Cincinnati
Bengals
2-2
27
FINAL
8
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-8 in a decisive Week 5 matchup of the 2028 season. With both teams seeking to establish momentum early in the season, the Bengals delivered a commanding performance that showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for 218 yards and three touchdowns, while Tee Higgins emerged as his favorite target, racking up an impressive 149 receiving yards. Chase Brown contributed significantly on the ground, adding 74 rushing yards to keep the Steelers' defense off balance throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals were relentless, with Dax Hill leading the team with 10 total tackles and Barrett Carter securing a crucial interception that halted any hopes of a Pittsburgh comeback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Burrow threw two quick touchdowns, establishing a lead that the Steelers could never overcome. With this win, the Bengals continue to solidify their position as a contender in the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 29 | 19 | 66% | 218 | 3 | 0 | 122.4 |
| Demond Williams | QB | 38 | 19 | 50% | 215 | 0 | 1 | 56.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 17 | 74 | 4.4 | 28 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| James Peoples | HB | 16 | 69 | 4.3 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| LJ Martin | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Demond Williams | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 10 | 149 | 14.9 | 57 | 3 | 38 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 7 | 101 | 14.4 | 31 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Eugene Wilson | WR | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| James Peoples | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Winston Watkins Jr. | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dax Hill | CB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Griffin | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Glasker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stevens | K | 2 | 3 | 0 | 50 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 45 |

