Bengals vs Steelers Week 3 2026: Final Score 30

Final2026 Week 3

Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PASun, Sep 27, 2026, 1:00 PM ET

Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 3 2026

Cincinnati Bengals

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Pittsburgh Steelers

HomeWon

Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bengals	7	10	3	7	27
Steelers	14	3	7	6	30

CIN 27PIT 30 Final

Passing leader
Aaron Rodgers
PIT · QB
23.7PPR pts
19/34, 292 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Ja'Marr Chase
CIN · WR
24.8PPR pts
9 REC, 98 YDS, 1 TD
Bengals leader
Joe Burrow
CIN · QB
22.6PPR pts
28/37, 282 YDS, 3 TD
Defensive playmaker
Jordan Battle
CIN
1 INT, 4 TKL

Steelers 30, Bengals 27: Pittsburgh holds off Cincinnati

Pittsburgh broke a 17–17 halftime tie, outscoring Cincinnati 13–10 after the break to win 30–27. The Steelers finished with a 411–352 edge in total offense and averaged 7.0 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Bengals went 6-for-12 on third down and committed two turnovers.

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Key advantages

+0.7 yards/play PIT 7.0 · CIN 6.3
+1 turnover margin PIT 1 · CIN 2 turnovers
+59 total yards PIT 411 · CIN 352

Game Highlights

Watch on YouTube: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Game Highlights | NFL 2026 Season Week 3

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Why the Steelers Won

Pittsburgh won the efficiency, turnover, and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Bengals vs Steelers
Bengals	Stat	Steelers
6.3	Yards per play	7.0

2	Turnovers	1

352	Total yards	411

Other team stats
56	Plays	59

50%	Third-down conversion	58%

30:06	Time of possession	29:54

Scoring Summary

The Steelers scored three touchdowns and three field goals; the Bengals scored three touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Bengals vs Steelers
Time	Team	Play	CIN	PIT
1st quarter
13:10	PIT	Aaron Rodgers → Roman Wilson, 38-yard TD Takes leadChris Boswell XP	0	7
5:50	CIN	Joe Burrow → Ja'Marr Chase, 3-yard TD Ties gameEvan McPherson XP	7	7
0:52	PIT	Aaron Rodgers → Ben Skowronek, 23-yard TD Takes leadChris Boswell XP	7	14
2nd quarter
10:16	CIN	Evan McPherson 50-yard FG	10	14
7:05	PIT	Chris Boswell 44-yard FG Extends lead	10	17
0:34	CIN	Joe Burrow → Tee Higgins, 28-yard TD Ties gameEvan McPherson XP	17	17
3rd quarter
8:22	CIN	Evan McPherson 38-yard FG Takes lead	20	17
2:43	PIT	Aaron Rodgers → DK Metcalf, 6-yard TD Takes leadChris Boswell XP	20	24
4th quarter
13:29	CIN	Joe Burrow → Mike Gesicki, 25-yard TD Takes leadEvan McPherson XP	27	24
8:45	PIT	Chris Boswell 36-yard FG Ties game	27	27
2:15	PIT	Chris Boswell 33-yard FG Game winner	27	30

Fantasy Points: Bengals vs Steelers, Week 3 2026

Fantasy leaders

Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR24.8 PTSWR5
Aaron RodgersPITQB23.7 PTSQB8
Joe BurrowCINQB22.6 PTSQB10
Tee HigginsCINWR21.0 PTSWR8

