Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
50
FINAL
13
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Cincinnati Bengals toppled the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 50-13 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Bengals solidify their position as a formidable contender in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess against a struggling Steelers team.
Quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for an impressive 268 yards and six touchdown passes, a performance that will be remembered as one of his best this season. Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was his top target, racking up 128 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the offensive explosion. Meanwhile, Rico Dowdle of the Steelers put together a commendable outing with 88 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Bengals' high-octane attack.
Defensively, the Bengals were relentless, with Lewis Cine leading the team with four total tackles and Cashius Howell notching two sacks to disrupt the Steelers' rhythm. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Barrett Carter intercepted a pass, setting up Burrow for another touchdown and swinging the momentum firmly in Cincinnati's favor. This defensive effort, combined with their explosive offense, allowed the Bengals to pull away and secure a commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 16 | 12 | 268 | 6 | 1 | 130.2 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 11 | 6 | 59 | 0 | 2 | 30.3 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 56.2 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 11 | 88 | 8.0 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 128 | 42.7 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Womack III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

