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Steelers vs Bengals Final: 23-20 - Recap
The Bengals came up short against the Steelers in Week 1 action on Sunday, falling 23-20 at Paycor Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Steelers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +7.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 45.0.
Chase Claypool rushed for 36 yards, while Najee Harris added 23 yards in the win. Pat Freiermuth and Diontae Johnson added 75 and 55 receiving yards respectively.
Joe Mixon rushed for 82 yards for Cincinnati, while Joe Burrow added 47 yards. Joe Burrow threw for 338 yards for the Bengals, while receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Joe Mixon had 129 and 63 yards respectively.
Cincinnati outgained Pittsburgh 432-267 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 32-13 by the Bengals.
The time of possession battle favored Cincinnati as their offense was on the field for 43:43, longer than the 26:17 of their opponents.
Pittsburgh looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Patriots. The Bengals will aim to get back on the winning track at Dallas.