Steelers slip past Bengals 30-27 as Aaron Rodgers throws for 292 yards and 3 TDs

Automated recap from game data · November 9, 2026 at 4:55 AM ET · Acrisure Stadium

The Pittsburgh Steelers slipped past the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27 on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh before a crowd of 66,816. The Steelers moved to 2-1, while the Bengals fell to 2-1.

The teams went to halftime tied at 17, and the Steelers won the second half 13-10. The lead changed hands 4 times.

The Steelers out-gained the Bengals 411-352 and won the turnover battle 2-1. The Steelers converted 7 of 12 third downs and held the ball for 29:54.

Aaron Rodgers of the Steelers earned Game MVP. Rodgers completed 19 of 34 passes for 292 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception.

For the Bengals, Joe Burrow completed 28 of 37 passes for 282 yards, 3 touchdowns and no interceptions.

Line score

Team	1	2	3	4	T
CIN	7	10	3	7	27
PIT	14	3	7	6	30

How the game turned

Steelers win probability

Biggest swing: Steelers went from 63% to 100% on one play in the fourth quarter.

Q4 0:53(Shotgun) J.Burrow sacked at PIT 46 for -8 yards (D.Harmon). FUMBLES (D.Harmon) [D.Harmon], RECOVERED by PIT-S.Joseph at CIN 49.

Scoring plays

Time	Team	Play	CIN-PIT
Q1 13:10	PIT	Roman Wilson 38 Yd pass from Aaron Rodgers (Chris Boswell Kick)	0-7
Q1 5:50	CIN	Ja'Marr Chase 3 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)	7-7
Q1 0:52	PIT	Ben Skowronek 23 Yd pass from Aaron Rodgers (Chris Boswell Kick)	7-14
Q2 10:16	CIN	Evan McPherson 50 Yd Field Goal	10-14
Q2 7:05	PIT	Chris Boswell 44 Yd Field Goal	10-17
Q2 0:34	CIN	Tee Higgins 28 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)	17-17
Q3 8:22	CIN	Evan McPherson 38 Yd Field Goal	20-17
Q3 2:43	PIT	DK Metcalf 6 Yd pass from Aaron Rodgers (Chris Boswell Kick)	20-24
Q4 13:29	CIN	Mike Gesicki 25 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)	27-24
Q4 8:45	PIT	Chris Boswell 36 Yd Field Goal	27-27
Q4 2:15	PIT	Chris Boswell 33 Yd Field Goal	27-30

Team stats

CIN		PIT
352	Total yards	411
269	Passing yards	273
83	Rushing yards	138
19	First downs	22
6-12	Third down	7-12
2-2	Fourth down	0-0
1-2	Red zone	1-3
2	Turnovers	1
1-13	Sacks allowed	2-19
6-40	Penalties	5-37
30:06	Time of possession	29:54