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Aaron RodgersPITQB	23.7	QB8	19/34	292	3	1	3	10	0	101.6	Start/Sit →
Joe BurrowCINQB	22.6	QB10	28/37	282	3	0	2	13	0	123.9	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR	24.8	WR5	WR	—	—	—	12	9	98	1	Start/Sit →
Tee HigginsCINWR	21.0	WR8	WR	—	—	—	7	6	90	1	Start/Sit →
Jaylen WarrenPITRB	20.6	RB8	RB	17	127	0	4	3	49	0	Start/Sit →
Roman WilsonPITWR	15.0	WR24	WR	—	—	—	6	3	60	1	Start/Sit →
Mike GesickiCINTE	12.7	TE12	TE	—	—	—	3	3	37	1	Start/Sit →
DK MetcalfPITWR	12.1	WR35	WR	—	—	—	5	3	31	1	Start/Sit →
Ben SkowronekPITWR	10.3	WR43	WR	—	—	—	1	1	23	1	Start/Sit →
Darnell WashingtonPITTE	9.7	TE18	TE	—	—	—	4	3	67	0	Start/Sit →
Chase BrownCINRB	8.9	RB33	RB	13	61	0	2	2	8	0	Start/Sit →
Dohnte MeyersCINWR	5.9	WR68	WR	—	—	—	5	3	29	0	Start/Sit →
Pat FreiermuthPITTE	5.1	TE34	TE	1	1	0	4	2	30	0	Start/Sit →
Michael PittmanPITWR	3.6	WR88	WR	—	—	—	5	2	16	0
Tanner HudsonCINTE	3.3	TE41	TE	—	—	—	2	2	13	0
Samaje PerineCINRB	2.4	RB60	RB	3	9	0	3	1	5	0	Start/Sit →
Germie BernardPITWR	2.4	WR101	WR	—	—	—	1	1	14	0	Start/Sit →
Robert TonyanPITTE	1.2	TE60	TE	—	—	—	1	1	2	0	Start/Sit →
Colbie YoungCINWR	1.2	WR112	WR	—	—	—	1	1	2	0	Start/Sit →
Drew SampleCINTE	1.0	TE62	TE	—	—	—	2	1	0	0	Start/Sit →
Travis HomerPITRB	0.0	—	RB	1	0	0	—	—	—	—	Start/Sit →
Lew NicholsPITRB	0.0	—	RB	1	0	0	—	—	—	—	Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Cincinnati Bengals

Snap Share

Ja'Marr ChaseWR57 snaps100%
Tee HigginsWR53 snaps93%
Chase BrownRB40 snaps70%
Dohnte MeyersWR32 snaps56%
Mike GesickiTE29 snaps51%

Target Share37 targets

Ja'Marr Chase32%, 12 targets
Tee Higgins19%, 7 targets
Dohnte Meyers14%, 5 targets
Samaje Perine8%, 3 targets
Mike Gesicki8%, 3 targets
Other19%, 7 targets

Carry Share18 carries

Chase Brown72%, 13 carries
Samaje Perine17%, 3 carries
Joe Burrow11%, 2 carries

Pittsburgh Steelers

Snap Share

DK MetcalfWR59 snaps95%
Jaylen WarrenRB56 snaps90%
Darnell WashingtonTE47 snaps76%
Michael PittmanWR45 snaps73%
Pat FreiermuthTE37 snaps60%

Target Share31 targets

Roman Wilson19%, 6 targets
DK Metcalf16%, 5 targets
Michael Pittman16%, 5 targets
Pat Freiermuth13%, 4 targets
Jaylen Warren13%, 4 targets
Other23%, 7 targets

