Mixon runs for career-high 165 yards, Bengals crush Steelers
— Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton, who played for the Steelers for his first four years, got his first pick-6 at any level of football against his former team late in the first half Sunday.
National Football League
FINAL
Pittsburgh Steelers
10
Cincinnati Bengals
41
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| CIN | 10 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 41 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Cleveland Browns | W 27-6 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | W 16-10 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 26-19 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 34-22 | NFL |
| 10/1/26 | @ Cleveland Browns | L 24-27 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:59 10-41
Pat Freiermuth 15 Yd pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Touchdown 13:10 3-41
Joe Mixon 1 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Field Goal 2:35 3-34
Evan McPherson 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:30 3-31
Mike Hilton 24 Yd Interception Return (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 2:43 3-24
Joe Mixon 1 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 14:15 3-17
Tee Higgins 32 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Field Goal 2:17 3-10
Chris Boswell 40 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:01 0-10
Evan McPherson 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:29 0-7
Joe Burrow 8 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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PIT
7 plays, 48 yards, 1:47 · End of Game
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CIN 1:47
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:12 · Punt
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PIT 2:59
9 plays, 69 yards, 3:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:59 10-41
Pat Freiermuth 15 Yd pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Chris Boswell Kick)
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CIN 6:11
6 plays, 20 yards, 4:25 · Punt
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PIT 10:36
6 plays, 28 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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CIN 13:10
5 plays, 65 yards, 2:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:10 3-41
Joe Mixon 1 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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PIT 1:07
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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CIN 2:35
8 plays, 12 yards, 3:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:35 3-34
Evan McPherson 51 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 6:23
5 plays, 27 yards, 2:04 · Fumble
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CIN 8:27
5 plays, 8 yards, 3:44 · Punt
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PIT 12:11
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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PIT
2 plays, -9 yards, 0:30 · End of Half
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PIT 0:30
1 play, 0 yards, 0:07 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:30 3-31
Mike Hilton 24 Yd Interception Return (Evan McPherson Kick)
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CIN 0:37
6 plays, 35 yards, 1:11 · Interception
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PIT 1:48
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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CIN 2:43
14 plays, 84 yards, 7:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:43 3-24
Joe Mixon 1 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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PIT 10:18
7 plays, 28 yards, 3:57 · Punt
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CIN 14:15
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:15 3-17
Tee Higgins 32 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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PIT 2:17
8 plays, 53 yards, 3:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:17 3-10
Chris Boswell 40 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 6:01
4 plays, -8 yards, 1:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:01 0-10
Evan McPherson 31 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 7:56
3 plays, 14 yards, 1:33 · Interception
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CIN 9:29
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:29 0-7
Joe Burrow 8 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Team Stats
PIT
CIN
16
1st Downs
25
15
Passing 1st downs
11
1
Rushing 1st downs
13
0
1st downs from penalties
1
7-13
3rd down efficiency
5-11
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
59
Total Plays
65
301
Total Yards
370
5.1
Yards per Play
5.7
12
Total Drives
10
250
Passing
172
24/41
Comp/Att
20/25
5.7
Yards per pass
6.4
2
Interceptions thrown
1
3-13
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-18
51
Rushing
198
15
Rushing Attempts
38
3.4
Yards per rush
5.2
1-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
4-30
Penalties
3-18
3
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
24:40
Possession
35:20
Injuries
Cincinnati Bengals
- Kyle Dugger Questionable
- Andrei Iosivas Injured Reserve
- Cashius Howell Injured Reserve
- Erick All Jr. Injured Reserve
- Tanner Hudson Injured Reserve
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Ben Skowronek Questionable
- Doneiko Slaughter Questionable
- Brandin Echols Questionable
- Michael Pittman Jr. Injured Reserve
- Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured Reserve
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