Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
25
FINAL
24
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 25-24, solidifying their position in the early playoff conversation. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to gain momentum in what promises to be a competitive season.
Cincinnati's offense was led by quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise under pressure. Tee Higgins was the standout receiver, racking up an impressive 165 yards, making crucial catches that kept the Bengals' drives alive. Chase Brown contributed significantly on the ground with 62 rushing yards, providing balance to the Bengals' offensive attack.
Defensively, it was a tense battle, but Dax Hill's interception proved to be a pivotal moment, halting a potential Steelers scoring drive and shifting momentum back to Cincinnati. Despite strong performances from Pittsburgh's Patrick Queen, who recorded eight tackles, and Cam Heyward, who secured a sack, the Bengals' defense held firm when it mattered most. This win not only boosts Cincinnati's confidence but also sets the stage for an exciting season ahead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 34 | 24 | 292 | 2 | 0 | 116.2 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 46 | 24 | 276 | 1 | 1 | 68.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 13 | 62 | 4.8 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 17 | 47 | 2.8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 25 | 3.6 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 9 | 165 | 18.3 | 2 | 70 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Charlie Jones | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dax Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swayze Bozeman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.J. Hill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yahya Black | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 37 |

