Cincinnati
Bengals
0-2
27
FINAL
52
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an explosive offensive display, the Pittsburgh Steelers triumphed over the Cincinnati Bengals with a commanding final score of 52-27 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This victory was crucial for the Steelers as they look to solidify their position in the competitive AFC North.
Leading the charge for Pittsburgh was quarterback Drew Allar, who threw for an impressive 405 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his accuracy and poise in the pocket. DK Metcalf was a standout target, racking up 192 receiving yards and finding the end zone, while the Bengals' Chase Brown contributed significantly on the ground with 87 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Pittsburgh's high-octane offense.
Pittsburgh's defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, particularly with Jalen Ramsey's two interceptions that shifted momentum in favor of the Steelers. The game turned decisively in the second quarter when Ramsey's pick deep in Bengals territory led to a quick touchdown, allowing Pittsburgh to extend their lead and maintain control throughout. The combination of a potent offense and opportunistic defense proved too much for the Bengals to handle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 20 | 17 | 85% | 405 | 5 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 293 | 2 | 4 | 86.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 9 | 87 | 9.7 | 9 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 14 | 55 | 3.9 | 21 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 10 | 46 | 4.6 | 28 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 6 | 192 | 32.0 | 91 | 4 | 57 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 6 | 177 | 29.5 | 120 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 46 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 31 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 23 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 13 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 30 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ Jules | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 47 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

