Cincinnati
Bengals
1-1
20
FINAL
52
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cincinnati Bengals 52-20 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The victory not only boosts Pittsburgh's confidence but also sends a clear message to the rest of the league as they aim to solidify their playoff aspirations early in the year.
Aaron Rodgers was the standout performer for the Steelers, throwing for an impressive 375 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his veteran prowess. While Jaylen Warren struggled to find running lanes with just 34 rushing yards, the aerial assault led by Rodgers proved more than sufficient to keep the Bengals' defense on its heels. Ja'Marr Chase of Cincinnati did his best to keep pace, racking up 163 receiving yards, but it wasn't nearly enough.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Jaquan Brisker making a game-changing impact by snatching two interceptions, which helped swing the momentum firmly in Pittsburgh's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Brisker’s first pick set up a quick touchdown, extending the lead to 24-7 and forcing the Bengals to play catch-up for the remainder of the game. With a balanced offensive attack and a stingy defense, Pittsburgh outlasted Cincinnati in a commanding fashion.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 25 | 15 | 375 | 4 | 1 | 127.0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 27 | 16 | 357 | 3 | 4 | 101.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 12 | 28 | 2.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 2 | 163 | 81.5 | 2 | 82 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 112 | 37.3 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 1 | 49 | 1 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Russ Yeast | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elandon Roberts | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaka Heyward | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 49 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

