Aaron Rodgers leads Steelers to win over Bengals amid CBS coverage controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 30-27 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 27, rebounding from a prior defeat. During the game, a sideline altercation between Rodgers and a wide receiver garnered significant media attention, prompting criticism of CBS's coverage. Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger defended Rodgers, arguing that no other quarterback receives as much scrutiny. Despite the incident, Rodgers showcased a strong performance, completing 19 of 34 passes for 292 yards and three touchdowns. Pittsburgh improves to 2-1 in the season, indicating a turnaround in their offense after a lackluster Week 2 showing against the New England Patriots.
- •Steelers defeat Bengals 30-27 on September 27.
- •Rodgers had three touchdown passes after a poor previous game.
- •Cameras captured Rodgers upset over a dropped pass.
- •Roethlisberger criticized CBS for focusing on Rodgers' reaction.
- •Pittsburgh improves to 2-1 in the NFL season.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — CBS Accused of ‘Doing It on Purpose’ Over Aaron Rodgers Coverage
"Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers finally found their rhythm on Sunday, bouncing back from a lifeless Week 2 loss with a hard-fought 30-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3. But one heated moment on the sideline still stole the spotlight. Cameras caught the veteran quarterback visibly furious with a wide receiver after […] The post CBS Accused of ‘Doing It on Purpose’ Over Aaron Rodgers Coverage appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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