Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-3
41
FINAL
27
Cincinnati
Bengals
6-1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a highly competitive matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 41-27 in Week 10 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Steelers showcased their offensive firepower, capitalizing on key opportunities to secure their victory.
Drew Allar led the way for Pittsburgh, throwing for three touchdowns and efficiently managing the game with precision passing. Joe Burrow kept Cincinnati in contention with a strong performance of his own, racking up 311 passing yards, but it was Rico Dowdle's ground game, tallying 56 rushing yards, that helped Pittsburgh maintain control. Ja'Marr Chase was a standout for the Bengals, amassing 147 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Steelers' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Patrick Queen leading the team in tackles, totaling nine on the day. Alex Highsmith's 1.5 sacks created crucial pressure on Burrow, disrupting the Bengals' rhythm and contributing to a key turning point late in the game. As Pittsburgh pulled away in the second half, their defensive stands proved pivotal in sealing the victory and solidifying their playoff position.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 28 | 23 | 311 | 2 | 0 | 136.7 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 35 | 27 | 308 | 3 | 0 | 131.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 13 | 56 | 4.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 13 | 48 | 3.7 | 1 | 20 | 2 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 9 | 147 | 16.3 | 1 | 36 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 10 | 114 | 11.4 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B.J. Hill | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 41 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 3 | 5 | 44 |

