Cincinnati
Bengals
3-8
22
FINAL
28
Pittsburgh
Steelers
9-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 28-22 in a crucial Week 13 matchup of the 2028 season. Both teams entered the game looking to secure their playoff positioning, but it was the Steelers who ultimately came away with the win on their home turf.
Cincinnati's Dante Moore had a standout performance, throwing for 153 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Ja'Marr Chase also impressed with 122 receiving yards, making key contributions in the passing game. However, it was the Steelers' rushing attack, led by Eli Heidenreich's 58 yards, that helped maintain control of the game.
Defensively, Joey Porter was a game-changer for Pittsburgh, recording two interceptions that proved pivotal in turning the tide. The Steelers' ability to capitalize on these turnovers was crucial, particularly during a key moment in the second half when they intercepted Moore deep in Bengals territory, leading to a touchdown that extended their lead. The Bengals fought hard but ultimately couldn't overcome the defensive pressure applied by Pittsburgh, sealing the victory for the home team.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 22 | 12 | 153 | 3 | 3 | 76.5 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 14 | 9 | 127 | 1 | 2 | 77.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 12 | 58 | 4.8 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| LaMont Boss | HB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 122 | 24.4 | 2 | 46 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| LaMont Boss | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaiah Horton | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Hayden Hansen | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Miller | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Henry Daley | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Sneed | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Gene McCloud | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

