Cincinnati
Bengals
1-2
24
FINAL
38
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cincinnati Bengals 38-24, solidifying their position in the early season standings. This victory not only showcased their offensive firepower but also sent a message to the rest of the league about their potential as serious contenders.
Drew Allar was the standout performer for Pittsburgh, throwing for 272 yards and three touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense. Zavion Thomas was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 173 receiving yards, while Chase Brown led the Bengals with 90 rushing yards, trying to keep his team competitive throughout the game.
The Steelers' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, highlighted by T.J. Watt's four total tackles, Alex Highsmith's two sacks, and Joey Porter's two interceptions. The turning point came in the second half when Porter's interception set up a crucial touchdown, allowing Pittsburgh to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. With a balanced offensive and defensive effort, the Steelers demonstrated they can thrive in high-pressure situations.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 26 | 15 | 58% | 272 | 3 | 1 | 116.1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 25 | 15 | 60% | 223 | 2 | 4 | 76.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 14 | 90 | 6.4 | 13 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Donovan Edwards | HB | 9 | 77 | 8.6 | 15 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Mike Matthews | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Rendina | FB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 6 | 173 | 28.8 | 77 | 3 | 63 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 40 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 55 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 29 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Donovan Edwards | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Jackson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Henderson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Bowen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Brooks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani McDonald | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Scott | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 46 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 33 |

