Broncos at Bengals
Denver Broncos 43, Cincinnati Bengals 29 · Power 5 SZN 1
Final Score
Broncos 43 5 TD · 3 FG · 4 XP
Bengals 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 · 3.2Recap
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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 29/40 | 73% | 361 | 4 | 0 | 133.4 |
Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 22/39 | 56% | 224 | 3 | 1 | 87.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Bo NixQB | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 13 | 45 | 3.5 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 22 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bengals | |||||||
| Tahj BrooksHB | 10 | 38 | 3.8 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody SchraderHB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Courtland SuttonWR | 4 | 112 | 28.0 | 76 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Jonnu SmithTE | 7 | 103 | 14.7 | 18 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 9 | 84 | 9.3 | 26 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 18 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaden ReddellTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bengals | |||||||
| Tee HigginsWR | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 70 | 1 | 63 | 1 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | — | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| Tahj BrooksHB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Erick All JrTE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Connor HeywardFB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cody SchraderHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Justin StrnadWILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn DavisSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaDT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonSAM | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayin LeeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bengals | |||||
| Jyaire HillCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins JrDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-AsaMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett CarterMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon RobinsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric JohnsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar StewartLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah SewellSAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 3/3 | 4 | 32 |
Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
