Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
34
FINAL
10
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals cruised to a commanding 34-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, solidifying their early-season momentum. With both teams vying for supremacy in the AFC North, the Bengals showcased their offensive firepower and defensive resilience to secure a clear win.
Leading the charge for Cincinnati was quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for 283 yards and an impressive five touchdowns, proving to be a nightmare for the Steelers' secondary. Running back Travis Etienne Jr. also contributed significantly, racking up 96 rushing yards to keep the Steelers' defense on its heels. The Bengals' offensive dominance was further highlighted by efficient playmaking and a balanced attack throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Elijah Stone's interception not only halted a potential scoring drive for Pittsburgh but also set up another touchdown for Cincinnati shortly thereafter. While the Steelers' Jalen Ramsey led with seven tackles and T.J. Watt added a sack, they couldn't contain Burrow's precision, allowing the Bengals to pull away and secure their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 25 | 16 | 283 | 5 | 1 | 125.4 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 27 | 11 | 193 | 0 | 1 | 50.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 13 | 96 | 7.4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 9 | 61 | 6.8 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Stone | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shemar Stewart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Mays | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Whit Weeks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anto Saka | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett Carter | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| "Mean" Joe Greene | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy Polamalu | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

