Cincinnati
Bengals
5-2
27
FINAL
0
Arizona
Cardinals
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Arizona Cardinals 27-0 in Week 8 of the 2027 season. This dominant victory not only boosts the Bengals' playoff aspirations but also serves as a stark reminder of their offensive and defensive prowess this season.
Quarterback Joe Burrow orchestrated the offense with precision, throwing for 196 yards and four touchdown passes, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Jamari Johnson was his top target, racking up 80 receiving yards and providing critical support downfield. On the ground, Nate Frazier contributed with 40 rushing yards, helping to keep the Cardinals' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals were relentless, holding Arizona scoreless and forcing key turnovers. Tacario Davis led the charge with four total tackles, while Boye Mafe added a crucial sack to disrupt the Cardinals’ rhythm. The turning point came early in the second half when DJ Turner II intercepted a pass, halting any chance of a Cardinals comeback and sealing the fate of the game in favor of Cincinnati.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 13 | 10 | 77% | 196 | 4 | 0 | 157.8 |
| Trinidad Chambliss | QB | 20 | 8 | 40% | 154 | 0 | 2 | 27.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Frazier | HB | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 5 | -2 | -0.4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trinidad Chambliss | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 59 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Isaiah Sategna III | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 31 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Reggie Virgil | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 36 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Cooper Barkate | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Harris | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Robinson | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Roberts | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McClain | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Bowen | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

