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Steelers HC Admits to ‘Stupid’ Decision Despite Bengals Victory

The Pittsburgh Steelers held off the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27 on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium to improve to 2-1. The Bengals dropped to 2-1 and absorbed their first loss of the season.

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 5:10 AM
Steelers HC Admits to ‘Stupid’ Decision Despite Bengals Victory
Key Things to Know
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27 to move to 2-1.
  • Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy admitted it was stupid to state a pregame 31-point scoring goal.
  • Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes and Jaylen Warren recorded 176 total scrimmage yards.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27 on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium to improve to 2-1 on the season. Following the victory, Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy admitted it was "stupid" to have publicly targeted 31 points before the game. Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes to Roman Wilson, Ben Skowronek, and DK Metcalf, while Jaylen Warren tallied 176 yards from scrimmage.

Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow threw three touchdowns to Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Mike Gesicki. Two late Chris Boswell field goals gave Pittsburgh the lead before Derrick Harmon's strip-sack of Burrow and Sebastian Joseph-Day's recovery sealed the victory.

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