In a dominant performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 34-11, with Mason Rudolph passing for 290 yards and 2 touchdowns. George Pickens had an outstanding game, with 195 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. This marked the first time the Steelers scored 30+ points in a game since November 21, 2021. Rudolph's performance was notable, as he became the first Steelers QB to achieve 250+ passing yards and 2+ touchdowns in a game since Ben Roethlisberger in 2021. The win boosted the Steelers' playoff hopes, and questions arose about Rudolph's potential as the team's starting quarterback for the rest of the season.
Mason Rudolph's performance deserves plenty of recognition. Not only for the overall result, but for providing something the #Steelers have lacked at the quarterback position. A little Rudolph reading on Christmas: https://t.co/JCE8xFRNTj #HereWeGo
Mason Rudolph's reward for Steelers' win over the Bengals should be another start in Seattle (from @AP) https://t.co/Q0nXaUH0ZS
George Pickens, Mason Rudolph resuscitate Steelersβ offense in win over Bengals: Where was this before? β€΅οΈ https://t.co/9wdc9XQmo0
Starts with a 100+ Passer Rating over last 2 seasons Total Starts Mason Rudolph 1 1 Kenny Pickett 1 24 https://t.co/DpOdlTkjk4
Steelers' Mason Rudolph praises Jesus Christ after delivering huge win, helping him get through 'dark times' https://t.co/8H4hRMigbD
Steelersβ George Pickens appeared to respond to all the drama during NBC broadcast https://t.co/Sd1CWCwGBC https://t.co/uiGuPOU5Wm
POWER OF PRAYER: Steelers QB @rudolph2mason gives all the glory to Jesus Christ after a much needed win in postgame interview. https://t.co/DHJOZEQD0p
On Jesus' birthday weekend, Mason Rudolph made sure to give him a shoutout after a big win over the Bengals. "I want to say I'm so thankful to my creator, Jesus Christ, for giving me the opportunity to play this game." WATCH: https://t.co/hRbBt5pl1r https://t.co/DIMUiu47gW
TBH, a tree house is a pretty awesome Christmas gift. ππ @Rudolph2Mason | @steelers https://t.co/1lOdZQ4EIc
Rudolph saves Christmas as Steelers rout Bengals; Bills pip Chargers at death https://t.co/n8uhbL8FuC
Mason Rudolph names childhood Christmas gift that beats Steelersβ win over Bengals https://t.co/3UdVcfnVHC
There's something perfect about a quarterback named Rudolph and a patchwork defense -- maybe something like the island of misfit toys -- winning on Christmas weekend. The instant analysis from Pittsburgh on the Steelers' 34-11 win with @Ben_Baby https://t.co/N8CtUFMrP7
MASON RUDOLPH: "I want to say I'm so thankful to my creator, Jesus Christ, for giving me the opportunity to play this game, carrying me through the dark times, and getting me back here." AMERICA NEEDS MUCH MORE OF THIS.. https://t.co/TDivPtu9Ve
#PFN365's @ByJayMorrison reports from Pittsburgh after the #Steelers run past the #Bengals in a Saturday showdown. Full recap β‘οΈ https://t.co/zgXYCSUvQm https://t.co/cjj5t7CMw3
NFL media members addressing George Pickens this week https://t.co/mNDe7FujHI
The Steelers defeated the Bengals in dominant fashion Saturday. The main story, however, is George Pickens. Coming off a week of criticism, he dominated. https://t.co/oy7TxXRxTV
Steelers put up a season-high 34 points to stay alive in AFC playoff race, and they WR George Pickens to thank. Here's What We Learned from Pittsburgh's dominant win over the Bengals Saturday, via @mikebaca2. https://t.co/fCgEOnisjd https://t.co/8ihaNV0ABG
Reality sets in for Bengals in blowout loss to Mason Rudolph-led Steelers https://t.co/28eGO1a30R
Someone not named Santa Claus brought holiday cheer in Pittsburgh. It was Rudolph -- Mason Rudolph, that is. He sparked lots of holiday-themed reactions. https://t.co/uarqUDFQ5H
George Pickens silences critics with epic performance; Steelers cling to playoff hopes with win over Bengals https://t.co/P0WAOxXKeq
Mason Rudolph was given a game ball by defensive captain Cam Heyward.He also said this is the best Christmas gift he has received since he got a tree house as a kid.
Is this Mason Rudolph's best Christmas? "I got a tree house when I was 12 but this is definitely up there."
