The Cincinnati Bengals returned to action Sunday afternoon, looking for their first win in the AFC North and to continue the style of play they showed before taking a week away for their bye week. The Pittsburgh Steelers were looking to continue their strong showing from the previous week but found the Bengals ready to start their march to stay on pace with the Baltimore Ravens in the North and goals of making another run in the AFC playoffs in reach.

 

Joe Burrow may have seen T.J. Watt make another big-time play against him, but in the end, Burrow and the Bengals offense were ready to pick the Steelers defense apart as Burrow passed for four touchdowns 355 yards in the 37-30 win. Tee Higgins showed why he's also a number one NFL receiver with nine catches for a season-high 148 yards as running back Samaje Perine took three Burrow passes for touchdowns. Burrow's other touchdown went to Trenton Irwin, the first of his NFL career.

 

The Bengals also received several solid performances from the defensive side, as Sam Hubbard and Trey Hendrickson each pressured Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett.

 

Drue Chrisman survived the pressure of his first regular season NFL game after being brought up to replace longtime Bengals punter Kevin Huber against the Steelers. He delivered with three punts, including two putting the Steelers inside the twenty.

 

Following the game, Lap took time before jumping on the bus to give his postgame thoughts on the Bengals win, the injury to Joe Mixon, and the Bengals next opponent, the Tennessee Titans, presented by First Star Logistics.