Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-6
34
FINAL
28
Cincinnati
Bengals
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 34-28 in a thrilling Week 10 matchup that kept playoff hopes alive for both teams. With this victory, the Steelers improve their standing in the competitive AFC North, while the Bengals face a critical juncture in their season.
Offensively, Joe Burrow showcased his prowess, throwing for 266 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating why he’s a cornerstone for the Bengals' offense. However, Rico Dowdle stole the show for Pittsburgh, rushing for 108 yards and providing the balance the Steelers needed to secure the win. Tee Higgins also stood out for Cincinnati, racking up 88 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Steelers' offensive momentum.
On the defensive side, the Steelers made crucial plays to halt the Bengals' scoring drives. Daylen Everette led the charge with seven total tackles, while Alex Highsmith made his presence felt with 1.5 sacks, pressuring Burrow throughout the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when DJ Turner II intercepted a pass, giving the Bengals a glimmer of hope, but ultimately, the Steelers’ defense held firm to clinch the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 37 | 26 | 266 | 4 | 0 | 126.6 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 33 | 17 | 222 | 1 | 1 | 70.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 13 | 108 | 8.3 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 11 | 69 | 6.3 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 17 | 31 | 1.8 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon Roberts | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 54 |

