Cincinnati
Bengals
1-1
21
FINAL
38
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Cincinnati Bengals 38-21, solidifying their place in the early season standings. With Week 3 in the books, the Steelers showcased their offensive prowess, while the Bengals struggled to keep pace in this key divisional clash.
Drew Allar was the star of the show for Pittsburgh, throwing for an impressive 430 yards and five touchdowns, proving to be a formidable force behind center. His connection with the receiving corps was electric, as the Steelers’ offense clicked on all cylinders. Meanwhile, Ja'Marr Chase put on a show for Cincinnati, racking up 245 receiving yards, but the Bengals' ground game faltered with Chase Brown managing only 21 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Steelers made crucial plays that swung momentum their way. Robert Spears-Jennings led the charge with five total tackles, while Jaquan Brisker secured a pivotal interception that halted a potential Bengals comeback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Brisker's turnover led to a quick touchdown drive, effectively pushing Pittsburgh ahead and allowing them to control the game from there.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 31 | 20 | 430 | 5 | 1 | 134.0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 44 | 20 | 409 | 3 | 3 | 73.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 9 | 245 | 27.2 | 2 | 81 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 8 | 211 | 26.4 | 4 | 96 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 30 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

