Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
41
FINAL
10
Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 41-10 in Week 3 of the 2027 season. The victory solidifies the Steelers' position as early contenders in the division, showcasing their offensive prowess and cohesive play.
C.J. Stroud was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 381 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Steelers' high-octane offense. T.J. Hockenson complemented Stroud’s efforts with a standout receiving performance, racking up 114 yards and being a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, Ray Davis was the bright spot for the Bengals, rushing for 70 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Pittsburgh's explosive attack.
On the defensive side, the Steelers made their presence felt, with Devin Bush recording a sack that helped disrupt Cincinnati's rhythm. The pivotal moment came in the second quarter when a key interception by the Steelers turned the tide, leading to a quick touchdown that put Pittsburgh firmly in control. Despite Joey Porter’s seven tackles for the Bengals, they struggled to contain the relentless pressure from Pittsburgh, ultimately sealing their fate in this lopsided matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 44 | 28 | 64% | 381 | 3 | 0 | 113.9 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 32 | 13 | 41% | 143 | 0 | 0 | 54.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Davis | HB | 8 | 70 | 8.8 | 54 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 12 | 69 | 5.8 | 40 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 9 | 50 | 5.6 | 15 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 12 | 38 | 3.2 | 19 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 29 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 7 | 114 | 16.3 | 42 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Noah Brown | WR | 4 | 114 | 28.5 | 81 | 1 | 91 | 1 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Alan Wilson | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Damon Lacy | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Hamilton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brett Sidney | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Laulu | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron Browning | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Grupe | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 49 |
| Jimmy Estrada | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 52 |

