Cincinnati
Bengals
1-1
28
FINAL
7
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals cruised to a decisive 28-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3 of the 2026 season, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball. This win not only boosts the Bengals' standing early in the season but also establishes them as a formidable force within the division.
Quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for 152 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense. Chase Brown was a standout on the ground, racking up 104 rushing yards, while Zach Ertz contributed significantly with 68 receiving yards. The Bengals' offensive performance was well-rounded and efficient, making it difficult for the Steelers to keep pace.
Defensively, the Bengals were relentless, with Cashius Howell registering two sacks to disrupt Pittsburgh's offensive rhythm. Russ Yeast added an interception, further solidifying Cincinnati's control of the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Bengals scored back-to-back touchdowns, establishing a lead that the Steelers could never overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 17 | 15 | 152 | 2 | 1 | 118.6 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 13 | 5 | 109 | 1 | 2 | 55.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 104 | 17.3 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dameon Pierce | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | TE | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russ Yeast | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

