Cincinnati
Bengals
0-2
37
FINAL
56
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers triumphed over the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 56-37 in a high-octane Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidifies the Steelers' strong start to the season but also serves as a significant statement against a divisional rival.
Aaron Rodgers was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for six touchdowns and keeping the Bengals’ defense on their heels all game. DK Metcalf was a standout target, racking up an impressive 265 receiving yards, while Rico Dowdle contributed significantly on the ground with 94 rushing yards. Joe Burrow put up a valiant effort for Cincinnati, finishing with 426 passing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Pittsburgh’s offensive explosion.
Defensively, the Steelers made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Payton Wilson's three interceptions proved pivotal, stifling any potential momentum for the Bengals. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Wilson picked off Burrow for the second time, allowing Pittsburgh to extend their lead and maintain control throughout the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 26 | 13 | 426 | 5 | 5 | 95.8 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 22 | 16 | 408 | 6 | 0 | 154.3 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 12 | 94 | 7.8 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ke'Shawn Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 8 | 265 | 33.1 | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 4 | 120 | 30.0 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 108 | 36.0 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 76 | 76.0 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ Jules | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

