Pittsburgh Review

The Steelers secured a crucial victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, raising their record to 9-3 with a 44-38 win. The game was marked by efficient offensive play and critical defensive contributions, providing hope as the NFL season heads into December.

Russell Wilson led the offense, completing 13 of 14 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns in three key drives. These efforts allowed the Steelers to respond quickly to Bengals scores. The absence of Logan Wilson from Cincinnati's lineup gave Pittsburgh opportunities to exploit weaknesses in the middle, resulting in significant yardage gains.

Head Coach Mike Tomlin expressed satisfaction with the team's performance: "It's good to go on the road and get an AFC North victory," he said. He emphasized the importance of maintaining urgency against quality opponents like Cincinnati.

Defensively, the Steelers made several impactful plays. They recorded four sacks, including a strip-sack by Nick Herbig that led to Payton Wilson's scoop-and-score. Cam Heyward contributed with a tipped pass interception by Donte Jackson, while T.J. Watt added two sacks and forced a fumble recovered by Wilson.

Joe Burrow posed challenges for Pittsburgh's defense, completing over 73% of his passes for 309 yards and three touchdowns. Despite this pressure, Pittsburgh managed to force four turnovers without committing any themselves.

The win was vital following their previous loss in Cleveland and improved their division standing to 2-1 ahead of an upcoming rematch against the Browns at Acrisure Stadium. As they prepare for tougher matchups in December, maintaining this level of performance will be crucial for playoff aspirations.