Russell Wilson throws for a season-high 414 yards and 3 TDs as the Steelers top the Bengals 44-38
— Russell Wilson has been at the center of a quarterback controversy since he arrived in Pittsburgh, competing with Justin Fields for the starting job.
National Football League
FINAL
Pittsburgh Steelers
44
Cincinnati Bengals
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 7 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 44 |
| CIN | 14 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 38 |
Paycor Stadium · 66,112 att.
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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:39 44-38
Andrei Iosivas 3 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Field Goal 3:53 44-31
Chris Boswell 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:39 41-31
Tee Higgins 1 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:06 41-24
Payton Wilson 21 Yd Fumble Return (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Touchdown 0:22 34-24
Pat Freiermuth 25 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Field Goal 3:53 27-24
Evan McPherson 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 27-21
Chris Boswell 34 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:31 24-21
Chris Boswell 50 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:19 21-21
Najee Harris 10 Yd Rush (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Touchdown 9:52 14-21
Ja'Marr Chase 4 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 14:56 14-14
Calvin Austin III 23 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Touchdown 5:01 7-14
Chase Brown 1 Yd Rush (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 7:41 7-7
George Pickens 17 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Touchdown 11:49 0-7
Cam Taylor-Britt 51 Yd Interception Return (Evan McPherson Kick)
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PIT
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:39 · End of Game
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CIN 2:39
5 plays, 64 yards, 1:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:39 44-38
Andrei Iosivas 3 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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PIT 3:53
11 plays, 72 yards, 4:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:53 44-31
Chris Boswell 30 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 8:39
7 plays, 70 yards, 2:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:39 41-31
Tee Higgins 1 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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CIN 11:06
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:37 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:06 41-24
Payton Wilson 21 Yd Fumble Return (Chris Boswell Kick)
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PIT 12:43
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:46 · Punt
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CIN 13:29
4 plays, 27 yards, 1:53 · Interception
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PIT 0:22
6 plays, 80 yards, 3:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:22 34-24
Pat Freiermuth 25 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Chris Boswell Kick)
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CIN 3:53
12 plays, 48 yards, 7:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:53 27-24
Evan McPherson 38 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 11:28
7 plays, 47 yards, 3:32 · Missed FG
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PIT
8 plays, 65 yards, 1:56 · Field Goal
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CIN 1:56
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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PIT 3:31
5 plays, 29 yards, 1:05 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 27-21
Chris Boswell 34 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:31 24-21
Chris Boswell 50 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 4:36
5 plays, 27 yards, 2:43 · Fumble
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PIT 7:19
5 plays, 68 yards, 2:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:19 21-21
Najee Harris 10 Yd Rush (Chris Boswell Kick)
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CIN 9:52
9 plays, 70 yards, 5:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:52 14-21
Ja'Marr Chase 4 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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PIT 14:56
10 plays, 70 yards, 5:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:56 14-14
Calvin Austin III 23 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Chris Boswell Kick)
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CIN 5:01
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:01 7-14
Chase Brown 1 Yd Rush (Evan McPherson Kick)
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PIT 7:41
7 plays, 70 yards, 4:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:41 7-7
George Pickens 17 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Chris Boswell Kick)
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PIT 11:49
3 plays, 30 yards, 1:08 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:49 0-7
Cam Taylor-Britt 51 Yd Interception Return (Evan McPherson Kick)
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CIN 12:57
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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Team Stats
PIT
CIN
28
1st Downs
25
18
Passing 1st downs
16
5
Rushing 1st downs
5
5
1st downs from penalties
4
4-9
3rd down efficiency
4-8
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
66
Total Plays
57
520
Total Yards
375
7.9
Yards per Play
6.6
11
Total Drives
10
410
Passing
282
29/38
Comp/Att
28/38
10.3
Yards per pass
6.7
1
Interceptions thrown
1
2-4
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-27
110
Rushing
93
26
Rushing Attempts
15
4.2
Yards per rush
6.2
2-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
4-5
9-103
Penalties
11-101
1
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
1
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
31:09
Possession
28:51
Injuries
Cincinnati Bengals
- Cashius Howell Injured Reserve
- Kyle Dugger Questionable
- DJ Turner II Questionable
- Cedric Johnson Questionable
- Andrei Iosivas Injured Reserve
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Doneiko Slaughter Out
- Ben Skowronek Out
- Brandin Echols Out
- Michael Pittman Jr. Injured Reserve
- Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured Reserve
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