Buffalo
Bills
0-0
24
FINAL
7
Cincinnati
Bengals
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Cincinnati Bengals 24-7 in Week 1 of the 2027 season. The Bills established their dominance early, setting the tone for what could be a promising season ahead. With both teams eager to make a statement, Buffalo emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Josh Allen was the standout for the Bills, throwing for 188 yards and two touchdowns, effectively leading the charge. DJ Moore proved to be a reliable target, racking up 119 receiving yards, while the ground game was led by James Cook III with 25 rushing yards. Together, they orchestrated a balanced offensive attack that kept the Bengals' defense on their heels throughout the game.
On the defensive side, the Bills made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Deone Walker recorded a crucial sack, while Kaleb Elarms-Orr's interception further stifled Cincinnati's attempts to gain traction. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Billsโ defense forced a turnover, allowing the offense to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 16 | 12 | 75% | 188 | 2 | 0 | 153.1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 10 | 6 | 60% | 67 | 0 | 1 | 40.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 119 | 29.8 | 52 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cayden Lee | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| #### Sandell | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 51 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

