Pittsburgh
Steelers
6-2
45
FINAL
38
Cincinnati
Bengals
6-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 10 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers held off the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 45-38, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season approaches its midpoint. Both teams fought hard, with the Steelers looking to maintain their momentum in a competitive division.
Leading the charge for Pittsburgh was quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for an impressive 437 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his veteran prowess. His key target, Germie Bernard, caught 10 passes for a staggering 208 yards, proving to be a game-changing presence on the field. On the other side, Cincinnati's Chase Brown had a standout performance on the ground, rushing for 156 yards, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Steelers made pivotal plays that turned the tide in their favor. Jalen Ramsey led the charge with five total tackles, while Keeanu Benton contributed significantly with two sacks that disrupted Cincinnati's offensive rhythm. The Bengals' Kyle Dugger did pick off two passes, but the Steelers' timely defensive stops and aggressive play ultimately sealed the victory for Pittsburgh.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 32 | 16 | 437 | 3 | 2 | 101.0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 24 | 20 | 266 | 3 | 1 | 135.0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 25 | 156 | 6.2 | 1 | 59 | 1 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 16 | 112 | 7.0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Damien Martinez | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ke'Shawn Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germie Bernard | WR | 6 | 208 | 34.7 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 143 | 23.8 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Damien Martinez | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 46 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 2 | 6 | 52 |

