Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-6
28
FINAL
42
Cincinnati
Bengals
6-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 42-28 in a crucial Week 10 matchup that solidified their playoff positioning. With both teams vying for postseason spots, the Bengals’ offense delivered a commanding performance that left the Steelers scrambling for answers.
Joe Burrow was the standout for Cincinnati, throwing for an impressive 296 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite ability to lead the team downfield. On the other side, Trey Benson made waves for Pittsburgh with a strong 150 rushing yards, while Davante Adams added 125 receiving yards, but their efforts ultimately fell short against the Bengals' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Bengals made key plays at crucial moments, highlighted by Dax Hill's interception that halted a potential scoring drive for Pittsburgh. Tacario Davis led the Bengals with five tackles, contributing to a defensive effort that effectively contained the Steelers' dynamic playmakers. The game’s turning point came when Burrow connected for a touchdown late in the second quarter, giving Cincinnati a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 18 | 13 | 72% | 296 | 4 | 0 | 153.9 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 18 | 8 | 44% | 230 | 2 | 1 | 105.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 13 | 150 | 11.5 | 22 | 1 | 64 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 55 | 55.0 | — | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 125 | 41.7 | 94 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 24 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 26 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 60 | 60.0 | 57 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 13 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swayze Bozeman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Ivey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

