Los Angeles
Rams
3-1
35
FINAL
16
Cincinnati
Bengals
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 35-16 in Week 5 of the 2027 season. With playoff aspirations on the line, the Rams showcased their offensive firepower and solidified their position in the competitive NFC landscape.
Leading the charge for Los Angeles was quarterback Ty Simpson, who threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns, effectively managing the game and connecting with his top target, KJ Duff, for 109 receiving yards. Kyren Williams contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 85 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Bengals' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, Myles Garrett was a standout for the Rams, recording two sacks that disrupted the Bengals' offensive rhythm at key moments. The turning point came in the second quarter when Garrett's pressure led to a critical turnover that shifted momentum firmly in Los Angeles' favor. While Bryan Cook of the Bengals led his team with nine tackles, it wasn’t enough to contain the Rams’ relentless offensive onslaught.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 33 | 24 | 73% | 242 | 2 | 0 | 113.4 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 29 | 17 | 59% | 190 | 2 | 0 | 101.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 15 | 85 | 5.7 | 44 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 7 | 70 | 10.0 | 53 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Antwan Raymond | HB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Desean Bishop | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Carson Steele | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Duff | WR | 10 | 109 | 10.9 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 51 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 8 | 83 | 10.4 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Isaiah Horton | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Cook | FS | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Pickett | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garmon Randolph | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Glasker | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon Shuler | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Jones | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamarious Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 2 | 2 | 3 | 56 |

