Steelers at Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 14 · SNL
Final Score
Steelers 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Bengals 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPDrew Allar 140 yds passingTahj Brooks 127 yds rushingGermie Bernard 77 yds receivingDax Hill 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 209 · 235Passing yards 140 · 108Rushing yards 69 · 127Completions 10/17 · 6/10Yards per carry 5.8 · 12.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 23d ago
In a closely contested matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals held off the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 21-14, asserting their dominance in Week 10 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Bengals' position as a playoff contender, while the Steelers face crucial challenges ahead in their quest for postseason glory.
Cincinnati's offense was led by quarterback Joe Burrow, who tossed two touchdown passes and orchestrated a balanced attack. Running back Tahj Brooks was a standout on the ground, racking up 127 rushing yards and finding the end zone, while Drew Allar of the Steelers managed 140 passing yards but struggled to keep pace with the Bengals' offensive firepower.
Defensively, Cincinnati's Dax Hill made a pivotal interception that shifted momentum in the game's second half, allowing the Bengals to maintain their lead. Despite Jamel Dean's solid performance with two tackles for Pittsburgh, the Steelers' defense was unable to contain the Bengals' explosive plays when it mattered most, marking a significant turning point in the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | ||||||
| Drew AllarQB | 10/17 | 59% | 140 | 1 | 1 | 80.5 |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 6/10 | 60% | 108 | 2 | 0 | 136.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 27 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Tahj BrooksHB | 9 | 127 | 14.1 | 51 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Germie BernardWR | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 14 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Tyreek HillWR | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 15 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tahj BrooksHB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||
| Jamel DeanCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin EcholsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bengals | |||||
| Dax HillCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan CookFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett CarterMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |