Bengals at Steelers
Cincinnati Bengals 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 25 · LEGACY | FANTASY (Fun League)
Final Score
Bengals 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Steelers 25 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPAaron Rodgers 278 yds passingDe'Von Achane 73 yds rushingDe'Von Achane 107 yds receivingBryan Cook 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 332 · 290Passing yards 259 · 278Rushing yards 73 · 12Completions 13/20 · 21/37Yards per carry 7.3 · 1.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 10h ago
In a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish momentum early in the year, making this victory a crucial one for Cincinnati.
De'Von Achane was the standout performer for the Bengals, showcasing his versatility with a remarkable 107 receiving yards and adding 73 rushing yards to his tally. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers put up a strong fight for the Steelers, throwing for 278 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, Bryan Cook was instrumental for Cincinnati, leading the team with five total tackles and snagging an interception that shifted momentum in the second half. The game's turning point came when Cook's interception set up a touchdown drive that extended the Bengals' lead, ultimately sealing the victory and leaving the Steelers to rue missed opportunities.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 13/20 | 65% | 272 | 3 | 1 | 127.0 |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Aaron RodgersQB | 21/37 | 57% | 278 | 3 | 2 | 85.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 10 | 73 | 7.3 | 9 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 7 | 12 | 1.7 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 3 | 107 | 35.7 | 85 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 7 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 33 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 32 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 9 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 20 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 7 | 36 | 5.1 | 40 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||
| Bryan CookFS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeff OkudahCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lonnie Johnson JrFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jack KiserMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle DuggerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JonesCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Jalen RamseyFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Asante SamuelCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob PhillipsSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 1/1 | 4 | 41 |
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 1/1 | 2 | 39 |