Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
44
FINAL
14
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 44-14 in Week 3 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. The Bengals came into this matchup looking to establish their offensive prowess, and they did just that against their divisional rivals.
Quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for 386 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Tee Higgins was his primary target, racking up an impressive 132 receiving yards, while the Bengals' offensive line provided solid protection throughout the game. Despite the Steelers' efforts, the Bengals' offense proved unstoppable.
Defensively, the Bengals made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. DJ Turner II recorded an interception that halted a promising Steelers drive, while Bryan Cook's four tackles contributed to a solid effort that stifled Pittsburgh's offense. T.J. Watt managed to apply pressure with 1.5 sacks, but it was not enough to prevent Cincinnati from taking control and cruising to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 30 | 22 | 73% | 386 | 4 | 2 | 127.0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 38 | 16 | 42% | 250 | 1 | 4 | 33.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 13 | 86 | 6.6 | 14 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 7 | 52 | 7.4 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 29 | 4.8 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 132 | 22.0 | 12 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 4 | 112 | 28.0 | 12 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 39 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 14 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 29 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terell Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22 |

