Cincinnati
Bengals
2-4
28
FINAL
14
San Francisco
49ers
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals secured a decisive 28-14 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in a pivotal Week 8 matchup of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Bengals showcased their offensive prowess, solidifying their position in the race for a postseason berth.
Quarterback Joe Burrow was the standout performer for Cincinnati, throwing for 262 yards and three touchdowns, effectively leading his team’s offensive charge. Ja'Marr Chase emerged as his top target, racking up an impressive 131 receiving yards, while the Bengals maintained a balanced attack throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals made key plays that shifted the momentum, highlighted by DJ Turner II's interception, which halted a potential scoring drive by the 49ers. Cashius Howell contributed with a crucial sack, keeping pressure on San Francisco's offense. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Bengals capitalized on a turnover, scoring shortly thereafter to build a lead that the 49ers could never overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 262 | 3 | 0 | 136.2 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 143 | 2 | 1 | 105.7 |
| Diego Pavia | QB | 6 | 3 | 50% | 15 | 0 | 0 | 56.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 131 | 32.8 | 40 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 28 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 17 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 26 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Santiago Colon | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Sam McCauley | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Green | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabriel McDaniels | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

