Buffalo
Bills
2-4
40
FINAL
18
Cincinnati
Bengals
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Buffalo Bills topped the Cincinnati Bengals 40-18 in Week 8 of the 2027 season. With playoff aspirations on the line, the Bills showcased their offensive firepower, solidifying their position in the playoff race while sending the Bengals back to the drawing board.
Josh Allen led the charge with an impressive 345 passing yards and three touchdown passes, demonstrating his ability to command the field. Duce Robinson was a standout target, racking up 192 receiving yards, showcasing his big-play ability throughout the game. Meanwhile, James Cook III contributed on the ground, adding 34 rushing yards to the offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Bills were equally impressive, with Cole Bishop leading the team with five total tackles. The turning point came when Terrel Bernard recorded 1.5 sacks, placing significant pressure on the Bengals' offense and allowing Tatum Bethune to secure an interception. This defensive effort not only stifled Cincinnati's momentum but also set the tone for Buffalo's commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 21 | 11 | 52% | 345 | 3 | 1 | 117.5 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 38 | 19 | 50% | 302 | 2 | 3 | 61.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | -2 | -0.5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duce Robinson | WR | 4 | 192 | 48.0 | 74 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 9 | 147 | 16.3 | 19 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 6 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 6 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 33 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bray Hubbard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

