Cincinnati
Bengals
1-1
23
FINAL
48
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cincinnati Bengals 48-23 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish themselves early in the season, the Steelers made a strong statement with this decisive victory at home.
Steelers quarterback Patrick Mahomes was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 472 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm talent and decision-making throughout the game. Meanwhile, wide receiver Drake London had a standout performance, racking up 203 receiving yards and finding the end zone, providing Mahomes with a reliable target downfield. On the ground, Derrick Henry of the Bengals made his mark with 163 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Pittsburgh's offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, led by Nick Bosa, who recorded six total tackles and four sacks, wreaking havoc on the Bengals' offensive line. The turning point came late in the first half when Bosa's pressure forced a crucial turnover, allowing the Steelers to convert it into a touchdown, effectively swinging the momentum of the game. Lewis Cine further solidified the Steelers' dominance with an interception, capping a well-rounded defensive performance that stifled Cincinnati's efforts to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 35 | 19 | 54% | 472 | 5 | 2 | 115.1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 26 | 12 | 46% | 226 | 1 | 3 | 49.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 12 | 163 | 13.6 | 61 | 1 | 90 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 7 | 45 | 6.4 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 4 | -5 | -1.3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake London | WR | 9 | 203 | 22.6 | 71 | 2 | 32 | 1 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 4 | 158 | 39.5 | 82 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 111 | 27.8 | 7 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 34 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 13 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 30 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugene Asante | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nikhai Hill-Green | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corliss Waitman | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
| Joey Slye | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 43 |