Carry Share23 carries

Jaylen Warren74%, 17 carries
Aaron Rodgers13%, 3 carries
Travis Homer4%, 1 carries
Pat Freiermuth4%, 1 carries
Lew Nichols4%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR	57	100%	12	32%	0
DK MetcalfPITWR	59	95%	5	16%	0
Tee HigginsCINWR	53	93%	7	19%	0
Jaylen WarrenPITRB	56	90%	4	13%	17
Darnell WashingtonPITTE	47	76%	4	13%	0
Michael PittmanPITWR	45	73%	5	16%	0
Chase BrownCINRB	40	70%	2	5%	13
Pat FreiermuthPITTE	37	60%	4	13%	1
Dohnte MeyersCINWR	32	56%	5	14%	0
Mike GesickiCINTE	29	51%	3	8%	0
Drew SampleCINTE	29	51%	2	5%	0
Roman WilsonPITWR	24	39%	6	19%	0
Samaje PerineCINRB	18	32%	3	8%	3
Germie BernardPITWR	17	27%	1	3%	0
Tanner HudsonCINTE	13	23%	2	5%	0
Erick AllCINTE	12	21%	0	0%	0
Ben SkowronekPITWR	11	18%	1	3%	0
Robert TonyanPITTE	4	6%	1	3%	0
Riley NowakowskiPITTE	4	6%	0	0%	0
Travis HomerPITRB	3	5%	0	0%	1
Lew NicholsPITRB	3	5%	0	0%	1
Colbie YoungCINWR	1	2%	1	3%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Biggest overperformer+8.8Tee Higgins21.0 PTS vs 12.2 xFP
Biggest underperformer−5.1Michael Pittman Jr.3.6 PTS vs 8.7 xFP
Highest expected volume21.0 xFPJa'Marr Chase24.8 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR	24.8	21.0	+3.8	100%	32% tgt	—	0	0	0%	12	32%
Joe BurrowCIN · QB	22.6	18.5	+4.1	100%	37 att	—	37	2	11%	0	0%
Aaron RodgersPIT · QB	23.7	17.7	+6.0	100%	34 att	—	34	3	13%	0	0%
Jaylen WarrenPIT · RB	20.6	17.2	+3.4	90%	74% car	—	0	17	74%	4	13%
Tee HigginsCIN · WR	21.0	12.2	+8.8	93%	19% tgt	—	0	0	0%	7	19%
Chase BrownCIN · RB	8.9	11.3	−2.4	70%	72% car	—	0	13	72%	2	5%
Roman WilsonPIT · WR	15.0	10.5	+4.5	39%	19% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	19%
DK MetcalfPIT · WR	12.1	8.7	+3.4	95%	16% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	16%
Dohnte MeyersCIN · WR	5.9	8.7	−2.8	56%	14% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	14%
Michael Pittman Jr.PIT · WR	3.6	8.7	−5.1	73%	16% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	16%
Pat FreiermuthPIT · TE	5.1	7.6	−2.5	60%	13% tgt	—	0	1	4%	4	13%
Samaje PerineCIN · RB	2.4	7.1	−4.7	32%	17% car	—	0	3	17%	3	8%
Darnell WashingtonPIT · TE	9.7	7.0	+2.7	76%	13% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	13%
Mike GesickiCIN · TE	12.7	5.2	+7.5	51%	8% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	8%
Drew SampleCIN · TE	1.0	3.5	−2.5	51%	5% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	5%
Tanner HudsonCIN · TE	3.3	3.5	−0.2	23%	5% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	5%
Ben SkowronekPIT · WR	9.3	1.7	+7.6	18%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Colbie YoungCIN · WR	1.2	1.7	−0.5	2%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Germie BernardPIT · WR	2.4	1.7	+0.7	27%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Robert TonyanPIT · TE	1.2	1.7	−0.5	6%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Lew NicholsPIT · RB	0.0	0.6	−0.6	5%	4% car	—	0	1	4%	0	0%
Travis HomerPIT · RB	0.0	0.6	−0.6	5%	4% car	—	0	1	4%	0	0%

Team totals: Bengals 37 targets and 18 carries; Steelers 31 targets and 23 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2026 season: 1.75 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.60 per carry and 0.47 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Joe Burrow

CIN · QB · 22.6 pts on 18.5 expected

28 of 37 passing for 282 yards, 3 touchdowns; 2 carries for 13 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.5 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Jaguars. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Joe Burrow →

Aaron Rodgers Ran hot

PIT · QB · 23.7 pts on 17.7 expected

19 of 34 passing for 292 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 3 carries for 10 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 5 against the Colts. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Aaron Rodgers →

Ja'Marr Chase Strong role

CIN · WR · 24.8 pts on 21.0 expected

12 targets (32% of the team's), 9 catches for 98 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.0 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Jaguars. Bet on the role more than the result.

Trend: Season high in targets (12).

Start/Sit: Ja'Marr Chase →

Tee Higgins Ran hot

CIN · WR · 21.0 pts on 12.2 expected

7 targets (19% of the team's), 6 catches for 90 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Jaguars. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Tee Higgins →

Jaylen Warren Strong role

PIT · RB · 20.6 pts on 17.2 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for 49 yards; 17 carries (74% of the team's) for 127 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.2 expected. Next up: Week 5 against the Colts. Bet on the role more than the result.

Trend: Season high in carries (17).

Start/Sit: Jaylen Warren →

Roman Wilson Short-yardage role

PIT · WR · 15.0 pts on 10.5 expected

6 targets (19% of the team's), 3 catches for 60 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.5 expected. Next up: Week 5 against the Colts. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Roman Wilson →

Michael Pittman Jr. Unlucky

PIT · WR · 3.6 pts on 8.7 expected

5 targets (16% of the team's), 2 catches for 16 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 5 against the Colts. Bet on the role more than the result.

