Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
28
FINAL
20
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-20, securing their second consecutive victory of the young season. With both teams vying for early dominance in the AFC North, the Bengals proved resilient on the road, showcasing their offensive firepower and strategic playmaking.
Leading the charge for Cincinnati was quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for 266 yards and an impressive four touchdowns. His connection with tight end Mike Gesicki was particularly effective, as Gesicki racked up 86 receiving yards, making key plays throughout the contest. The Bengals' offense not only moved the ball well but also capitalized on their opportunities, keeping the Steelers on their heels.
Defensively, DJ Turner II made his mark with a pivotal interception, providing a crucial momentum shift that allowed Cincinnati to maintain their lead. While Cam Heyward stood out for Pittsburgh with three tackles and two sacks, his efforts weren't enough to overcome the Bengals' offensive prowess. The game's turning point came during the second quarter when Burrow found Gesicki in the end zone, extending Cincinnati's lead and setting the tone for the remainder of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 28 | 20 | 71% | 266 | 4 | 2 | 111.0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 24 | 10 | 42% | 141 | 1 | 2 | 40.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 4 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 4 | 1 | 0.3 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 44 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 37 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 16 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 12 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | — | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 38 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

