Steelers force late Burrow fumble to edge Bengals in Pittsburgh
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 24-21 on September 27, 2026, ending Cincinnati's unbeaten start. Aaron Rodgers passed for 292 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Steelers. Late in the game, Joe Burrow fumbled after a sack by Derrick Harmon, allowing Pittsburgh to secure the win. Both teams now hold a 2-1 record.
- •Aaron Rodgers throws for 292 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Burrow's fumble late in the game costs the Bengals the match.
- •Steelers rebound after a poor performance against New England.
- •Chris Boswell kicks the go-ahead field goal with 2:18 left.
- •Both teams now stand at 2-1 in the season.
- 8:45 PMThe Guardian Sport — NFL roundup: late Burrow fumble gives Steelers win over Bengals; Pats struggle again
"Cincinnati’s unbeaten start ends in Pittsburgh Drake Maye’s turnover woes continue for Pats Aaron Rodgers passed for 292 yards and three touchdowns to outduel Joe Burrow as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals. Pittsburgh bounced back from a miserable performance in a loss to New England to blunt some of Cincinnati’s early momentum. Rodgers completed 19 of 34 passes, including a 47-yard catch-and-run to 6ft 7in 265lb tight end Darnell Washington that helped set up Chris Boswell’s go-ahead, 33-yard field goal with 2:18 remaining. Cincinnati had a chance late, but Burrow fumbled after being sacked by Derrick Harmon. Rookie Sebastian Joseph-Day fell on the ball. Both teams are 2-1. Continue reading...
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