Overview
- The defeat drops Cincinnati to 3-7 and extends its skid to three games after last month’s win over Pittsburgh.
- A 73-yard interception return by Kyle Dugger and a 32-yard fumble-return score by James Pierre delivered Pittsburgh’s defensive touchdowns.
- Joe Flacco went 23-of-40 for 199 yards with one touchdown and the game-changing pick-six in his 200th career start.
- Tee Higgins had three catches for 63 yards and the team’s lone touchdown, while Ja’Marr Chase was held to three receptions for 30 yards after a late altercation that led to Jalen Ramsey’s ejection.
- Joe Burrow opened his 21-day return-to-practice window this week but was not expected to play, leaving short-term quarterback questions unresolved.