Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-0
49
FINAL
21
Cincinnati
Bengals
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers delivered a commanding performance in Week 10, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 49-21. With playoff aspirations on the line, the Steelers showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, further solidifying their position in the race for postseason glory.
Ty Simpson was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 337 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his pinpoint accuracy and decision-making. Rico Dowdle added a dominant rushing attack, racking up 201 yards on the ground, while Germie Bernard led the receiving corps with 110 yards, making crucial catches that kept drives alive and extended the lead.
Defensively, the Steelers made their presence felt, highlighted by Patrick Queen’s interception that shifted momentum firmly in Pittsburgh’s favor. Despite a strong effort from Cincinnati's Boye Mafe, who recorded two sacks, the Bengals struggled to contain the relentless Steelers offense. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Steelers scored three consecutive touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach for Cincinnati.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 22 | 19 | 337 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 21 | 10 | 166 | 2 | 1 | 86.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 25 | 201 | 8.0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 14 | 74 | 5.3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daijahn Anthony | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ Jules | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

