Cincinnati
Bengals
1-1
77
FINAL
31
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive prowess, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a commanding 77-31 victory in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish themselves early in the season, the Bengals showcased their firepower, leaving the Steelers reeling in their wake.
Quarterback Joe Burrow was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 482 yards and a remarkable seven touchdown passes, solidifying his position as one of the league's elite quarterbacks. Meanwhile, DK Metcalf of the Steelers put up a valiant effort with 260 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Cincinnati's offensive onslaught. Jaydon Blue contributed on the ground for the Bengals, adding 36 rushing yards to the mix, but it was the passing game that truly stole the show.
Defensively, the Bengals were just as formidable, with Dexter Lawrence II leading the charge with two sacks, while Lewis Cine snagged two interceptions, further disrupting the Steelers' offensive rhythm. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Burrow connected for his third touchdown pass, shifting momentum decisively in Cincinnati's favor. Jamel Dean's four tackles for Pittsburgh were overshadowed by the Bengals' relentless pressure, ultimately sealing the fate of this lopsided matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 28 | 21 | 75% | 482 | 7 | 1 | 141.3 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 36 | 22 | 61% | 444 | 3 | 4 | 92.5 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | — | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 8 | 260 | 32.5 | 71 | 3 | 75 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 8 | 223 | 27.9 | 92 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 8 | 200 | 25.0 | 13 | 3 | 48 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 44 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 3 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 30 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swayze Bozeman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 44 |

