The Pittsburgh Steelers bounced back, utilizing a dominant offensive effort to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 44-38.
Pittsburgh's offense put together easily its best game of the year — if not in over five seasons — by posting 0.254 EPA per play, 527 yards and 8.0 yards per play. Russell Wilson (29-for-40, 411 passing yards, three touchdowns, two big-time throws, zero turnover-worthy plays) was marvelous.
Cincinnati's offense found its groove against a stingy Pittsburgh defense, averaging 6.1 yards per play, but strip sacks by T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig proved critical.
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HIGHEST-GRADED PLAYERS
RB Cordarrelle Patterson, Pittsburgh Steelers – 91.3
Dl Keeanu Benton, Pittsburgh Steelers – 89.8
Edge Nick Herbig, Pittsburgh Steelers – 88.4
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Patterson played only 10 offensive snaps (primarily in relief of Najee Harris) but was impactful. The veteran carried the ball three times for 16 yards, with 18 coming after contact. Patterson also racked up three missed tackles forced.
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