The Steelers beat the Bengals 30–27 at home in Pittsburgh, moving to 2–1. The Bengals fell to 2–1.
For the Steelers, Aaron Rodgers went 19-for-34 for 292 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Jaylen Warren ran for 127 yards on 17 carries. Darnell Washington caught 3 passes for 67 yards.
For the Bengals, Joe Burrow went 28-for-37 for 282 yards with 3 touchdowns. Chase Brown ran for 61 yards on 13 carries. Ja'Marr Chase caught 9 passes for 98 yards and a touchdown.
On defense, Dexter Lawrence (Bengals) had 2 sacks and Jordan Battle (Bengals) had an interception.
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Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow against Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Lineups as listed before kickoff (Bengals: Sep 27, 2026, 8:56 AM ET; Steelers: Sep 27, 2026, 8:56 AM ET).
Bengals in this game: shotgun 75%, under center 25%, pistol 0% · one back 84%, two backs 12%, empty 4% · motion 72% (57 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Bengals lined him up on most snaps.
LCB#25 Joey Porter Jr. Questionable (not injury related - other)Next up: Asante Samuel Jr.
SS#20 Rayshawn JenkinsNext up: DeShon Elliott
FS#3 Jaquan BriskerNext up: Robert Spears-Jennings
RCB#35 Jamel Dean Questionable (ankle)Next up: Daylen Everette
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Bengals lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
LCB#25 Joey Porter Jr. Questionable (not injury related - other)Next up: Asante Samuel Jr.
SS#20 Rayshawn JenkinsNext up: DeShon Elliott
FS#3 Jaquan BriskerNext up: Robert Spears-Jennings
RCB#35 Jamel Dean Questionable (ankle)Next up: Daylen Everette
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 12% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement. No fullback on the depth chart, so the second tight end, Drew Sample, is shown at fullback.
LCB#25 Joey Porter Jr. Questionable (not injury related - other)Next up: Asante Samuel Jr.
SS#20 Rayshawn JenkinsNext up: DeShon Elliott
FS#3 Jaquan BriskerNext up: Robert Spears-Jennings
RCB#35 Jamel Dean Questionable (ankle)Next up: Daylen Everette
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Bengals lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 4% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
LCB#25 Joey Porter Jr. Questionable (not injury related - other)Next up: Asante Samuel Jr.
SS#20 Rayshawn JenkinsNext up: DeShon Elliott
FS#3 Jaquan BriskerNext up: Robert Spears-Jennings
RCB#35 Jamel Dean Questionable (ankle)Next up: Daylen Everette
Defense shown in its base front.
Steelers offense vs Bengals defense
Steelers in this game: shotgun 69%, under center 31%, pistol 0% · one back 81%, two backs 16%, empty 3% · motion 50% (58 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Steelers lined him up on most snaps.
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Steelers lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 16% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Steelers lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 3% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.