The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27 in a Week 3 game, according to Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports. The Bengals had entered the matchup with a better record but ended the game tied with the Steelers at 2-1.
CBS Sports reported that Pittsburgh's offense scored three touchdowns and had six scoring drives against Cincinnati, a marked increase after the team had scored only one touchdown across its first two games of the season.
According to Yahoo Sports, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made comments about playing on the road versus at home and called for Cincinnati to "take ownership" after the loss, despite what the outlet described as a solid individual performance.
The game featured a catch by Bengals receiver Tee Higgins that Yahoo Sports described as a candidate for catch of the year. The New York Times framed the result as exposing weaknesses in the Bengals defense and raised questions about whether the AFC North division race is now open.
How each side covered it
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- The New York Times framed the loss as exposing weaknesses in the Bengals defense.
- The New York Times raised questions about whether the AFC North division is now more competitive.
- USA Today highlighted takeaways from the Steelers' win.
“Steelers expose Bengals defense in narrow win. Is AFC North up for grabs?” — The New York Times
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- Yahoo Sports reported Joe Burrow's comments calling for the Bengals to "take ownership" after the loss.
- Yahoo Sports highlighted a Tee Higgins catch described as a candidate for catch of the year.
- CBS Sports reported the Steelers scored three touchdowns and had six scoring drives, up from one touchdown in the first two games.
- Both teams were noted to have finished the game with a 2-1 record.
“Joe Burrow calls for Cincy to 'take ownership' after Steelers loss” — Yahoo Sports
Questions readers ask
What happened in the Steelers-Bengals game?
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27 in a Week 3 matchup, leaving both teams with a 2-1 record.
How did the Steelers offense perform?
According to CBS Sports, the Steelers scored three touchdowns and had six scoring drives against Cincinnati, an improvement after scoring only one touchdown in their first two games.
What did Joe Burrow say after the loss?
According to Yahoo Sports, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow called for Cincinnati to "take ownership" after the defeat and made comments about the difference between playing on the road and at home.
Why does this game matter for the AFC North?
The New York Times reported the result raised questions about whether the AFC North division race is now more open, following what it described as exposed weaknesses in the Bengals defense.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- The New York TimesLeft-leaningSteelers expose Bengals defense in narrow win. Is AFC North up for grabs?
- USA TodayLeft-leaning5 big takeaways from the Steelers win over the Bengals
- CBS SportsCenterSteelers' offense finally shows its potential in shootout win over Bengals: Here's what sparked breakout
- Yahoo SportsCenterSteelers defense comes up big against Joe Burrow, forces game-winning fumble in final minute