Steelers Edge Bengals 30-27 in Sunday Thriller

On Sunday at Acrisure Stadium, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns. The Steelers’ defense sealed the win when defensive tackle Derrick Harmon sacked Joe Burrow and forced a fumble that rookie defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day recovered with 44 seconds left. Chris Boswell’s 33-yard field goal with 2:18 remaining provided the final margin.

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• Aaron Rodgers (PIT) – 19-of-34, 292 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT; also caught a 47-yard pass-and-run.

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• Joe Burrow (CIN) – 3 TDs, no interceptions; fumbled after Harmon’s sack (passing yards reported between 281-292).

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• Jaylen Warren (PIT) – 176 total yards (127 rushing, 49 receiving).

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• Chris Boswell (PIT) – three field goals, including the game-winner.

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• Defensive Highlights – Harmon’s strip-sack and Joseph-Day’s recovery forced the decisive turnover.

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• “I think resilience is critical to any type of success,” said Mike McCarthy, the Steelers’ first-year head coach.

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• “Trying to take a shot at the end zone, trying not to take the sack, trying to get the ball out, (and I) fumbled it,” — Joe Burrow, Bengals quarterback.

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• Injuries: Bengals linebacker Demetrius Knight left in the first quarter; wide receiver Colbie Young exited with a knee injury. Steelers cornerback Brandin Eichols was evaluated for a concussion after a punt-return collision.

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• Lineup Changes: Rookie right tackle Max Iheanachor started for Pittsburgh, replacing Dylan Cook; veteran Brock Hoffman took over at right guard.

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• Burrow’s Passing Yardage: Sources differ—US News lists 292 yards, NBC Sports 282 yards, YardBarker 281 yards.

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• Turnover Timing: Accounts vary between 44 seconds and 53 seconds remaining for Harmon’s forced fumble.

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• The Bengals travel to Jacksonville next Sunday.

Joe Burrow and Bengals Fall 30-27 to Steelers in Heartbreaking Loss

• The Steelers visit Cleveland on Thursday night.

Aaron Rodgers outduels Joe Burrow as the Steelers edge the Bengals 30-27 on a late Boswell kick