The Steelers are also hoping to have back cornerback Joe Haden and will have safety Minkah Fitzpatrick back for Sunday's game. Watt is working this way back from multiple injuries that left him out of last Sunday's loss to the Chargers. For the only time this season, Burrow was not sacked during that game a big reason why was the absence of Steelers pass rushers T.J. When the Bengals have the ballĬincinnati has enjoyed a solid season from second-year quarterback Joe Burrow, who went 14 of 18 with two touchdown passes to rookie phenom Ja'Marr Chase during Cincinnati's Week 3 win over Pittsburgh. Both Hubbard and Hendrickson had sacks in Cincinnati's 24-10 win over Pittsburgh back in Week 3.
and Chukwuma Okorafor against Bengals defensive ends Sam Hubbard and Trey Hendrickson. A key matchup will be Steelers offensive tackles Dan Moore Jr. The Steelers will have to do a good job protecting Roethlisberger, who was taken down four times and hit on numerous other occasions during Pittsburgh's Week 3 loss to Cincinnati. The Steelers can't get away from the running game, even if it's tough sledding early on.Īn encouraging facet of Pittsburgh's offense has been the elevated play of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who over his last five games has thrown nine touchdowns and no interceptions. Harris won't have to run wild, but he will have to provide steady gains in order to keep the Bengals' defense honest. Pittsburgh's line has its work cut out for it Sunday against a Cincinnati defense that is sixth in the NFL in rushing yards allowed. The unit is currently 27th in the NFL in rushing and 29th in yards per carry average. The offensive line has taken steps back in recent weeks, specifically when it comes to opening up holes for rookie running back Najee Harris. Pittsburgh's offense, despite scoring a season-high 37 points in last Sunday's loss in Los Angeles, has some serious concerns. Odds: Bengals -4.5, 45 When the Steelers have the ball TV: CBS | Stream: Paramount+ ( click here)
Location: Paul Brown Stadium (Cincinnati, Ohio) Here's how you can follow the action in real time. We'll preview the game along with giving our prediction for Sunday's outcome. And considering what opponents lie ahead, the Steelers are in need of a win on Sunday to improve their odds at making the playoffs for a second consecutive season. At 6-4, the Bengals are currently on the inside in the AFC playoff picture, while the Steelers, who are 5-4-1 after dropping last week's game to the Chargers, are currently on the outside looking in. A Cincy win over the Steelers would create a considerable gap between the two teams in the AFC North division race as well as the wild-card race. Boomer Esiason was the Bengals' quarterback, Chuck Noll was the Steelers' coach, and the hit Christmas movie "Home Alone" had just hit the theaters.Ī Bengals win on Sunday would do more than repeat history. It's been 31 years since the Cincinnati Bengals won three straight games over the Pittsburgh Steelers.