Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-8
10
FINAL
38
Cincinnati
Bengals
4-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 38-10 in Week 10 of the 2026 season. This victory keeps the Bengals firmly in playoff contention while dimming the Steelers' postseason hopes as they struggle to find consistency.
Quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for 303 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and connect with his receivers. Tee Higgins was a standout target, amassing an impressive 157 receiving yards that kept the Steelers' defense on their heels. On the ground, Chase Brown contributed with 50 rushing yards, helping to maintain balance in the Bengals' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Bengals were relentless, with Jordan Battle leading the team with eight total tackles, ensuring that Pittsburgh's opportunities were limited. The game turned decisively in the Bengals' favor in the second quarter when Burrow connected with Higgins for a long touchdown, extending their lead and putting the Steelers in a difficult position to recover. Despite Cam Heyward's impressive 3.5 sacks for Pittsburgh, the Bengals' offensive cohesion proved too much to overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 37 | 19 | 303 | 3 | 1 | 94.7 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 33 | 18 | 158 | 1 | 0 | 77.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 20 | 50 | 2.5 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 21 | 50 | 2.4 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dameon Pierce | HB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 9 | 157 | 17.4 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 102 | 17.0 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Nwankpa | FS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 52 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24 |

