Cincinnati
Bengals
1-1
14
FINAL
35
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 3d ago
In a decisive showdown on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 35-14, asserting their dominance in Week 3 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to establish momentum, but it was the Steelers who came out firing on all cylinders to secure the victory. Aaron Rodgers led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 207 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his veteran prowess. DK Metcalf emerged as a key target, racking up 63 receiving yards, while the Bengals struggled to keep the Steelers' aerial attack in check. On the ground, Chase Brown recorded 77 rushing yards for Cincinnati, but it wasn't enough to shift the game's momentum. Defensively, the Steelers managed to stifle the Bengals’ offense at crucial moments, preventing any significant scoring drives. While Demetrius Knight Jr. led with eight tackles for Cincinnati, it was Pittsburgh's relentless pressure that turned the tide, with Bryan Cook contributing with a half-sack. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Rodgers connected on a deep touchdown pass, pushing the Steelers ahead and setting the tone for the remainder of the game.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Aaron RodgersQB352263%2072098.1
Joe BurrowQB231357%1120069.4
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Chase BrownHB12776.4311240
Breece HallHB18744.1182140
Jaylen WarrenHB12736.1480200
Joe BurrowQB13636.0330360
Samaje PerineHB6142.341100
Riley NowakowskiFB492.3—060
Michael PittmanWR188.0—080
Aaron RodgersQB210.5—010
Germie BernardWR000.0—000
Ja'Marr ChaseWR1-3-3.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
DK MetcalfWR56312.630241
Michael PittmanWR7628.9201151
Germie BernardWR45513.8251330
Tee HigginsWR33110.350160
Samaje PerineHB12020.080200
Darnell WashingtonTE3186.060100
Chase BrownHB3175.711080
Ja'Marr ChaseWR11212.0—0120
Mike GesickiTE11212.040120
Andrei IosivasWR3124.04060
Breece HallHB284.09070
Colbie YoungWR188.0—080
Riley NowakowskiFB111.0—010
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chris BoswellK22357
Evan McPhersonK0120