There were a lot of friendly statistics when the game was over. The Steelers converted 8-of-17 on third down (47.1 percent) to the Bengals’ 3-of-9 (33.3 percent). The Steelers outrushed Cincinnati, 102-62, and had a better per carry average, 4.3-2.6. The offense finished with 351 total net yards, scored three touchdowns in a game for the first time this season, and it exceeded 23 points for the first time by finishing with 30. And the 30 points was the most for the Steelers in a game since Nov. 21, 2021, when they scored 37 in a 41-27 loss to the Chargers.
Unfortunately, those statistics didn’t add up to squat, because the Steelers lost, 37-30, to the Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 20 to drop to 3-7, and for the third time this season they failed to capitalize on an opportunity build a two-game winning streak.
While there could be some sentiment to view the performance