Cincinnati
Bengals
1-1
56
FINAL
23
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 56-23 in a decisive Week 3 matchup of the 2031 season. With this victory, the Bengals improve their standing in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their place as a top contender.
Avery Ervin was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for an impressive 536 yards and five touchdowns, leading the Bengals' explosive offense. Ja'Marr Chase emerged as his favorite target, racking up 183 receiving yards, consistently breaking through the Steelers' secondary. The Bengals' offensive line provided Ervin with ample time to execute plays, contributing to their offensive fireworks.
Defensively, Jalen Redmond was the standout performer for Cincinnati, recording six total tackles and two sacks, which disrupted the Steelers' rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Redmond's pressure forced a critical turnover, allowing the Bengals to extend their lead and effectively seal the game. Despite a couple of interceptions from Trevin Wallace of the Steelers, the Pittsburgh defense struggled to contain the Bengals’ high-octane offense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Ervin | QB | 34 | 24 | 71% | 536 | 5 | 3 | 115.8 |
| Drew Mestemaker | QB | 36 | 22 | 61% | 312 | 1 | 2 | 75.2 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 6 | 6 | 100% | 75 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Baxter | HB | 17 | 60 | 3.5 | 33 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Drew Mestemaker | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Christian Trent | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mario Craver | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxx Dejean | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Griggs | FB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 183 | 26.1 | 26 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 9 | 176 | 19.6 | 38 | 3 | 47 | 0 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 8 | 168 | 21.0 | 25 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Jaxx Dejean | WR | 7 | 141 | 20.1 | 84 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 17 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Mario Craver | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 10 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Malachi Toney | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| CJ Baxter | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Decker DeGraaf | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amare Adams | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Santiago Fernandez | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylen Shockey | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Francis Brewu | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Rushing | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Mauldin | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Boyd | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teitum Tuioti | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Cooper | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 3 | 4 | 2 | 39 |

