Cincinnati
Bengals
1-1
77
FINAL
31
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 3d ago
In 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
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Joe BurrowQB282175%48271141.3
Fernando MendozaQB362261%4443492.5
Tyreek HillWR02—000—
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jaydon BlueHB4369.030260
Joe BurrowQB22110.5—2150
Fernando MendozaQB133.02030
Tyreek HillWR000.0—000
Ja'Marr ChaseWR000.0—000
Pat FreiermuthTE000.0—000
DK MetcalfWR000.0—000
Tee HigginsWR000.0—000
Blake CorumHB3-1-0.3—020
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
DK MetcalfWR826032.5713751
Ja'Marr ChaseWR822327.9922580
Tee HigginsWR820025.0133481
Blake CorumHB55210.4440470
Darnell WashingtonTE14949.030490
Tyreek HillWR44812.0300310
Germie BernardWR3258.330120
Mike GesickiTE2178.541170
Chase BrownHB11717.051170
Samaje PerineHB11414.0120140
Jaydon BlueHB11111.0100110
Pat FreiermuthTE11010.060100
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Evan McPhersonK00110
Chris BoswellK11444