Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-3
48
FINAL
7
Cincinnati
Bengals
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 48-7 in Week 10 of the 2026 season. This decisive victory not only bolsters the Steelers' playoff hopes but also leaves the Bengals searching for answers as they struggle in a tough division.
Drew Allar was the standout performer for Pittsburgh, throwing for 287 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Rico Dowdle added a solid ground game with 79 rushing yards, while Darnell Washington emerged as a reliable target, racking up 109 receiving yards. The offensive unit operated seamlessly, converting drives into points and setting the tone for the game early on.
On the defensive side, the Steelers were relentless, with Cam Heyward recording 2.5 sacks and Jalen Ramsey snagging an interception, disrupting Cincinnati's attempts to gain momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Steelers' defense forced a turnover that led to a quick touchdown, effectively breaking the Bengals' spirit. With a performance like this, Pittsburgh's defense proved to be a formidable force, contributing significantly to their commanding win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 37 | 21 | 287 | 5 | 0 | 121.2 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 30 | 12 | 113 | 1 | 1 | 48.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 10 | 79 | 7.9 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 9 | 32 | 3.6 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 13 | 15 | 1.2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Robert Tonyan | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Washington | TE | 9 | 109 | 12.1 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swayze Bozeman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 53 |

