Cincinnati
Bengals
0-0
20
FINAL
56
Arizona
Cardinals
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding Week 1 matchup of the 2027 season, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Cincinnati Bengals with a decisive final score of 56-20. This game served as a powerful statement from the Cardinals as they look to establish themselves early in the season against a Bengals squad that struggled to keep pace.
Leading the charge for Arizona was quarterback Carson Beck, who threw for an astounding 498 yards and a remarkable seven touchdown passes. Duce Robinson was his favorite target, racking up 245 receiving yards, while Jeremiyah Love contributed on the ground with 76 rushing yards to keep the Bengals' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Arizona's defense played a crucial role in the outcome as well, with Deonte Banks snagging two interceptions that shifted momentum in the Cardinals' favor. Yhonzae Pierre added to the pressure with 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Bengals' offensive flow. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Banks' interception set up another quick touchdown, extending the lead and forcing the Bengals to play catch-up for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Beck | QB | 21 | 18 | 86% | 498 | 7 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 30 | 15 | 50% | 340 | 3 | 3 | 84.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 10 | 76 | 7.6 | 26 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Terrance Carter Jr. | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duce Robinson | WR | 9 | 245 | 27.2 | 45 | 3 | 48 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 126 | 25.2 | 74 | 1 | 78 | 1 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 3 | 122 | 40.7 | 56 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Terrance Carter Jr. | TE | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 60 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 72 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 7 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 29 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drayk Bowen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rod Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ Jules | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

