The Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cincinnati Bengals 38-14 in a decisive Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season. With this victory, the Steelers asserted themselves early in the season, showcasing their offensive firepower against a divisional rival. Leading the charge for Pittsburgh was veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 264 yards and four touchdowns, proving he still has plenty left in the tank. His favorite target, James Cook III, had a standout performance with 159 receiving yards, consistently finding gaps in the Bengals' secondary to make big plays. For Cincinnati, DaVonte Spriggs led the ground game with 56 rushing yards, but the offense struggled to keep pace with Pittsburgh. Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Marcus Jones recording five total tackles, helping to stifle the Bengals' attempts to establish a rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Pittsburgh's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing Rodgers to connect with Cook for a touchdown that put the game out of reach. Cincinnati's Greg Rousseau managed to get to Rodgers once for a sack, but it was clear that the Steelers' defense was in control throughout the contest.