Pittsburgh
Steelers
6-9
21
FINAL
11
Cincinnati
Bengals
8-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers clinched a pivotal victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, taking the game 21-11 in Week 17 of the 2028 season. This win not only solidifies Pittsburgh's playoff aspirations but also sends a clear message that they are a force to be reckoned with as the postseason approaches.
Demond Williams shone brightly for the Steelers, throwing for 218 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver under pressure. His top target, James Peoples, contributed significantly with 57 receiving yards, helping to keep the chains moving. Meanwhile, Chase Brown struggled on the ground for Cincinnati, managing only 16 rushing yards as the Steelers' defense put up a formidable wall.
Defensively, the Steelers made a significant impact on the game, highlighted by Keon Sabb's two interceptions, which stifled Cincinnati's momentum at crucial moments. Jack Sawyer added to the pressure with a sack, further complicating the Bengals' offensive plans. The turning point came in the second half when Sabb's second pick set up a touchdown, effectively sealing the deal for Pittsburgh and shifting the game's momentum firmly in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Williams | QB | 19 | 9 | 47% | 218 | 3 | 1 | 107.0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 18 | 9 | 50% | 60 | 1 | 4 | 36.5 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 7 | 16 | 2.3 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Demond Williams | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| James Peoples | HB | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Peoples | HB | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 57 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 11 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 26 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 8 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Eugene Wilson | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Winston Watkins Jr. | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Sabb | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Bailey | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Fuller | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 32 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

