Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-2
10
FINAL
34
Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 6 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a commanding 34-10 victory, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Bengals showcased their dominance on home turf, proving they are a force to be reckoned with this season.
Quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for 243 yards and three touchdowns, effectively spreading the ball around and finding his targets with precision. Ja'Marr Chase was the standout receiver, racking up an impressive 145 receiving yards, while Chase Brown contributed significantly on the ground with 56 rushing yards. This offensive display showcased the Bengals' ability to strike effectively both aerially and on the ground.
Defensively, the Bengals made their presence felt, with DJ Turner II leading the team in tackles, totaling five on the day. Cashius Howell added pressure with a sack, and Cobie Durant's interception sealed the fate of the Steelers. The turning point came in the second quarter when Burrow connected with Chase for a long touchdown, shifting momentum decisively in favor of the Bengals and allowing them to control the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 18 | 16 | 89% | 243 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 23 | 17 | 74% | 223 | 1 | 1 | 100.4 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 13 | 56 | 4.3 | 21 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Percy Simpson | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 145 | 20.7 | 97 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 60 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 28 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 37 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yahya Black | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rodney Fulton | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tysheem Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 46 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23 |

