Bengals at Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs 28, Cincinnati Bengals 27 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Bengals 27 4 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Chiefs 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPArch Manning 316 yds passingArch Manning 21 yds rushingChris Brazzell II 229 yds receivingNick Bolton 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 327 · 276Passing yards 302 · 241Rushing yards 25 · 35Completions 23/25 · 16/26Yards per carry 4.6 · 3.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 28-27. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their positions in the playoff race, making this contest a critical one in the 2027 season.
Cincinnati's Arch Manning was the standout performer, showcasing his skills with 316 passing yards and four touchdown passes, while also adding 21 rushing yards. His ability to connect with Chris Brazzell II, who racked up an impressive 229 receiving yards, kept the Bengals in the game, providing explosive plays that kept the Chiefs' defense on its heels.
Defensively, Nick Bolton led the Chiefs with four total tackles, helping to stifle the Bengals' momentum at key moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Kansas City's defense made a crucial stop, ultimately allowing them to hold off Cincinnati's final drive and secure the victory. With this win, the Chiefs maintain their momentum as they look ahead to the rest of the season.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | ||||||
| Arch ManningQB | 19/25 | 76% | 316 | 4 | 0 | 157.0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 4/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 16/26 | 62% | 257 | 4 | 0 | 134.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Arch ManningQB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Salvador SantiagoHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 6 | 12 | 2.0 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 6 | 2 | 0.3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 8 | 229 | 28.6 | 57 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | 14 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Teddy DeVoeFB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Erick All JrTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 6 | 129 | 21.5 | 9 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||
| Joey BosaREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon LattimoreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon DiggsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor RappSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos PinedaMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax HillCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JonesDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton GillotteREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddie JenkinsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jevon HollandFS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |