Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
42
FINAL
37
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 36d ago
In 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
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
J.J. McCarthyQB352366%39043105.6
Joe BurrowQB241458%27742103.6
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
J.J. McCarthyQB11919.0—1190
Jaylen WarrenHB3155.03080
Joe BurrowQB3134.3—1140
CeeDee LambWR11010.0—0100
Jaylen WrightHB273.51070
Rico DowdleHB221.02020
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Michael PittmanTE1123221.1663550
Ja'Marr ChaseWR48320.8130560
Tee HigginsWR48320.8512640
Germie BernardWR36521.7480400
DK MetcalfWR46315.8131220
De'Zhaun StriblingWR22211.030230
CeeDee LambWR11616.060160
Mike GesickiTE11515.050150
Jaylen WarrenHB382.79040
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Jordan BattleSS10200
Jalen RamseyCB20100
Shemar StewartLEDG22000
Cam HeywardDT21.5000
Tacario DavisCB10100
Joey PorterCB00102
Demetrius Knight JrWILL30000
Daylen EveretteCB30000
Cashius HowellLEDG11000
Bryan CookFS30001
Dexter Lawrence IIDT11000
DeShon ElliottSS20000
Jamel DeanSS20001
Payton WilsonWILL10001
Dax HillCB10000
Derrick HarmonDT10000
T.J. WattLEDG00.5000
Josh NewtonCB10000
Jonathan AllenDT10000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Evan McPhersonK0060
Chris BoswellK11457