Cincinnati
Bengals
1-1
56
FINAL
28
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 56-28 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The Bengals aimed to solidify their standing early in the season, and they delivered with an impressive offensive showcase that overwhelmed the Steelers at every turn.
Leading the charge was quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for a remarkable 481 yards and an astounding seven touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Ja'Marr Chase was Burrow's top target, amassing 249 receiving yards and finding the end zone as well. Despite the Steelers' Rico Dowdle contributing 79 rushing yards, it was clear that Cincinnati's aerial attack was the difference-maker in this matchup.
Defensively, the Bengals were relentless, with Kyle Dugger recording seven total tackles, while Cashius Howell added two sacks to pressure the Steelers' offense. DJ Turner II's interception further turned the tide in favor of Cincinnati, marking a critical moment in the game that shifted momentum firmly into the Bengals' grasp. With a dominant performance on both sides of the ball, Cincinnati showcased why they are a force to be reckoned with this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 37 | 27 | 481 | 7 | 0 | 154.5 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 34 | 20 | 240 | 4 | 1 | 107.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 12 | 79 | 6.6 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 11 | 36 | 3.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 9 | 16 | 1.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 9 | 249 | 27.7 | 5 | 79 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 8 | 154 | 19.3 | 1 | 93 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jack Endries | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Rubio | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 3 | 6 | 51 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

