The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals as quarterback Aaron Rodgers passed for 292 yards and three touchdowns, according to The Guardian.
Rodgers completed 19 of 34 passes, including a 47-yard catch-and-run to tight end Darnell Washington that helped set up a go-ahead, 33-yard field goal by Chris Boswell with 2:18 remaining, The Guardian reported.
Cincinnati had a late chance to respond, but quarterback Joe Burrow fumbled, according to The Guardian. The loss ended the Bengals' unbeaten start to the season.
The win came after Pittsburgh's what The Guardian described as a miserable performance in a prior loss to the New England Patriots. Yahoo Sports similarly reported that the Steelers needed a bounce-back performance after a brutal offensive showing in that loss, and that Rodgers delivered it.
Yahoo Sports also reported that Rodgers reached an unspecified major NFL milestone during the game against the Bengals.
How each side covered it
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- The Guardian reported the Steelers beat the Bengals, ending Cincinnati's unbeaten start.
- Coverage detailed Rodgers' 292 passing yards and three touchdowns.
- Reports highlighted a 47-yard catch-and-run to tight end Darnell Washington setting up the winning field goal.
- Joe Burrow's late fumble was noted as ending a potential Bengals comeback.
“Cincinnati’s unbeaten start ends in Pittsburgh” — The Guardian
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- Yahoo Sports reported Rodgers delivered a bounce-back performance after a difficult prior week.
- Yahoo Sports said Rodgers reached a major, unspecified NFL milestone in the game.
- CBS Sports published a pregame piece speculating on Week 3 storylines involving the Steelers and Rodgers.
- UPI published a photo item related to Rodgers starting against the Bengals.
“Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Reached Major NFL Milestone Against Bengals” — Yahoo Sports
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- The New York Post published a pregame prediction favoring Bengals players Tee Higgins and the team's defense over Rodgers.
- The outlet noted skepticism about crowning the Bengals defense after only two games.
“Tee Higgins plus revamped defense will top Aaron Rodgers” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened in the Steelers-Bengals game?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals, with quarterback Aaron Rodgers passing for 292 yards and three touchdowns, according to The Guardian. The win ended Cincinnati's unbeaten start to the season.
How did the Steelers secure the win?
Aaron Rodgers connected with tight end Darnell Washington on a 47-yard catch-and-run that set up a go-ahead 33-yard field goal by Chris Boswell with 2:18 remaining, according to The Guardian. Cincinnati's Joe Burrow fumbled late while trying to respond.
Why did the Steelers need this win?
According to Yahoo Sports, the Steelers came into the game needing a bounce-back performance after a brutal offensive showing resulted in a loss to the New England Patriots the previous week.
What milestone did Aaron Rodgers reach?
Yahoo Sports reported that Aaron Rodgers reached a major NFL milestone during the game against the Bengals, though the specific milestone was not detailed in available reporting.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- The GuardianLeft-leaningNFL roundup: late Burrow fumble gives Steelers win over Bengals; Pats struggle again
- CBS SportsCenterBengals vs. Steelers: Will Aaron Rodgers find the end zone again against a surging Cincinnati defense?
- UPICenterPhoto: Steelers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Starts Against Bengals - PIT2026092705
- Yahoo SportsCenterSteelers Hit With Uncomfortable Truth Bomb About Aaron Rodgers
- New York PostRight-leaningBengals vs. Steelers prediction, picks: Tee Higgins plus revamped defense will top Aaron Rodgers