Mason Rudolph saving the Steelers on Christmas weekend inspired so many jokes https://t.co/ss7foRux33 https://t.co/CCT5Ydbv6k
Rudolph saves Christmas as Steelers rout Bengals to boost playoff hopes https://t.co/6QYTG4DJ1D
Steelers use big plays to bury Bengals https://t.co/xDDPSf5axO https://t.co/39sgdHvl9T
Cameras catch Steelers wide receiver George Pickens sending a message to critics after scoring a touchdown https://t.co/wsEdJFK7sd
Mike Tomlin said itβs too early to say whether Mason Rudolph will start next week at Seattle.
Mason Rudolph showed OUT on Saturday π₯ Largest margin of victory for the Steelers since 2020. https://t.co/MgwscBqFa7
George Pickens goes off for 195 yards and two TDs, Steelers beat Bengals 34-11. https://t.co/AwGTUXqpFW
What a day for Mason Rudolph! - 17/27 Comp/Att - 290 Passing Yards - 2 Touchdowns Should Rudolph be Pittsburgh's QB1 for the rest of the season? π€ #HereWeGo https://t.co/kBw0SCCEVb
George Pickens mocked his haters into the camera amid commanding Steelers performance https://t.co/IWQUVP3Cjh https://t.co/nmdz0JoZg7
FINAL: Rudolph and the @steelers give Pittsburgh an early Christmas present. π #CINvsPIT https://t.co/1pwezzWWmL
Steelers dominate the Bengals in the AFC North matchup π₯ https://t.co/FR5lb7mArM
Mason Rudolph making Christmas dreams come true. ππ (π₯: @TSN_Sports) https://t.co/sZYtFhNgnB
haha the Steelers QB before Christmas is Mason Rudolph did you hear about that do you get it itβs like the reindeer haha and he guided them to a win do you get it
Rudolph delivered early this Christmas: π 290 yards π 2 touchdowns π Dominant 34-11 win in Pittsburgh https://t.co/X6QesAk86f
George Pickens just played the best game of his ENTIRE career against the Bengals. And arguably the best game that any WR from the 2022 NFL Draft class has ever had. β’ 6 targets β’ 4 receptions β’ 195 receiving yards (led team) β’ 2 receiving TDβs (led team) Pickens now hasβ¦ https://t.co/DkEiwlMjXk
The #Steelers have scored 30+ points in one game in each of the last 2 seasons. Both of those games were at home against the #Bengals
Steelersβ George Pickens wore 2 Christmas-themed mouthguards while demolishing Bengals https://t.co/Pi3nvvwPX7 https://t.co/R3VEhTvWWr
Mason Rudolph has been cooking today π₯ 16/24 279 YDS 2 TDS 133.9 QB Rating Steelers up 31-8 https://t.co/hPayMLZate
George Pickens with a message π£οΈ (via @SNFonNBC) https://t.co/sltmhGPQB2
Mason Rudolph becomes the first Steelers QB to pass for 250+ yards and 2+ touchdowns in a game since Ben Roethlisberger in 2021. https://t.co/aIThrAtNKy
George Pickens vs. the Bengals: https://t.co/lSNvBs5qCg
These are George Pickens stats in his last seven games before tonight⦠https://t.co/qH5374ezOQ
The Pittsburgh Steelers have scored a season-high 31 points with Mason Rudolph under center, with 9:38 left in the third quarter. The last time the Steelers scored 30+ points was November 21, 2021.
Rudolph guiding Pickens sleigh tonight and Christmas arriving early in Pittsburgh. @steelers crack 30 point barrier for the first time all year.
Mason Rudolph is 16 of 24 for 279 yard and 2 TDs. Pickens has four catches for 195 and 2 TDs. Steelers lead 31-8
Mason Rudolph multi-passing touchdown games this year: 1 Kenny Pickett multi-passing touchdown games this year: 1
Number of 2+ passing TD games: Mason Rudolph in 2023: 1 All other Steelers QBs in 2023: 1 Kenny Pickett over his career: 1 It only took Rudolph just over 1 half of football.
Career Games With Multiple Passing TDs 6: Mason Rudolph (11 starts) 1: Kenny Pickett (24 starts) https://t.co/Ai5zo8O0mC
George Pickens scores 86-yard TD, hugs Mike Tomlin amid Steelers block fiasco https://t.co/lt9qovDwhz https://t.co/HT2L3OjvbS
George Pickens has three catches for 129 yards, Steelers lead Bengals 24-0 at halftime. https://t.co/w3hmldl9Zr