Pittsburgh
Steelers
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FINAL
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Cincinnati
Bengals
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals took down the Pittsburgh Steelers with a decisive 34-14 victory in Week 5 of the 2027 season. This win not only boosts Cincinnati's momentum but also places them firmly in the playoff conversation, as they continue to build their case for a strong postseason run.
Quarterback Joe Burrow put on a masterful performance, racking up 296 passing yards and throwing three touchdown passes. His connection with Ja'Marr Chase was particularly lethal, as Chase torched the Steelers' secondary for 182 receiving yards, showcasing his speed and route-running ability. Meanwhile, Chase Brown contributed significantly on the ground with 83 rushing yards, helping to keep the chains moving and the Steelers' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Bengals made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game, led by Dax Hill, who recorded an interception to halt a promising Pittsburgh drive. While the Bengals' pass rush was not dominant, Jonathan Allen managed to disrupt the backfield with half a sack. The turning point came in the second quarter when Cincinnati scored back-to-back touchdowns, creating a gap that the Steelers could not close, ultimately sealing the game in favor of the Bengals.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 34 | 25 | 74% | 296 | 3 | 0 | 129.0 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 35 | 20 | 57% | 277 | 2 | 1 | 89.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 16 | 83 | 5.2 | 35 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 6 | 29 | 4.8 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 14 | 28 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 4 | 0.6 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| LJ Martin | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 182 | 26.0 | 104 | 1 | 90 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 78 | 2 | 70 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 7 | 59 | 8.4 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 8 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | โ | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | WILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daijahn Anthony | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 53 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |

