The Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cincinnati Bengals 24-6 in a decisive Week 18 matchup, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The stakes were high, with both teams vying for momentum heading into the postseason, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious, showcasing their dominance at home. Quarterback Drake Maye led the Steelers' offense with a strong performance, throwing for two touchdowns and guiding his team to an efficient scoring day. Quinshon Judkins added to the ground game with 72 rushing yards, while Tyler Shough of the Bengals recorded 220 passing yards, but struggled to find the end zone. Drake London was a bright spot for Cincinnati, racking up 81 receiving yards, yet it wasn’t enough to overcome the Steelers' offensive firepower. Defensively, the Steelers put on a clinic, with Robert Spillane leading the charge with six total tackles. Travon Walker was a disruptive force, recording two sacks that put pressure on Shough throughout the game, while Joey Porter’s interception added to the Steelers' strong defensive showing. The turning point came late in the first half when Maye connected for a touchdown, giving Pittsburgh a commanding lead that the Bengals couldn’t recover from.