 4.3 | 18 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Doughty | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 11 | -2 | -0.2 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 139 | 19.9 | 91 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 6 | 129 | 21.5 | 38 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Jeff Peerman | WR | 4 | 113 | 28.3 | 93 | 2 | 82 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 23 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Trey Guerrero | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Trevor Doughty | FB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadon Canady | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Washington | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | SAM | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Brackett | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Felix Anudike-Uzomah | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Nwankpa | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 44 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 51 |

