Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-7
27
FINAL
16
Cincinnati
Bengals
3-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 10 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cincinnati Bengals 27-16, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season heads into its final stretch. The victory also allows the Steelers to maintain momentum in a highly competitive AFC North.
Pittsburgh's offense was led by veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 188 yards, while Germie Bernard was the top target with 66 receiving yards. For Cincinnati, Hendon Hooker managed to connect on a touchdown pass, but it was Chase Brown's impressive 84 rushing yards that showcased the Bengals' ground game. Despite their efforts, it wasn't enough to overcome the Steelers' scoring.
Defensively, T.J. Watt was a standout for Pittsburgh, racking up 2.5 sacks and consistently pressuring the Bengals' offense. Asante Samuel Jr. added an interception that proved pivotal in shifting momentum. The turning point came in the third quarter when the Steelers' defense clamped down, allowing them to maintain a comfortable lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 30 | 18 | 188 | 0 | 0 | 78.1 |
| Hendon Hooker | QB | 44 | 21 | 169 | 1 | 1 | 55.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 84 | 7.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 20 | 69 | 3.5 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 22 | 3.1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Hendon Hooker | QB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germie Bernard | WR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 7 | 48 | 6.9 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jakobie Keeney-James | WR | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Jefferson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamin Davis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 54 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 26 |

