Cincinnati
Bengals
1-1
19
FINAL
38
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cincinnati Bengals 38-19 in a decisive Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Steelers continue to assert their dominance in the division, showcasing their potent offense and solid defense against a struggling Bengals squad.
Steelers quarterback Zach Wilson was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 356 yards and four touchdown passes. His ability to connect with the receiving corps was on full display, as he consistently found open targets and moved the chains effectively. The Bengalsβ defense struggled to contain Wilson, allowing him to dictate the pace of the game throughout.
On the defensive side, the Steelers made their presence felt with a relentless pass rush, led by Alex Highsmith, who recorded three sacks. Pittsburgh's defense also forced a crucial turnover with an interception from Nick Kwiatkoski, which shifted momentum in favor of the Steelers. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Steelers scored two quick touchdowns, extending their lead and putting the Bengals on the back foot for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Wilson | QB | 37 | 25 | 68% | 356 | 4 | 0 | 134.5 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 259 | 2 | 2 | 81.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Zach Wilson | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Allen Robinson II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 2 | 89 | 44.5 | 32 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Miles Boykin | WR | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 41 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Hakeem Butler | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 17 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 26 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Calvin Austin III | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 36 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 22 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 11 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Tyler Boyd | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Irv Smith Jr | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 23 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Allen Robinson II | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | β | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Kwiatkoski | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montravius Adams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Germaine Pratt | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keanu Neal | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Levi Wallace | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hilton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Bachie Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Robinson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Peterson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cory Trice Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 45 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 38 |

