Denver
Broncos
1-0
49
FINAL
24
Cincinnati
Bengals
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos topped the Cincinnati Bengals 49-24 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. With both teams aiming for an early edge in the standings, the Broncos showcased their offensive prowess, leaving no doubt about their intentions to compete for a playoff spot this year.
Bo Nix was the standout star for Denver, throwing for 317 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to lead the offense effectively. RJ Harvey added to the dominance with a strong ground game, rushing for 119 yards, while Deion Burks proved to be a reliable target, racking up 138 receiving yards. The offensive firepower was too much for the Bengals to handle, and they struggled to keep pace throughout the game.
Defensively, Talanoa Hufanga led the Broncos with eight total tackles, contributing to a unit that effectively contained Cincinnati's offensive attempts. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Broncos scored three unanswered touchdowns, swinging the momentum decisively in their favor. Despite a sack from Colin Simmons for the Bengals, the Denver defense held firm, allowing their offense to build a comfortable lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 28 | 17 | 61% | 317 | 4 | 0 | 139.4 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 44 | 27 | 61% | 274 | 2 | 0 | 94.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 18 | 119 | 6.6 | 44 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 66 | 5.5 | 38 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 8 | 54 | 6.8 | 27 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | โ | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | โ | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deion Burks | WR | 6 | 138 | 23.0 | 83 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 9 | 137 | 15.2 | 38 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 111 | 37.0 | 65 | 2 | 69 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 8 | 75 | 9.4 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | โ | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Cayden Lee | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dylan Wade | FB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | SAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elliot Washington II | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 55 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

