Steelers at Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers 48, Cincinnati Bengals 35 · REGS LG
Final Score
Steelers 48 1 TD · 2 FG · 6 XP
Bengals 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPAaron Rodgers 445 yds passingChase Brown 152 yds rushingDK Metcalf 232 yds receivingP.J. Locke 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 517 · 327Passing yards 407 · 175Rushing yards 110 · 152Completions 0/0 · 15/23Yards per carry 13.8 · 16.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 21d ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a thrilling 48-35 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 10 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for postseason positioning, this matchup proved critical in the competitive AFC landscape.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers delivered an outstanding performance, throwing for 445 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his veteran prowess. Meanwhile, DK Metcalf was a standout target, racking up 232 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Steelers' offensive explosion. Chase Brown of the Bengals also had a noteworthy day, rushing for 152 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Pittsburgh’s offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Steelers made crucial stops when it mattered most, highlighted by Cam Heyward, who recorded two sacks, and DeShon Elliott's interception that shifted momentum in favor of Pittsburgh. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Elliott's pick set up another touchdown, pushing the Steelers to a comfortable lead that Cincinnati could not overcome.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 15/23 | 65% | 195 | 3 | 2 | 95.1 |
| Other | ||||||
| Aaron RodgersQB | 14/22 | 64% | 445 | 5 | 1 | 127.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 8 | 110 | 13.8 | 9 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Kaden WetjenWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 9 | 152 | 16.9 | 7 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Tahj BrooksHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 4 | 232 | 58.0 | 101 | 4 | 84 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 6 | 112 | 18.7 | 104 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 47 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Andrei IosivasWR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 51 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||
| Cam HeywardDT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole HolcombWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||
| DJ Turner IICB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh NewtonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing TindallWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan CookFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| P.J. LockeFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin EcholsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-BuntingCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn JenkinsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 2/2 | 6 | 36 |
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |