Seattle
Seahawks
1-7
23
FINAL
41
Cincinnati
Bengals
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Seattle Seahawks 41-23 in Week 9 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, Cincinnati showcased their offensive firepower, leaving no doubt about their postseason aspirations.
Leading the charge for the Bengals was Joe Burrow, who threw for an impressive 480 yards and five touchdowns, displaying pinpoint accuracy and strong decision-making throughout the game. Tee Higgins was his favorite target, racking up 239 receiving yards and proving to be a constant threat to the Seahawks' defense. Meanwhile, Jadarian Price kept Seattle's hopes alive with a solid 119 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Cincinnati's explosive offense.
Defensively, Barrett Carter emerged as a standout for the Bengals, recording 13 total tackles and helping to stifle Seattle's offensive momentum. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Cincinnati forced a critical turnover, allowing Burrow to quickly capitalize with a touchdown pass that shifted the momentum decisively in their favor. With a balanced attack and a stout defense, the Bengals solidified their position as a formidable contender in the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 34 | 25 | 74% | 480 | 5 | 0 | 155.0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 34 | 21 | 62% | 266 | 2 | 0 | 105.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadarian Price | HB | 18 | 119 | 6.6 | 58 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 13 | 48 | 3.7 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Antwan Raymond | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 9 | 239 | 26.6 | 137 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 133 | 33.3 | 94 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 7 | 89 | 12.7 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 31 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Raleek Brown | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Love | FS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Glasker | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Johnson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Neal | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 3 | 5 | 51 |
| Jason Myers | K | 3 | 4 | 2 | 46 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

