Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-2
28
FINAL
7
Cincinnati
Bengals
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers decisively defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, 28-7, in a Week 4 showdown of the 2027 season. With this victory, the Steelers improved their standing in the division, solidifying their position as contenders early in the year.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Pittsburgh with a stellar performance, throwing for 127 yards and three touchdowns. Eli Heidenreich also made a significant impact on the ground, rushing for 82 yards, while DK Metcalf was the top target in the air, racking up 72 receiving yards. The Steelers' offense was sharp and efficient, showcasing their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, limiting the Bengals to just one touchdown throughout the game. Payton Wilson anchored the unit with three total tackles, while Alex Highsmith contributed with a sack that helped disrupt Cincinnati's rhythm. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Jamel Dean intercepted a pass, allowing Pittsburgh to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 8 | 5 | 63% | 127 | 3 | 0 | 145.8 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 13 | 6 | 46% | 103 | 1 | 1 | 67.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 9 | 82 | 9.1 | 10 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ezekiel Cotton | HB | 10 | 70 | 7.0 | 41 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 4 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | — | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 22 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Ezekiel Cotton | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 22 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Dean | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

