Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
17
FINAL
34
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cincinnati Bengals 34-17 in a decisive victory during Week 3 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Steelers solidified their position in the division, showcasing a balanced offensive and defensive performance against their rivals.
Aaron Rodgers led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 147 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Darnell Washington was his primary target, racking up 58 receiving yards, while the Bengals struggled to contain the Steelers' aerial attack. On the ground, Chase Brown stood out for Cincinnati, accumulating 150 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Pittsburgh’s offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Steelers made their mark with Patrick Queen's standout performance, recording two critical interceptions that swung momentum in their favor. The game's turning point came late in the first half when Queen's second interception set up a touchdown drive, allowing Pittsburgh to take a commanding lead that the Bengals could not overcome. Overall, the combination of offensive efficiency and defensive prowess allowed the Steelers to hold off Cincinnati and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 10 | 9 | 90% | 147 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 17 | 10 | 59% | 120 | 0 | 3 | 40.9 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 9 | 150 | 16.7 | 10 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 12 | 113 | 9.4 | 68 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 42 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | — | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 29 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 63 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 56 |

