McCarthy Expected Bumps Early in First Year with Steelers. They Might Be Smoothing Out
Pittsburgh piled up 411 yards and scored three touchdowns after managing one through its first eight quarters.
- On Sunday, September 27, 2026, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the previously unbeaten Cincinnati Bengals 30-27, rebounding from a poor Week 2 performance with 411 yards of offense.
- During his inaugural season, head coach Mike McCarthy's play-calling silenced early doubts, as his offense scored twice in the first quarter for the first time since the 2022 opener.
- Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Roman Wilson, while rookie right tackle Max Iheanachor impressed in his first start and running back Jaylen Warren posted a career-high 176 total yards.
- The victory keeps Pittsburgh tied in the AFC North at 2-1, providing a necessary response to their difficult Week 2 performance. Rodgers urged patience amid the team's adjustment period.
- Facing a short week, the Steelers prepare to play Cleveland on the road while holding a 0-4 record in their last four Thursday night visits to Huntington Bank Field.
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Steelers’ bumps may be smoothing out
PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers urged patience, not panic, after the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers seemed an awful lot like the old-look Pittsburgh Steelers through two weeks. The four-time NFL MVP urged anyone who would listen to avoid being lured onto the emotional roller coaster that often can be a trap during a 17-game season. Rodgers held firm that the offense that coach Mike McCarthy was brought in to modernize would sort things out eventually. …
McCarthy expected bumps early in first year with Steelers. They might be smoothing out
Aaron Rodgers urged patience after the first two weeks. On Sunday, the Steelers put to bed any questions about whether Mike McCarthy's play-calling could still leave defenses flat-footed.
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Mike McCarthy expected bumps early in his first year with Steelers. They might be smoothing out
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