Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
34
FINAL
24
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals secured a solid victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, finishing the game with a final score of 34-24. This Week 3 matchup was critical for both teams as they sought to establish momentum early in the season. The Bengals' performance showcased their offensive prowess and strategic execution on the road.
Josh Allen led the Bengals' aerial attack with 223 passing yards, while Blake Corum was the star of the ground game, racking up an impressive 147 rushing yards and adding 65 receiving yards. Corum's versatility proved vital for Cincinnati, as he consistently found ways to move the chains and keep the Steelers' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Drake Maye managed to throw for a touchdown for Pittsburgh but couldn't keep pace with the Bengals' offensive barrage.
Cincinnati's defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Laiatu Latu recording a key sack and Damone Clark snagging an interception that shifted momentum. The Bengals' defensive unit effectively contained the Steelers' scoring opportunities, especially in the second half, making crucial stops when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Clark's interception halted a promising drive by Pittsburgh, allowing Cincinnati to extend their lead and maintain control of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 22 | 223 | 1 | 0 | 121.5 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 21 | 10 | 153 | 1 | 2 | 48.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 15 | 147 | 9.8 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Herbert | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 36 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 38 |

