Playing without Ja'Marr Chase and losing Joe Mixon during the game, Burrow made several clutch throws while leading the Bengals to their first win this season against a divisional foe. Here's a closer look at what transpired from Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh made things somewhat interesting when Harris scored from a yard out with 45 seconds left, but the Steelers' comeback hopes quickly expired when the Bengals pounced on the onside kick. The Bengals took a double-digit lead after Burrow hit Perine for the quarterback's fourth touchdown of the day with 4:30 left. Watt's pick of Burrow moments later set up the Steelers' only score of the quarter. The Bengals took the lead after Burrow threw his third touchdown pass of the day, a one-yard strike to Trenton Irwin midway through the quarter. The score was set up by Levi Wallace's pick of Burrow after the pass was tipped by Robert Spillane.Ĭincinnati dominated the third quarter and took a 27-23 lead into the final stanza. The Steelers took a 20-17 halftime lead on Matthew Wright's 30-yard field goal on the final play of the half. After Burrow's second touchdown to Perine, Kenny Pickett responded by throwing a 24-yard, game-tying scoring strike to fellow rookie George Pickens. Najee Harris ran for 56 yards, including a 19-yard touchdown that tied the score two minutes into the second quarter. Pittsburgh's offense also had a successful first half. On consecutive drives, Burrow completed each of his 11 passes, including four completions to Higgins on Cincinnati's third scoring drive of the half. The Bengals enjoyed a fast start by Burrow, whose two touchdown passes to Perine gave the Bengals a 17-10 lead with 6:38 remaining before halftime. overcame the loss of running back Joe Mixon, who left the game early with a head injury. Burrow also had a field day throwing to wideout Tee Higgins, who caught nine passes for a season-high 148 yards. Joe Burrow, 10 weeks after throwing four interceptions against the Steelers, threw four touchdowns on Sunday that included three to running back Samaje Perine. The loss drops the Steelers to 3-7 and into a last-place tie with Cleveland in the AFC North standings. The win improves the Bengals to 6-4 while giving them their first win in four games against divisional foes. Cincinnati, rocking its white helmets on the road for the first time on Sunday, showcased that same resolve Sunday by coming into Pittsburgh and leaving with a 37-30 win that was not as close as the final score would indicate. PITTSBURGH - The Bengals won the AFC last season by being road warriors in January.
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