Steelers at Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers 41, Cincinnati Bengals 35 · LOMBARDI LAB LEGENDS
Final Score
Steelers 41 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Bengals 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPJoe Burrow 306 yds passingKyren Williams 143 yds rushingMalachi Toney 108 yds receivingAdon Schuler 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 427 · 442Passing yards 279 · 300Rushing yards 148 · 142Completions 14/22 · 18/28Yards per carry 8.2 · 5.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers held off the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 41-35. This hard-fought victory keeps Pittsburgh's momentum going early in the 2028 season while leaving Cincinnati to regroup after a close but disappointing loss at home.
Kavian Bryant led the charge for the Steelers, throwing four touchdown passes to propel his team to victory. Meanwhile, Joe Burrow showcased his skills for the Bengals, racking up 306 passing yards, while Kyren Williams made a significant impact on the ground with 143 rushing yards. Malachi Toney also contributed with a solid 108 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Steelers made key plays that altered the course of the game, with Carlton Davis III leading the team in tackles and Greg Rousseau recording a sack. Adon Schuler's interception late in the game proved to be a critical turning point, halting a potential Bengals comeback and securing the win for Pittsburgh. The Steelers' ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities was instrumental in their narrow triumph.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | ||||||
| Kavian BryantQB | 14/22 | 64% | 285 | 4 | 1 | 127.8 |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 18/28 | 64% | 306 | 3 | 2 | 107.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 14 | 85 | 6.1 | 27 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kavian BryantQB | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 7 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 23 | 143 | 6.2 | 38 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Tez JohnsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Omari EvansWR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 10 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| DJ VonnahmeTE | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 24 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Nyziah HunterWR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 29 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| London HumphreysWR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 21 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 31 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Malachi ToneyWR | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 2 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 21 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 4 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jett HarrisonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||
| Adon SchulerSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas GoldenCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylin SimpsonFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| King MackFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Titus knoxLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden HillSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler AtkinsonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Keem JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal HillWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared SmithLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||
| Tacario DavisCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deion JacobsSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik BonittoLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaiden BrakerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason MyersK | 0/1 | 5 | 0 |