Cincinnati
Bengals
1-1
14
FINAL
26
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 3 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 26-14. The victory was crucial for the Steelers as they look to solidify their position in the division early in the season. Pittsburgh's offense was firing on all cylinders, leading to a statement win at home.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the way for the Steelers, throwing for 173 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his veteran poise under pressure. Running back Jaylen Warren was a force on the ground, racking up 116 rushing yards and adding balance to the Steelers' attack. Wide receiver DK Metcalf also contributed significantly, hauling in 79 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target for Rodgers.
The Steelers' defense played a key role in the outcome, limiting the Bengals to just two touchdowns. Despite a strong effort from Bengals' cornerback DJ Turner II, who recorded two interceptions, Pittsburgh's defense held firm, with critical stops throughout the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Pittsburghโs defense intercepted a pass, setting up a touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 19 | 12 | 63% | 173 | 3 | 2 | 92.6 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 13 | 5 | 38% | 111 | 1 | 3 | 55.7 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 116 | 16.6 | 15 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 10 | 49 | 4.9 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 16 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 29 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 29 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 27 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 25 |

