Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-0
3
FINAL
34
Cincinnati
Bengals
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals secured a dominant 34-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3 of the 2027 season, solidifying their position as a contender early in the campaign. The win was crucial for Cincinnati, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience against a divisional rival.
Leading the charge for the Bengals was quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for an impressive 354 yards and three touchdowns, connecting frequently with standout receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who racked up 213 receiving yards. Chase's ability to stretch the field and create big plays was instrumental in Cincinnati's offensive success, while Chase Brown contributed with 65 rushing yards to keep the Steelers' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Bengals made their presence felt, with Adoree' Jackson snagging an interception that shifted momentum in the second half. Pittsburgh's struggles were exacerbated by a strong performance from the Bengals' front seven, limiting the Steelers' offensive production and forcing them into uncomfortable situations throughout the game. The turning point came early in the third quarter when Burrow connected with Chase for a 75-yard touchdown, putting the game out of reach and leaving the Steelers scrambling to respond.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 43 | 28 | 354 | 3 | 0 | 113.9 |
| Trey Lance | QB | 24 | 9 | 83 | 0 | 2 | 13.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 20 | 65 | 3.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 12 | 64 | 5.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 8 | 20 | 2.5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Trey Lance | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santiago Colon | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 11 | 213 | 19.4 | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 8 | 71 | 8.9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Santiago Colon | TE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Strong | FS | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ray Lewis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Germaine Pratt | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Jackson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah McFadden | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conor Peterson | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Tomlinson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 36 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 44 |

