Pittsburgh
Steelers
7-1
45
FINAL
35
Cincinnati
Bengals
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cincinnati Bengals 45-35 in a high-stakes Week 10 showdown that showcased the offensive prowess of both teams. With this victory, the Steelers solidified their position in the playoff race, while the Bengals faced a setback in their pursuit of a postseason berth.
Joe Burrow put on a dazzling performance for Cincinnati, throwing for 337 yards and three touchdowns, making a strong case for his elite status. However, it was Antonio Gibson of the Steelers who stole the spotlight, rushing for an impressive 140 yards and providing a consistent ground game that kept the Bengals' defense guessing. Ja'Marr Chase also shined for Cincinnati, racking up 97 receiving yards and contributing to the explosive offensive display.
Defensively, Jamel Dean was a standout for the Steelers, leading with four tackles and securing a crucial interception that shifted momentum late in the game. The turning point came when Dean's interception set up a touchdown drive, allowing Pittsburgh to extend their lead and maintain control. Despite a strong effort from Boye Mafe, who recorded a sack for the Bengals, it was Pittsburgh's defensive plays that proved decisive in sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 45 | 20 | 44% | 337 | 3 | 1 | 83.2 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 13 | 7 | 54% | 147 | 1 | 1 | 87.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 13 | 140 | 10.8 | 42 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 10 | 81 | 8.1 | 12 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 6 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 4 | -6 | -1.5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 25 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 64 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 58 | 2 | 48 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 18 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | โ | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nahshon Wright | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swayze Bozeman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 2 | 6 | 19 |

