The Cincinnati Bengals decisively beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-6 in a Week 3 showdown of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Bengals improve their standing in the division, while the Steelers struggle to find their footing early in the campaign. Joe Burrow led the Bengals' offensive charge, throwing for two touchdowns to secure the win, while Aaron Rodgers managed only 126 passing yards for the Steelers. Cincinnati's ground game was also effective, with key contributions from their running backs, complementing Burrow’s efforts in the air. Pittsburgh's Rico Dowdle was the standout in rushing, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Bengals' scoring. Defensively, the Bengals were relentless, with Von Miller leading the team in tackles and Boye Mafe recording two sacks to disrupt the Steelers' rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Burrow connected on a deep touchdown pass, shifting the momentum firmly in favor of Cincinnati. Although Jalen Ramsey grabbed an interception for the Steelers, the defense struggled overall to contain the Bengals’ offensive onslaught.