The Pittsburgh Steelers edged the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27 on September 27, 2026 at Acrisure Stadium, improving to 2-1 in a one-possession game decided by 3 points.
Quarter-by-Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 7 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 27 |
| PIT | 14 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 30 |
Jaylen Warren was the engine Pittsburgh needed in a back-and-forth AFC North fight, piling up 127 rushing yards on just 17 carries and adding 49 more through the air as the Steelers edged Cincinnati 30-27. Warren averaged 7.5 yards per carry and ripped off a 35-yard run, constantly keeping the Bengals on their heels while Aaron Rodgers attacked over the top. Rodgers finished with 292 yards and three touchdowns, hitting Roman Wilson, Ben Skowronek and DK Metcalf for scores. Pittsburgh never fully pulled away, but Warren’s 176 yards from scrimmage gave the offense a steady heartbeat every time Cincinnati threatened to take control.
Joe Burrow and the Bengals made Pittsburgh earn every bit of it. Burrow completed 28 of 37 passes for 282 yards and three touchdowns without an interception, with Ja’Marr Chase going for 98 yards and a score and Tee Higgins adding 90 yards and another touchdown. Cincinnati actually grabbed a 27-24 lead early in the fourth, but Chris Boswell answered with two field goals, including the 33-yard winner with 2:15 left. Dexter Lawrence II gave Rodgers problems with two sacks, but Cincinnati’s two lost fumbles proved costly in a game this tight. Warren set the tone, Boswell finished it, and Pittsburgh survived another divisional slugfest.
Postgame Statistical Breakdown
Team Stats
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 27 | 30 |
| Total Offensive Yards | 352 | 411 |
| Passing Yards | 269 | 273 |
| Rushing Yards | 83 | 138 |
| Total Plays | 56 | 59 |
| Yards Per Play | 6.3 | 7.0 |
| First Downs | 19 | 22 |
| Third Downs | 6-12 | 7-12 |
| Third-Down % | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| Fourth Downs | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Total Offensive TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles Lost | 2 | 0 |
| Sacks Allowed | 1 | 2 |
| Penalties | 6 | 5 |
| Penalty Yards | 40 | 37 |
| Time of Possession | 30:06 | 29:54 |
Passing
Cincinnati Bengals
- Joe Burrow — 28/37, 75.7%, 282 YDS, 3 TD, 0 INT, 7.6 YPA, 1 SACK, 123.9 RTG
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Aaron Rodgers — 19/34, 55.9%, 292 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT, 8.6 YPA, 2 SACK, 101.6 RTG
Rushing
Cincinnati Bengals
- Chase Brown — 13 CAR, 61 YDS, 4.7 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 13
- Joe Burrow — 2 CAR, 13 YDS, 6.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 8, 1 FUM
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Jaylen Warren — 17 CAR, 127 YDS, 7.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 35
- Aaron Rodgers — 3 CAR, 10 YDS, 3.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 12
Receiving
Cincinnati Bengals
- Ja’Marr Chase — 9 REC, 12 TGT, 98 YDS, 10.9 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 21
- Tee Higgins — 6 REC, 7 TGT, 90 YDS, 15.0 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 28
- Mike Gesicki — 3 REC, 3 TGT, 37 YDS, 12.3 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 25
- Dohnte Meyers — 3 REC, 5 TGT, 29 YDS, 9.7 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 23
- Tanner Hudson — 2 REC, 2 TGT, 13 YDS, 6.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 7
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Darnell Washington — 3 REC, 4 TGT, 67 YDS, 22.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 47
- Roman Wilson — 3 REC, 6 TGT, 60 YDS, 20.0 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 38
- Jaylen Warren — 3 REC, 4 TGT, 49 YDS, 16.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 30
- DK Metcalf — 3 REC, 5 TGT, 31 YDS, 10.3 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 14
- Pat Freiermuth — 2 REC, 4 TGT, 30 YDS, 15.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 22
Scoring Plays
| Qtr | Clock | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 13:10 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Roman Wilson 38-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Chris Boswell kick) | CIN 0, PIT 7 |
| Q1 | 5:50 | Cincinnati Bengals | Ja’Marr Chase 3-yard pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson kick) | CIN 7, PIT 7 |
| Q1 | 0:52 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Ben Skowronek 23-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Chris Boswell kick) | CIN 7, PIT 14 |
| Q2 | 10:16 | Cincinnati Bengals | Evan McPherson 50-yard field goal | CIN 10, PIT 14 |
| Q2 | 7:05 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell 44-yard field goal | CIN 10, PIT 17 |
| Q2 | 0:34 | Cincinnati Bengals | Tee Higgins 28-yard pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson kick) | CIN 17, PIT 17 |
| Q3 | 8:22 | Cincinnati Bengals | Evan McPherson 38-yard field goal | CIN 20, PIT 17 |
| Q3 | 2:43 | Pittsburgh Steelers | DK Metcalf 6-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Chris Boswell kick) | CIN 20, PIT 24 |
| Q4 | 13:29 | Cincinnati Bengals | Mike Gesicki 25-yard pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson kick) | CIN 27, PIT 24 |
| Q4 | 8:45 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell 36-yard field goal | CIN 27, PIT 27 |
| Q4 | 2:15 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell 33-yard field goal | CIN 27, PIT 30 |
Defense
Cincinnati Bengals
- Dexter Lawrence II — 4 TOT, 3 SOLO, 3 TFL, 2 SACK, 2 QBH
- Jordan Battle — 4 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 INT, 11 INT YDS, 1 PD
- Kyle Dugger — 8 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 PD
- Barrett Carter — 6 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 QBH, 1 PD
- Demetrius Knight Jr. — 9 TOT, 2 SOLO
- Tacario Davis — 5 TOT, 5 SOLO, 1 PD
- Dax Hill — 4 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 PD
- Cashius Howell — 2 TOT, 1 SOLO, 2 QBH
- Jonathan Allen — 2 TOT, 2 QBH
- Bryan Cook — 2 TOT, 2 SOLO
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Patrick Queen — 13 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 PD
- Jalen Ramsey — 8 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 TFL
- Derrick Harmon — 1 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Rayshawn Jenkins — 9 TOT, 5 SOLO
- Jaquan Brisker — 8 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Payton Wilson — 6 TOT, 1 PD
- Jamel Dean — 5 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 PD
- Sebastian Joseph-Day — 1 QBH, 1 FR
- Cameron Heyward — 1 TOT, 1 SOLO, 2 QBH
- Asante Samuel Jr. — 2 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 PD
Kick Returns
Cincinnati Bengals
- Ke’Shawn Williams — 5 KR, 131 YDS, 26.2 AVG, LONG 34, 0 TD
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Kaden Wetjen — 5 KR, 102 YDS, 20.4 AVG, LONG 22, 0 TD
Punt Returns
Cincinnati Bengals
- Ke’Shawn Williams — 1 PR, 0 YDS, 0.0 AVG, 0 TD
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Kaden Wetjen — 1 PR, 5 YDS, 5.0 AVG, LONG 5, 0 TD
