Bengals at Steelers

Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago

In a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers, finishing with a score of 28-21. This victory keeps the Bengals firmly in the playoff hunt as they look to solidify their position in a competitive AFC North division. The Steelers fought hard but ultimately fell short, adding pressure as they strive to stay in the race.

Joe Burrow was the standout for Cincinnati, throwing for 342 yards and connecting with his star receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who racked up 100 receiving yards. On the other side, Drew Allar had a strong showing for Pittsburgh, tossing three touchdown passes despite the loss. Jamie Cleary contributed on the ground with 59 rushing yards, but it was Burrow's ability to move the ball through the air that made the difference.

Defensively, the Bengals were effective at key moments, with Cashius Howell leading the charge with 1.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Howell's pressure on Allar led to a critical turnover, allowing Cincinnati to extend their lead. While Ernest Jones IV tallied nine tackles for the Steelers, the Bengals' defensive effort ultimately stifled Pittsburgh's late-game push, sealing the win for Cincinnati.