Mike Gesicki Ran hot

CIN · TE · 12.7 pts on 5.2 expected

3 targets (8% of the team's), 3 catches for 37 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Jaguars. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Mike Gesicki →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Cincinnati Bengals

Stock up: Tee Higgins played 93% of the snaps, up from a 72% season average.
Stock up: Dohnte Meyers played 56% of the snaps, up from a 17% season average.
Stock up: Mike Gesicki played 51% of the snaps, up from a 34% season average.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Stock up: Jaylen Warren played 90% of the snaps, up from a 54% season average.
Stock up: Darnell Washington played 76% of the snaps, up from a 59% season average.
Stock down: Roman Wilson played 39% of the snaps, down from a 67% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 4.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Bengals defense and Steelers defense
Points allowed to	Bengals D	Steelers D
QBs	17.4	13.3
RBs	18.9	24.6
WRs	30.8	28.0
TEs	17.7	9.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Pittsburgh opened at 40% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Steelers win probability

Key Swings

+23Rodgers → Skowronek, 23-yd TD41% → 64%Q1 0:52
−28Burrow → Higgins, 28-yd TD71% → 43%Q2 0:34
+37Rodgers → Metcalf, 6-yd TD29% → 66%Q3 2:43
−42Burrow → Gesicki, 25-yd TD69% → 28%Q4 13:29
+38Boswell 33-yd FG48% → 86%Q4 2:15

Swing in Steelers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Bengals vs Steelers
Cincinnati Bengals	Measure	Pittsburgh Steelers
56	Plays	59
68%	Pass rate	61%
7.1	Yds / dropback	7.6
4.6	Yds / carry	6.0
6/12	Third downs	7/12

Efficiency edge Pittsburgh ran 3 more plays and gained 0.5 more yards per dropback.

Top targets
CIN Chase 32% · Higgins 19% · Meyers 14%
PIT Wilson 19% · Metcalf 16% · Pittman 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Bengals vs Steelers
Result	CIN	PIT
Touchdowns	3	3
Field goals	2	3
Punts	2	1
Turnovers	1	1

The Steelers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 4-play, 73-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
The Steelers scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to six minutes.

All 18 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
PIT	Q1 15:00	4	73	1:50	Touchdown
CIN	Q1 13:10	11	73	7:20	Touchdown
PIT	Q1 5:50	11	86	4:58	Touchdown
CIN	Q1 0:52	9	32	5:36	Field goal
PIT	Q2 10:16	6	40	3:11	Field goal
CIN	Q2 7:05	5	18	2:35	Punt
PIT	Q2 4:30	7	37	2:50	Interception
CIN	Q2 1:40	5	53	1:06	Touchdown
PIT	Q2 0:34	3	12	0:34	End of half
CIN	Q3 15:00	12	65	6:38	Field goal
PIT	Q3 8:22	11	74	5:39	Touchdown
CIN	Q3 2:43	8	64	4:14	Touchdown
PIT	Q4 13:29	6	11	2:37	Punt
PIT	Q4 10:52	4	-4	2:07	Field goal
CIN	Q4 8:45	3	8	1:06	Punt
PIT	Q4 7:39	8	77	5:24	Field goal
CIN	Q4 2:15	5	19	1:31	Fumble
PIT	Q4 0:44	2	-2	0:44	End of game

About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Bengals vs Steelers Head-to-Head

The Bengals and Steelers first met in 1970 and have played 114 times since. They have been AFC North rivals since 1970.

All-time series: 73–41Steelers lead, 114 meetings since 1970
Postseason: 2–0Steelers won in 2005 and 2015
Largest Bengals win: 42–71988
Largest Steelers win: 35–72011

Since 2021

6–5 Steelers lead

11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. S = Steelers win, B = Bengals win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

Week 10 Steelers at Bengals Sun, Nov 15, 2026 Upcoming

Recent Meetings

2026 Wk 3 Bengals at Steelers Sun, Sep 27, 2026 PIT 30 CIN 27 PIT W
2025 Wk 11 Bengals at Steelers, 2025 Wk 11 recap Sun, Nov 16, 2025 PIT 34 CIN 12 PIT W
2025 Wk 7 Steelers at Bengals, 2025 Wk 7 recap Thu, Oct 16, 2025 CIN 33 PIT 31 CIN W
2024 Wk 18 Bengals at Steelers, 2024 Wk 18 recap Sat, Jan 4, 2025 CIN 19 PIT 17 CIN W
2024 Wk 13 Steelers at Bengals, 2024 Wk 13 recap Sun, Dec 1, 2024 PIT 44 CIN 38 PIT W
2023 Wk 16 Bengals at Steelers, 2023 Wk 16 recap Sat, Dec 23, 2023 PIT 34 CIN 11 PIT W
2023 Wk 12 Steelers at Bengals, 2023 Wk 12 recap Sun, Nov 26, 2023 PIT 16 CIN 10 PIT W
2022 Wk 11 Bengals at Steelers, 2022 Wk 11 recap Sun, Nov 20, 2022 CIN 37 PIT 30 CIN W
2022 Wk 1 Steelers at Bengals, 2022 Wk 1 recap Sun, Sep 11, 2022 PIT 23 CIN 20 PIT W
2021 Wk 12 Steelers at Bengals, 2021 Wk 12 recap Sun, Nov 28, 2021 CIN 41 PIT 10 CIN W
2021 Wk 3 Bengals at Steelers, 2021 Wk 3 recap Sun, Sep 26, 2021 CIN 24 PIT 10 CIN W

