Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
59
FINAL
21
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals delivered a commanding performance, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 59-21 in a decisive Week 3 matchup of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line early in the year, the Bengals showcased their offensive prowess and sent a strong message to the league.
Quarterback Joe Burrow was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 490 yards and a staggering seven touchdowns. His favorite target, Ja'Marr Chase, made a significant impact with 213 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to exploit the Steelers' defense. Despite Pittsburgh’s Nate Frazier rushing for an impressive 180 yards, it was clear the Bengals' air assault was too much to handle.
Defensively, Cincinnati was relentless, spearheaded by Jordan Battle, who recorded four interceptions, turning the tide in favor of the Bengals. Boye Mafe added to the pressure with a sack, while Bryan Cook's five total tackles kept the Steelers from gaining any momentum. The game's turning point came when Battle's first interception led to a quick touchdown, shifting the momentum firmly in Cincinnati's favor and demoralizing their rivals.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 31 | 16 | 490 | 7 | 1 | 123.3 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 24 | 7 | 161 | 1 | 8 | 29.3 |
| John Mateer | QB | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 46.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Frazier | HB | 28 | 180 | 6.4 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 213 | 53.3 | 3 | 87 | 1 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 5 | 176 | 35.2 | 2 | 85 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Battle | SS | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jordan Colbert | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cedric Johnson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylan Ford | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 42 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

