Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-5
26
FINAL
29
Cincinnati
Bengals
6-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 29-26, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams vying for a critical win, the Bengals managed to hold off the Steelers in a tightly contested battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for two touchdowns to help his team secure the victory. Pittsburgh’s Drew Allar put up a valiant effort with 387 passing yards, showcasing his arm talent and determination. Meanwhile, Tahj Brooks contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 66 rushing yards, while Michael Pittman made his mark as the top receiver with 120 yards.
Defensively, Tacario Davis stood out for Cincinnati, making 14 total tackles and playing a crucial role in stifling the Steelers' late-game efforts. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Bengals' defense forced a critical turnover, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and ultimately seal the victory. With this win, the Bengals continue to build momentum as they push toward the postseason.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 51 | 38 | 75% | 387 | 2 | 0 | 108.8 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 28 | 17 | 61% | 231 | 2 | 0 | 110.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 15 | 66 | 4.4 | 26 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 13 | 39 | 3.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Alejandro Fernandez | HB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 4 | -5 | -1.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman | WR | 9 | 120 | 13.3 | 20 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 6 | 116 | 19.3 | 70 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 8 | 107 | 13.4 | 26 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 42 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacario Davis | CB | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Andre Easley | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thad Gordon | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Jefferson | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Nowaske | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 4 | 5 | 2 | 51 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

