The Cincinnati Bengals snapped their three-game losing streak with a 31-30 home victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night. Joe Flacco and Aaron Rodgers turned back the clock in a contest that went down to the final seconds.
Rodgers opened strong for the Steelers, finding Jonnu Smith for an early touchdown. But Flacco soon answered, connecting with Ja’Marr Chase and later Tee Higgins to give Cincinnati a 17-10 lead at half-time, aided by two Rodgers interceptions.
The second half saw a flurry of scores as both sides traded touchdowns. Rodgers hit Pat Freiermuth for a 68-yard strike to put Pittsburgh ahead late, but Flacco led a final drive, setting up Evan McPherson’s 36-yard game-winning field goal.
Chase broke his franchise record with 16 catches for 161 yards and a touchdown. Flacco threw for 342 yards and three scores, while Higgins added 96 yards. Rodgers finished with 249 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions.
