Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
52
FINAL
55
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 55-52. Both teams battled fiercely, but the Steelers emerged victorious in a game that had major playoff implications early in the season. The high-scoring affair showcased offensive firepower and big plays from both sides.
Leading the charge for the Bengals was quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for an impressive 493 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Meanwhile, Bucky Irving of the Steelers dominated on the ground, racking up 203 rushing yards, proving essential in keeping the chains moving and the clock running. Ja'Marr Chase also had a standout performance, catching for 170 yards, but it ultimately wasn't enough to secure the win for Cincinnati.
Defensively, the Steelers made crucial plays, with Alex Highsmith recording three sacks that disrupted Burrow's rhythm and limited his effectiveness in key moments. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh's defense managed to hold off the Bengals on a critical drive, sealing the victory. With both teams showing their strengths, this matchup was a testament to the competitive nature of the league as the season unfolds.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 44 | 21 | 48% | 493 | 5 | 3 | 98.0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 39 | 22 | 56% | 437 | 3 | 6 | 81.8 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 3 | 2 | 67% | 10 | 0 | 0 | 71.5 |
| Joe Flacco | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 21 | 203 | 9.7 | 26 | 3 | 64 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 3 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyler Scott | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 170 | 28.3 | 70 | 1 | 93 | 1 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 3 | 127 | 42.3 | 33 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 8 | 127 | 15.9 | 53 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 37 | 2 | 34 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 25 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 29 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 14 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 20 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 26 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 58 |

