Cincinnati
Bengals
0-2
19
FINAL
27
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 3 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cincinnati Bengals 27-19, solidifying their position in the early season standings. With both teams vying for momentum, this victory gives the Steelers a significant boost as they look to establish themselves in the competitive AFC North.
Steelers quarterback Drew Allar was the standout performer, throwing for 312 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers downfield. Ja'Marr Chase of the Bengals did put up a valiant effort with 138 receiving yards, but ultimately, it was Allar's efficient passing that propelled Pittsburgh to victory. The balanced offensive attack also featured Jaylen Warren contributing with 50 rushing yards, helping to keep the Bengals' defense guessing.
On the defensive side, the Steelers were relentless, with T.J. Watt recording two sacks to disrupt the Bengals' rhythm. Patrick Queen's eight tackles helped contain Cincinnati's offensive drives, but it was Pittsburgh's ability to create pressure that proved to be the game's turning point. With the Bengals trailing late, the Steelers' defense held firm, sealing the win and forcing crucial turnovers that kept Cincinnati at bay.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 39 | 24 | 62% | 312 | 3 | 0 | 112.3 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 45 | 28 | 62% | 308 | 0 | 0 | 82.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 11 | 50 | 4.5 | 23 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 13 | 37 | 2.8 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 6 | 10 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 9 | 138 | 15.3 | 29 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 33 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 7 | 90 | 12.9 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 21 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 12 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | TE | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 2 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kiser | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 37 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 4 | 4 | 1 | 49 |

