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Steelers Beat Bengals 30-27 as Burrow Fumbles Late

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 2:26 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Bengals fell 30-27 to the Steelers in Week 3, dropping to 2-1.
Special-teams miscues such as Ke'Shawn Williams’ punt return helped the Steelers win.
Joe Burrow fumbled on the final drive, ending Cincinnati’s comeback attempt.
Aaron Rodgers threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns for Pittsburgh.
Burrow recorded his 30th career game with three-plus touchdown passes.

History

Historical Context

The 1972 NFL playoff clash known as the Immaculate Reception saw the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Oakland Raiders 13-7 after a controversial catch. Pittsburgh’s special-teams recovered a fumble and returned it 60 yards, while the Raiders committed three turnovers, fueling the decisive momentum shift. Similarly, in Week 3, the Cincinnati Bengals suffered a 30-27 loss to the Steelers as Ke'Shawn Williams’ punt return and Joe Burrow’s fumble halted Cincinnati’s comeback. These pivotal special-teams errors underscore how turnovers can dictate rivalry outcomes, prompting both franchises to prioritize ball security in upcoming contests.

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Story summary

The Bengals fell 30-27 to the Steelers in Week 3, dropping to 2-1.
Special-teams miscues such as Ke'Shawn Williams’ punt return helped the Steelers win.
Joe Burrow fumbled on the final drive, ending Cincinnati’s comeback attempt.
Aaron Rodgers threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns for Pittsburgh.
Burrow recorded his 30th career game with three-plus touchdown passes.

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