Cincinnati
Bengals
2-1
9
FINAL
69
New Orleans
Purple Knights
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the New Orleans Purple Knights crushed the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 69-9, marking a significant victory in Week 4 of the 2027 season. The Purple Knights showcased their offensive firepower, establishing themselves as a formidable force in the league.
Trinidad Chambliss led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for an impressive 328 yards and a stunning eight touchdown passes, completely dismantling the Bengals' secondary. Nick Singleton contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 267 rushing yards, while Dont'e Thornton Jr. provided a reliable target with 121 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that overwhelmed Cincinnati at every turn.
Defensively, the Purple Knights were equally impressive, with Maxx Crosby leading the way, recording seven total tackles and an astonishing 8.5 sacks. His relentless pressure on the Bengals' quarterback was a turning point in the game, disrupting Cincinnati's offensive rhythm and contributing to the lopsided score. The combination of a powerful offense and a stifling defense solidified New Orleans's position as a serious contender in the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad Chambliss | QB | 42 | 29 | 69% | 328 | 8 | 0 | 131.7 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 8 | 6 | 75% | 116 | 1 | 0 | 156.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 31 | 267 | 8.6 | 61 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Trinidad Chambliss | QB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 9 | -4 | -0.4 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 12 | 121 | 10.1 | 79 | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| Mario Carver | WR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 14 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Evan Stewart | WR | 9 | 75 | 8.3 | 86 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 14 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Lawson Luckie | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 7 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 5 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity Paye | REDG | 6 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Peal | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clev Lubin | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Johnson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Bowen | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Key | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amari Burney | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |

