Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-4
36
FINAL
59
Cincinnati
Bengals
9-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Cincinnati Bengals overwhelmed the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 59-36, solidifying their playoff aspirations in Week 11 of the 2027 season. The Bengals showcased their offensive prowess, leaving the Steelers searching for answers as they fell further behind in the competitive AFC North.
Quarterback Joe Burrow put on a dazzling performance, throwing for 517 yards and 6 touchdowns, while also connecting with standout receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who amassed 174 receiving yards. Running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt added to the Bengals' offensive onslaught with 107 rushing yards, contributing to a well-rounded attack that kept the Steelers' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals were led by DJ Turner II, who recorded 4 total tackles, and Aaron Donald, who notched 1.5 sacks, creating pressure on the Steelers' offense. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when the Bengals scored two quick touchdowns, extending their lead to an insurmountable margin that left Pittsburgh struggling to catch up. Despite Brandin Echols' two interceptions for the Steelers, it wasn't enough to shift the momentum back in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 517 | 6 | 3 | 114.1 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 20 | 13 | 65% | 260 | 2 | 2 | 102.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 7 | 107 | 15.3 | 49 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 5 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 45 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Byron Pleasant | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Derby | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 174 | 34.8 | 88 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 4 | 167 | 41.8 | 59 | 2 | 87 | 0 |
| Bryce Derby | WR | 4 | 120 | 30.0 | 42 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 98 | 49.0 | 72 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 6 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 49 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | — | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cary Blake | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Richardson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 36 |

