Pittsburgh
Steelers
6-2
38
FINAL
21
Cincinnati
Bengals
6-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup in Week 10 of the 2026 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 38-21. This victory not only boosts the Steelers' standing but also adds pressure on the Bengals as they look to regroup and strengthen their postseason aspirations.
Eli Heidenreich was the star of the show for Pittsburgh, showcasing his explosive speed and agility with a remarkable 201 rushing yards. Joe Burrow of the Bengals put up a valiant effort, throwing for 194 yards and connecting for three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the powerful Steelers offense. Mike Gesicki led Cincinnati's receiving corps with 83 yards, but the Steelers' ground game proved to be the ultimate difference maker.
Defensively, Joey Porter led Pittsburgh with four total tackles, while Jamel Dean made a crucial interception that turned the momentum firmly in the Steelers' favor. The game-changing moment came in the second quarter when Dean's pick set up a quick touchdown drive, allowing Pittsburgh to extend its lead and ultimately secure the win. The Bengals struggled to recover from that pivotal play as they fell further behind.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 30 | 16 | 53% | 194 | 3 | 3 | 67.2 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 17 | 10 | 59% | 134 | 2 | 1 | 98.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 18 | 201 | 11.2 | 36 | 3 | 71 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 10 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 18 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 9 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ochaun Mathis | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PJ Jules | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 52 |

