Overview
- Mason Rudolph replaced Aaron Rodgers late in the first half and went 12-of-16 for 127 yards with a touchdown to close out the win.
- Pittsburgh's defense delivered a pick-six and a fumble-return touchdown to break open a tight game after halftime.
- The team initially listed Rodgers as questionable to return, and Adam Schefter reported a possible minor fracture pending additional imaging.
- Cornerback Jalen Ramsey was ejected in the fourth quarter for punching Ja'Marr Chase after an exchange that Ramsey later said involved spitting, a claim Chase denied.
- The victory moved Pittsburgh into sole possession of the AFC North lead, while Cincinnati started Joe Flacco in place of the still-sidelined Joe Burrow (23-for-40, 199 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT).