Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-6
10
FINAL
25
Cincinnati
Bengals
4-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 10 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals secured a 25-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial wins, this matchup proved pivotal for Cincinnati's postseason aspirations.
Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow was the standout performer, throwing for 350 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to command the offense effectively. Meanwhile, Chase Brown contributed significantly on the ground with 80 rushing yards, helping the Bengals maintain a balanced attack. On the opposing side, DK Metcalf shined for the Steelers, racking up 112 receiving yards, but his efforts were not enough to change the outcome.
Defensively, the Bengals were led by Dexter Lawrence II, who recorded 1.5 sacks, applying constant pressure on the Steelers' offense. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter when Cincinnati's defense stifled a crucial drive, forcing a turnover on downs and allowing Burrow to extend the lead with a touchdown shortly after. The Steelers' inability to convert in key moments, combined with strong defensive plays, ultimately sealed their fate in this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 44 | 29 | 350 | 1 | 1 | 88.2 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 31 | 14 | 181 | 1 | 0 | 74.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 17 | 80 | 4.7 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 13 | 42 | 3.2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 97 | 13.9 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jack Endries | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Dean | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Rubio | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel Mukuamu | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 4 | 5 | 1 | 54 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 41 |

