Cincinnati
Bengals
1-1
28
FINAL
25
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers, 28-25, in a game that showcased both teams' offensive firepower. With playoff implications looming, each squad sought to claim an early-season advantage in the competitive AFC North.
Cincinnati's quarterback Joe Burrow was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 416 yards and four touchdowns, cementing his status as one of the league's elite signal-callers. Ja'Marr Chase was his top target, racking up 161 receiving yards, while the Bengals' offense consistently found ways to exploit Pittsburgh's defensive gaps. Despite the Steelers' efforts, they struggled to contain Burrow's precision and the explosive plays that followed.
On the defensive side, the Bengals made crucial stops, led by Dexter Lawrence II, who tallied two sacks, disrupting the Steelers' rhythm. Despite the Steelers' Xavier Woods leading the game with five total tackles and Jalen Ramsey's interception, Cincinnati's defense held firm when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bengals' defense stifled Pittsburgh's final drive, allowing Cincinnati to secure the victory and maintain their momentum early in the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 48 | 32 | 67% | 416 | 4 | 2 | 104.1 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 24 | 14 | 58% | 317 | 2 | 1 | 113.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 9 | 33 | 3.7 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | FB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 11 | 161 | 14.6 | 40 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 108 | 36.0 | 58 | 0 | 72 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 17 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 7 | 70 | 10.0 | 22 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 31 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 31 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 |

