Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
42
FINAL
37
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 42-37, keeping their winning momentum alive in the 2026 season. Both teams brought their A-game, but the Bengals ultimately made the crucial plays to secure the victory. The stakes were high as each team aimed to establish dominance within the division.
Pittsburgh's Player 555222715 was a standout performer, showcasing his skills with an impressive 390 passing yards and throwing four touchdown passes. He also contributed on the ground with 19 rushing yards, solidifying his role as a dual-threat quarterback. Meanwhile, his favorite target, Player 555223128, racked up 232 receiving yards, making key catches that kept the Steelers in contention throughout the game.
Defensively, Demetrius Knight Jr. led the Bengals with three total tackles, but it was the play of Shemar Stewart and Jordan Battle that made a significant impact. Stewart recorded two sacks, applying pressure that disrupted the Steelers' rhythm, while Battle's two interceptions proved to be pivotal, providing Cincinnati with critical turnovers. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Battle's second pick halted a potential game-tying drive, allowing the Bengals to secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 35 | 23 | 390 | 4 | 3 | 105.6 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 24 | 14 | 277 | 4 | 2 | 103.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman | TE | 11 | 232 | 21.1 | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 57 |

