Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Live Score and Stats
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Key Points:
- Aaron Rodgers threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 30-27 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, overcoming a poor previous week performance.
- Key plays included a 47-yard catch-and-run to Darnell Washington setting up the go-ahead field goal by Chris Boswell with 2:18 remaining, and a crucial fumble recovery by rookie Sebastian Joseph-Day following a sack on Joe Burrow.
- Jaylen Warren contributed 176 total yards for Pittsburgh, while Burrow matched Rodgers with 292 yards and three touchdowns, including a notable 28-yard catch by Tee Higgins.
- Cincinnati's opportunities were hindered by self-inflicted mistakes, including a roughing-the-punter penalty and a muffed punt deep in their territory, which led to Steelers' scoring drives.
- The Steelers' defense, despite missing cornerback Joey Porter Jr., made a decisive play late in the game, and Pittsburgh now improves to 2-1 as they prepare to face Cleveland next Thursday; Cincinnati also stands at 2-1 and will play Jacksonville next Sunday.
