Mike McCarthy's changes lead Steelers to victory over Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 30-27 win against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 27, 2026, largely due to head coach Mike McCarthy's strategic adjustments. After struggling in the first two weeks, McCarthy replaced some offensive linemen, providing quarterback Aaron Rodgers with increased time to throw, achieving his highest average at 3.19 seconds this season. The Steelers also improved their running game, recording 138 rushing yards, with Jaylen Warren contributing 127 yards. Additionally, McCarthy benched cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. in favor of rookie Daylen Everette to better match up against Bengals receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. These changes have positioned the Steelers to potentially improve to 3-1 in their next game.

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