Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-4
19
FINAL
22
Cincinnati
Bengals
3-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 22-19 in a tightly contested Week 10 matchup of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but the Bengals emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the postseason race.
Joe Burrow spearheaded the Bengals' offense, throwing for 249 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his precision under pressure. Chase Brown contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 75 rushing yards, while Ja'Marr Chase provided a reliable target with 69 receiving yards. Their combined efforts were crucial in securing the win against a tough Steelers defense.
Defensively, the Bengals made their presence felt, highlighted by Barrett Carter's 11 total tackles and Dexter Lawrence II's two sacks, which disrupted the Steelers' rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bengals' defense stifled a crucial drive, allowing them to maintain their narrow lead. Despite an interception by Jamel Dean of the Steelers, the Bengals held firm, clinching the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 47 | 30 | 249 | 1 | 1 | 75.5 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 27 | 14 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 72.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 75 | 6.3 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 10 | 56 | 5.6 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 16 | 53 | 3.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Nowakowski | FB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 8 | 69 | 8.6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 8 | 65 | 8.1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Donald Parham Jr | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Dean | CB | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 56 |

