Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-4
38
FINAL
27
Cincinnati
Bengals
3-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 38-27 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in a crucial Week 10 matchup of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Steelers showcased their offensive prowess while the Bengals fought hard to keep pace but ultimately fell short.
Joe Burrow led the Bengals with an impressive performance, throwing for 387 yards and four touchdowns. However, it was Rico Dowdle's explosive 151 rushing yards and DK Metcalf's 153 receiving yards that propelled the Steelers to victory. Pittsburgh's ability to balance their offensive attack proved vital as they moved the ball effectively against Cincinnati's defense.
Defensively, the Steelers made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. T.J. Watt's interception was a turning point, halting a potential Bengals scoring drive and giving Pittsburgh the opportunity to extend their lead. With Alex Highsmith adding a sack, the Steelers' defense tightened when it mattered most, allowing them to hold off the Bengals and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 28 | 21 | 75% | 387 | 4 | 2 | 126.4 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 18 | 15 | 83% | 224 | 2 | 0 | 155.5 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 18 | 151 | 8.4 | 43 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 7 | 153 | 21.9 | 46 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 4 | 115 | 28.8 | 15 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 44 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 13 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 20 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 31 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon Roberts | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 44 |

