Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-3
22
FINAL
47
Cincinnati
Bengals
7-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 47-22, solidifying their position in the playoff race during Week 10 of the 2026 season. The Bengals' offensive explosion showcased their potential as they look to make a postseason push.
Lamar Jackson was the star of the night, throwing for 297 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating his dual-threat capability and making crucial plays throughout the game. On the receiving end, Dont'e Thornton Jr. was a standout target, racking up an impressive 189 yards, consistently stretching the field and finding space against the Steelers' secondary. Meanwhile, Breece Hall kept the Steelers competitive with a remarkable 219 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bengals' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Bengals made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. They recorded a sack from Devonte Wyatt and an interception by Budda Baker, both pivotal in stifling any potential Steelers comeback. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Bengals scored two quick touchdowns, creating a gap that the Steelers could not bridge, ultimately sealing the game with their explosive offense and timely defensive stands.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 19 | 16 | 84% | 297 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 9 | 3 | 33% | 97 | 1 | 2 | 72.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 21 | 219 | 10.4 | 94 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 8 | 83 | 10.4 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 8 | 39 | 4.9 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 8 | 189 | 23.6 | 105 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 79 | 79.0 | 25 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 36 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 21 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preston Smith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Badgley | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 |

