Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-7
35
FINAL
38
Cincinnati
Bengals
9-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 13 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 38-35, solidifying their playoff aspirations in a tightly contested battle. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, as they jockey for position in the competitive AFC North.
Joe Burrow was the standout performer for the Bengals, throwing for an impressive 356 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite talent and ability to deliver under pressure. His connection with the receivers proved pivotal, making critical plays that kept the Bengals ahead. On the other side, George Pickens shined for the Steelers with 182 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, Jaylen McClain made a significant impact for Cincinnati, leading the team with 10 total tackles and an interception that proved crucial in the game's final moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Burrow orchestrated a game-winning drive, culminating in a touchdown pass that gave the Bengals the edge. The Steelers fought valiantly, but ultimately, it was the Bengals' defensive stand that sealed their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 42 | 32 | 76% | 356 | 4 | 0 | 132.6 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 29 | 20 | 69% | 315 | 3 | 1 | 124.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 13 | 64 | 4.9 | 24 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 48 | 4.0 | 21 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Bryant Wesco Jr. | WR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 39 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 22 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Darius Taylor | HB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 7 | 182 | 26.0 | 86 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 9 | 169 | 18.8 | 89 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 10 | 87 | 8.7 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 13 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bryant Wesco Jr. | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Montell Owens | FB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen McClain | SS | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Bowen | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Walker | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton Thomas | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Lowry | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Taylor | K | 1 | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 31 |

