Cincinnati
Bengals
4-8
42
FINAL
35
Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 13 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals outlasted the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 42-35, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Both teams knew the stakes were high, and they delivered a gripping contest that showcased their offensive firepower and defensive resilience.
Justin Fields led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for 300 yards and contributing significantly to their scoring effort. The Steelers’ Joe Milton also shined under pressure, tossing three touchdown passes, while Jonathan Taylor dominated the ground game with 167 rushing yards. Jerimiah Smith was a standout in the receiving corps for Pittsburgh, racking up 201 yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Myles Garrett recording an impressive 3.5 sacks, but it was Maxwell Hairston who made his presence felt with five total tackles and an interception. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bengals’ defense managed to halt a potential game-tying drive, allowing Cincinnati to secure the victory and solidify their position in the playoff race.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 30 | 20 | 67% | 300 | 3 | 1 | 118.7 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 278 | 3 | 1 | 127.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 9 | 167 | 18.6 | 2 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 148 | 12.3 | 13 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 11 | 99 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerimiah Smith | WR | 6 | 201 | 33.5 | 56 | 3 | 61 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 8 | 141 | 17.6 | 119 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 30 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 29 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 13 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Garrett | LEDG | 4 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Corliss Waitman | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 45 |

