Cincinnati
Bengals
0-0
70
FINAL
31
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 70-31 in Week 3 of the 2027 season. This decisive victory not only showcased the Bengals' offensive firepower but also solidified their standing in the league as a formidable contender.
Cincinnati's offense was led by quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for an impressive five touchdowns, orchestrating the Bengals' scoring onslaught. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh's Drake Maye put up a valiant effort with 456 passing yards, connecting frequently with Caleb Douglas, who totaled 237 receiving yards. However, the Steelers' offensive output wasn't enough to keep pace with the Bengals' relentless attack.
Defensively, Cincinnati made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Blake Cashman led the team with five tackles, while Yaya Diaby contributed significantly with two sacks, putting constant pressure on Maye. The game's turning point came when Collin Davis intercepted a pass in the second quarter, halting a potential Steelers scoring drive and allowing Cincinnati to extend their lead, ultimately paving the way for a dominant win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 45 | 27 | 60% | 456 | 4 | 5 | 84.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 24 | 19 | 79% | 259 | 5 | 0 | 151.2 |
| Zach Wilson | QB | 3 | 3 | 100% | 43 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Dillon Gabriel | QB | 1 | 1 | 100% | -1 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 7 | 91 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 12 | 78 | 6.5 | 12 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 8 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacoby Jones | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 9 | 237 | 26.3 | 55 | 3 | 53 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 54 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 19 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 10 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 32 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | — | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 13 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 28 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Jacoby Jones | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Collin Davis | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eddie Neighbors | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dean Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 43 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

