Cincinnati
Bengals
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28
FINAL
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Pittsburgh
Steelers
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals kicked off the 2028 season with a commanding 28-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. With both teams eager to establish dominance early in the year, the Bengals made a powerful statement, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength.
Leading the charge for Cincinnati was quarterback T.J. Moore, who threw for a touchdown and effectively managed the game. Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was a standout target, racking up 101 receiving yards, while Nate Frazier contributed with 51 rushing yards. The Bengals' offense displayed a balanced attack that kept the Steelers' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals were relentless, with Boye Mafe dominating the field by recording four total tackles and two sacks, disrupting Pittsburgh's rhythm. The game's turning point came when Jyaire Hill intercepted Drew Allar twice, thwarting any potential comeback for the Steelers and solidifying Cincinnati's control. Overall, the Bengals proved they are ready to make a run this season with a well-rounded team performance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 31 | 15 | 48% | 149 | 1 | 4 | 33.6 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 13 | 7 | 54% | 122 | 1 | 1 | 79.6 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 91 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Frazier | HB | 11 | 51 | 4.6 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 2 | 101 | 50.5 | 65 | 1 | 91 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 67 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 43 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 38 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bryant Wesco Jr. | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ben Roberts | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylen McClain | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Peyton Bowen | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Sandell | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brock Taylor | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

