The Pittsburgh Steelers They opened last season by defeating a powerhouse like the Bills against all odds and this season they repeated the surprise with a triumph over Cincinnati Bengalsdefending AFC champions, for 23-20 in overtime, thanks to a game-winning shot by Chris Boswell. Before everything happened.
Pittsburgh’s first half was a master class defensiveconstantly pushing Joe Burrow and adding three interceptions along with one fumble recovery. In the second half they would add their own fifth steal against Barrowwith another interception, and even though his offense didn’t fully capitalize on that handoff advantage, they went into the second half ahead 17-6.
From the third trimester Cincinnati reduced the error rate and took advantage of the lack of danger from the visitors’ attack to match the story, in a closing that would look like a movie. Down by six in the last few seconds, Burrow found Ja’Marr Chase to make it 20-20 and waiting for the extra point, give what appeared to be the winning touchdown.
Nonetheless, Evan McPherson’s effort was blocked by a heroic Minkah Fitzpatrick (she had added a pick six in the first half) and the game went into overtime.
This Steelers and Bengals game was crazy 😵💫🤯
Minkah Fitzpatrick blocks XP in overtime pic.twitter.com/3j9CoaxNXt
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) September 11, 2022
There the dramatic moments continued. McPherson had a chance to redeem himself with a game-winning 29-yard run.but helped by the wrong center of a long lamp neglect, kick ended up failing again. Next possession? Boswell’s beam on the beam.
Chris Boswell 55-yd FGA from left upright no good#Steel twenty #Fireworks OT 20 pic.twitter.com/ABc3IsBZxU
— Sᴘᴏʀᴛs 24/7 (@Sports_24x7_) September 11, 2022
The Bengals had the game in their hands again, but a young fumble of a very inaccurate Burrowgave the ball back to the Steelers for one final possession, already with the clock ticking down and a potential tie lurking.
However, there would be a rematch for Boswell. First, a impressive catch by Diontae Johnsonafter some great performances from Pat Fryermuth and finally, the 53-yard field goal from Pittsburgh’s great kicker to end what will no doubt be the game of this Week 1. Big win for some Steelers who should never stay dead.
Diontae Johnson with Catch of the Year candidate in Week 1 🤯
pic.twitter.com/jdHGpQreOH— PFF (@PFF) September 11, 2022
Of course, the game also left potentially very bad news for the Steelers. TJ Watt left same as a chest injury that if his seriousness was confirmed, he could let it go away for several monthswhile Najee Harris left the game with an injury to his left leg.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals Stats
- Mitchell Trubisky (Steelers): 21 of 38, 194 yards, one touchdown.
- Pat Fryermuth (Steelers): 5 receptions for 75 yards.
- Alex Highsmith (Steelers): 3 sacks and 9 tackles.
- Minkah Fitzpatrick (Steelers): 14 tackles, an interception for a touchdown and an extra point blocked.
- TJ Watt (Steelers): a sack and an interception.
- Joe Barrow (Bengal): 33 of 53, 338 yards, 2 touchdowns, 4 interceptions and 2 fumbles.
- Ja’Marr Chase (Bengals): 10 receptions for 129 yards and a touchdown.
How was the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals? Final score
| Equipment | Q1 | E2 | E3 | Q4 | TEA | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 0 | twenty |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
