Cincinnati
Bengals
0-0
96
FINAL
49
Indianapolis
Colts
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive firepower, the Cincinnati Bengals toppled the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 96-49 in Week 1 of the 2027 season. Both teams entered the game looking to establish their identity early, but it was the Bengals who delivered a dominant performance that set the tone for the year ahead.
Cincinnati's quarterback Josh Allen was nothing short of sensational, throwing for an incredible 599 yards and 10 touchdowns, effectively dismantling the Colts' secondary. KJ Duff emerged as his favorite target, racking up 208 receiving yards, while RJ Harvey contributed with a solid 88 rushing yards. The Bengals' offensive unit showcased versatility and precision, leaving the Colts scrambling to respond.
On the defensive side, Raylen Wilson stood out with eight total tackles and two interceptions, turning the tide in favor of the Bengals. His defensive prowess not only halted potential scoring drives but also provided critical momentum shifts throughout the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Wilson's second interception led to another quick touchdown, effectively sealing the Colts' fate and allowing the Bengals to cruise to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 20 | 69% | 599 | 10 | 2 | 122.4 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 44 | 22 | 50% | 413 | 3 | 6 | 66.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 9 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 15 | 76 | 5.1 | 19 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Duff | WR | 7 | 208 | 29.7 | 38 | 4 | 54 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 9 | 136 | 15.1 | 88 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 135 | 33.8 | 98 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 119 | 29.8 | 53 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 109 | 36.3 | 90 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 9 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Deuce Alexander | WR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 24 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 56 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raylen Wilson | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelley Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon Shuler | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad Moten Sr. | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daniel Harris | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Murphy | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |

