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Week 1 · Final

Broncos at Bengals

Denver Broncos 43, Cincinnati Bengals 29 · Power 5 SZN 1

FinalPower 5 SZN 1Week 1

Final Score

Week 1
By the numbers
Broncos 43 5 TD · 3 FG · 4 XPBengals 29 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPBo Nix 361 yds passingBo Nix 46 yds rushingCourtland Sutton 112 yds receivingJustin Strnad 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 484 · 272Passing yards 361 · 224Rushing yards 123 · 48Completions 29/40 · 22/39Yards per carry 5.1 · 3.2

Recap

AI recap

Franchise Hub Beat · 7h ago

In an explosive opening to the 2027 season, the Denver Broncos topped the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 43-29. With both teams looking to make a statement early in the campaign, it was the Broncos who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and solid defensive play.

Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 361 yards and four touchdowns while also adding 46 rushing yards to his impressive stat line. Courtland Sutton was his favorite target, hauling in six receptions for 112 yards, proving to be a vital asset in the passing game. The Broncos’ offense was firing on all cylinders, capitalizing on every opportunity to put points on the board.

Defensively, Denver made crucial plays that helped secure the win, with Justin Strnad leading the team with six total tackles. Joey Bosa was a standout, recording two sacks that disrupted Cincinnati's rhythm, while Ashtyn Davis snagged an interception, halting a potential scoring drive. The game turned in Denver's favor in the second half when Bosa’s sack led to a turnover, allowing the Broncos to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory.

Scoring

Touchdowns, field goals, extra points
TeamTDFGXPOtherPTS
Broncos534043
Bengals303829

Team Stats

Side by side
DENCIN
Total yards484272
Passing yards361224
Rushing yards12348
Completions29/4022/39
Yards per carry5.13.2
Sacks60
Turnovers12
Touchdowns53
Field goals3/30/0
1st downs2010
3rd downs2/116/15
Penalties8-777-50

Box Score

Passing, rushing, receiving, defense, kicking
Passing2 players
PlayerC/APCTYDSTDINTQBR
Broncos
Bo NixQB29/4073%36140133.4
Bengals
Joe BurrowQB22/3956%2243187.9
Rushing10 players
PlayerATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Broncos
Bo NixQB6467.7170241
Brashard SmithHB13453.5120180
RJ HarveyHB5326.4221240
Jaylen WaddleWR000.0—000
Courtland SuttonWR000.0—000
Bengals
Tahj BrooksHB10383.83081
Joe BurrowQB3113.7—070
Tee HigginsWR000.0—000
Mike GesickiTE000.0—000
Cody SchraderHB2-1-0.5—010
Receiving15 players
PlayerRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Broncos
Courtland SuttonWR411228.0761750
Jonnu SmithTE710314.7181310
Jaylen WaddleWR9849.3261200
Troy FranklinWR5489.6181140
Jaden ReddellTE11010.070100
Adam TrautmanTE263.04050
RJ HarveyHB1-2-2.0—000
Bengals
Tee HigginsWR39832.7701631
Mike GesickiTE4358.8—1241
Ja'Marr ChaseWR3279.0130132
Tahj BrooksHB4266.531131
Colbie YoungWR3186.0—080
Erick All JrTE2105.04060
Connor HeywardFB294.58050
Cody SchraderHB111.0—010
Defense30 players
Kicking2 players
PlayerFGXPLNG
Broncos
Wil LutzK3/3432
Bengals
Evan McPhersonK0/030