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Bengals Upset Steelers in Thrilling AFC North Showdown
17 Oct
Summary
- Bengals defeat division-leading Steelers 33-31
- Ja'Marr Chase has 16 catches for 161 yards and a TD
- Joe Flacco throws for 342 yards and 3 TDs in Burrow's absence
On October 13, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals pulled off an unexpected upset, defeating the division-leading Pittsburgh Steelers 33-31 in a thrilling AFC North showdown. Coming into the game, the Bengals had lost four straight, while the Steelers had only one loss on the season. However, Cincinnati's offense had its best showing of the year, led by a monstrous performance from wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase.
Chase finished the game with 16 catches for 161 yards and a touchdown, helping quarterback Joe Flacco, who was starting in place of the injured Joe Burrow, throw for 342 yards and 3 scores. The Bengals' running game also came alive, with Chase Brown rushing for 108 yards on 11 carries. This win has given the Bengals a glimmer of hope in the AFC North race, closing the gap on the division-leading Steelers.
The Steelers' defense, which was expected to match up well against the Bengals' receiving duo of Chase and Tee Higgins, struggled to contain them. Pittsburgh's pass rush also failed to generate consistent pressure on Flacco, allowing him to find his receivers in rhythm throughout the game.