Season to Date (Through Week 4)

The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Bengals vs Steelers
Bengals	Stat	Steelers
2-1	Record	2-2

26.7	Points per game	19.3

323.3	Yards per game	317.8

5.4	Yards per play	5.0

21.0	Points allowed per game	21.8

355.7	Yards allowed per game	322.3

Bengals vs Steelers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread: CIN −3.5Bengals failed to cover by 6.5
Total: 42.5Over: 57 points scored (by 14.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
Team	Implied	Actual	Difference
Bengals	23.0	27	+4.0
Steelers	19.5	30	+10.5

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Last 5 meetings: Bengals 3–2 ATS, overs 3–2.

Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Cincinnati Bengals

Against the spread: 2–1
Over/under: 2–1
ATS as favorite: 1–1
ATS as underdog: 1–0
ATS on the road: 1–1

Pittsburgh Steelers

Against the spread: 2–1
Over/under: 1–2
ATS as favorite: 1–0
ATS as underdog: 1–1
ATS at home: 2–0

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Bengals vs Steelers Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 10 in Cincinnati. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2026 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Bengals vs Steelers Game FAQ

Who won the 2026 Bengals vs Steelers Week 3 game?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 30–27 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The game was played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, on September 27, 2026. See the Steelers' 2026 schedule.

What was the final score of Bengals vs Steelers?

The final score was Steelers 30, Bengals 27. The teams were tied 17–17 at halftime, and the second half went Bengals 10, Steelers 13.

What happened in the Bengals vs Steelers game?

Pittsburgh broke a 17–17 halftime tie, outscoring Cincinnati 13–10 after the break to win 30–27. The Steelers finished with a 411–352 edge in total offense and averaged 7.0 yards per play. Ja'Marr Chase led all players with 9 catches for 98 yards and a touchdown. The Bengals committed 2 turnovers, the Steelers 1.

What was the game-winning score in Bengals vs Steelers?

Chris Boswell's 33-yard field goal with 2:15 left in the fourth quarter gave the Steelers a 30–27 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Bengals vs Steelers?

Ja'Marr Chase led the game with 24.8 PPR fantasy points, the WR5 of Week 3, on 9 catches for 98 yards and a touchdown. Aaron Rodgers was next with 23.7 (QB8). See Ja'Marr Chase's 2026 game log.

Who led Bengals vs Steelers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Aaron Rodgers (PIT) led all passers with 19 of 34 for 292 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. Jaylen Warren (PIT) led in rushing with 17 carries for 127 yards. Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) led in receiving with 9 catches for 98 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Ja'Marr Chase score against the Steelers?

Ja'Marr Chase scored 24.8 points in PPR leagues, 20.3 in half-PPR and 15.8 in standard scoring against the Steelers in Week 3 of the 2026 season, on 9 catches for 98 yards and a touchdown. He drew 32% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bengals vs Steelers?

Tee Higgins outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 21.0 PPR points on 12.2 xFP (+8.8). Michael Pittman Jr. fell furthest short, with 3.6 points on 8.7 xFP (−5.1). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Steelers come back to beat the Bengals?

The Steelers' chances of winning fell as low as 25% in the fourth quarter. Chris Boswell's 33-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Bengals vs Steelers record?

The Steelers lead the all-time series 73–41 across 114 meetings since 1970, including a 2–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Bengals and Steelers last play before this game?

Before Week 3 of 2026, they last met in the 2025 season on November 16, 2025, when the Steelers beat the Bengals 34–12.

Have the Bengals and Steelers met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2015 playoffs. The Bengals are 0–2 against the Steelers in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Bengals vs Steelers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bengals −3.5, making the Cincinnati Bengals 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 42.5. That implied about 23.0 points for the Bengals and 19.5 for the Steelers.

Did Bengals vs Steelers go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 42.5, and the teams combined for 57 points, 14.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Bengals vs Steelers?

The Steelers covered as 3.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Bengals −3.5. The final margin was 3 points.