Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-0
38
FINAL
28
Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cincinnati Bengals 38-28, solidifying their position early in the season. With both teams looking to assert dominance in the AFC North, this contest proved critical for playoff positioning as the Steelers pulled off a key road victory.
Cincinnati's Joe Burrow showcased his elite talent, throwing for an impressive 473 yards and four touchdowns, connecting frequently with Johnny Wilson, who racked up 209 receiving yards. However, the Steelers' offense was effective enough to secure the win, with Raleek Brown providing a steady ground game, despite his modest 52 rushing yards.
Defensively, Pittsburgh made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Nick Herbig's three sacks were instrumental in pressuring Burrow throughout the game, while Adon Shuler's two interceptions proved crucial in stifling Cincinnati's scoring drives. Ultimately, it was a combination of timely stops and offensive execution that allowed the Steelers to hold off a determined Bengals squad and emerge victorious.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 30 | 16 | 53% | 473 | 4 | 4 | 98.6 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 26 | 15 | 58% | 310 | 2 | 3 | 85.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleek Brown | HB | 12 | 52 | 4.3 | 12 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | — | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Wilson | TE | 6 | 209 | 34.8 | 66 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 148 | 49.3 | 66 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Raleek Brown | HB | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 78 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 38 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 18 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 23 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 22 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adon Shuler | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | LEDG | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | SAM | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 33 |

