Pittsburgh –The Week 18 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals will have significant ramifications for both clubs. Despite the Baltimore Ravens’ dominance over Pittsburgh, the team is still vying for a seed. They might have to travel to Baltimore if they lose.
Where: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Acrisure Stadium
At 8:00 p.m.
How to Watch: ABC/ESPN
In the meantime, the Cincinnati Bengals are trying to make it to the postseason. They are eliminated with a loss, but they still need to lose to the Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos on Sunday. To put it another way, that explains why so many wounded Bengals players are playing in this game even if their injuries are becoming worse. However, they will not have their star running back Chase Brown, which might still be a problem. Khalil Herbert will start for the team for the first time.
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So far, Drive has been a complete catastrophe. With 20 seconds, the Steelers are at their own 41.
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It is brought back to the 25-yard line by Calvin Austin. The Steelers must move Chris Boswell into a driving position.
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Joe Burrow is fired by Keeanu Benton. The offense of the Steelers will recover the ball. To win, they require a FG.
Updated at 10:58 p.m.
The Bengals had another excellent return. Field position over the 40 will be their first move.
Updated at 10:57 p.m.
Even after the Bengals’ gift, the Steelers stall out. Boswell makes a field goal from 54 yards out. 19–17.
Updated at 10:53 p.m.
For a possibly game-winning drive, if you felt you required a touch from Cordarrelle Patterson….
UPDATED AT 10:50 P.M.
And a 3-and-out.The URL https://t.co/Nu3PjdNt3z
Updated at 10:48 p.m.
The Steelers are stopped. The offender must now take action from their own 10.
Updated at 10:47 p.m.
Since the first Baltimore game, Porter has been playing at his best.
UPDATED AT 10:45 P.M.
Cam Heyward is committed to leading the Steelers to victory. It’s crazy that 3 PD is an inner DL.
UPDATED AT 10:41 P.M.
Touchdown, Steelers. Pat Freiermuth is wide open when Russell Wilson finds him for a 19-yard score. The lead is cut to 5.19-14 by the Steelers.
Updated at 10:39 p.m.
George Pickens is shot by Russ, but he is unable to maintain contact. It’s a difficult drop.
Updated at 10:36 p.m.
Najee Harris gets a first down with a fantastic play in space, but he is wounded. rises and leaves gently.
Updated at 10:35 p.m.
On this drive, Van Jefferson had three catches. The Steelers have twice shifted the chains. It’s Bengal territory now.
Updated at 10:32 p.m.
The offense of the Steelers is 91 yards. The fourth quarter has begun.
UPDATED 10:31 p.m.
The defense is sound once more. The field goal is made by Cade York. The time is 19-7.
Updated at 10:27 p.m.
The Steelers were dealt a hard blow on third down. Until Hudson slipped out of the backfield, everyone was covered. He is not tagged by anyone. First down.
UPDATED: 10:25 p.m.
Porter isn’t on Chase, and Higgins isn’t playing. A strange choice.This link: https://t.co/Sdb3xdaHw5
Updated at 10:23 p.m.
Ja’Marr Chase makes a stunning toe-tapping grab against Cory Trice for an explosive play after Patrick Queen drilled Burrow.
10:21 p.m.
Due to an ankle injury, Tee Higgins is currently not playing. Returning is dubious.
Updated at 10:13 p.m.
Ivey knocks it out of Russ’s hands as he searches for Pickens.Unfinished; there will be another punt soon.
UPDATED: 10:10 p.m.
Russ made a brutal miss on second down. Over the MOF, Washington is wide open despite the rapid pressure.
UPDATED AT 10:06 P.M.
The Bengals take a 16–7 lead after York sinks the FG.
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Burrow remains down, then gets up and leaves the field. He enters the medical tent, which is blue.This link: https://t.co/8AkSxc1dja
UPDATED AT 10:03 P.M.
They slam into the ground after Joe Burrow is fired.Burrow is injured and down.
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Aside from the two-minute drill, the Steelers have ran the ball on each and every first down they’ve had this game.Simply crazy.
UPDATED AT 9:53 P.M.
Today, George Pickens has just one target.
UPDATED AT 9:37 P.M.
Folks, there are so many problems that it’s difficult to mention them all.However, the coaching has just not been up to par over the past month. the ball’s two sides.
UPDATED AT 9:34 P.M.
The Steelers’ sequence that results in Bengals points is genuinely terrible.Pittsburgh is fortunate that their defense is really effective.Bengals 13-7.
UPDATED AT 9:29 P.M.
The Steelers are also stopped short on fourth down after failing to convert on the quarterback’s sneak.The ball will go to the Bengals. It’s a downs turnover.
UPDATE: 9:27 p.m.
After review, the Steelers did not get the first down on the Russell Wilson sneak.It will be 4th and 1, and the Steelers will keep their TO.
UPDATE: 9:21 p.m.
If Germaine Pratt is going to be man to man with Pat Freiermuth….just relentlessly attack that every play lmao
UPDATE: 9:18 p.m.
Patrick Queen covers Ja’Marr Chase and forces a PBU that pops up into Beanie Bishop’s hands for the pick.Queen having a pretty damn good game so far tonight.
UPDATE: 9:14 p.m.
T.J. Watt got a strip sack on Joe Burrow, but a holding call on Cory Trice keeps the drive going. New set of downs.
UPDATE: 9:08 p.m.
Calvin Austin III fumbles on the punt return. Bengals offense starts at the Steelers 33.
UPDATE: 9:07 p.m.
My god. The guys actually played the sticks so Burrow couldn’t get rid of it in two seconds and the Steelers DL gets home. Sack for Preston Smith.
UPDATE: 9:01 p.m.
Steelers offense can’t capitalize after the defense’s 4th down stop.They go 3-and-out.
UPDATE: 8:59 p.m.
Cam Heyward is having an unreal season.https://t.co/PD7TUrTV3c
UPDATE: 8:58 p.m.
The Steelers end up stopping the Bengals on 4th down. Tipped pass at the LOS. They get off the field.
UPDATE: 8:54 p.m.
At some point the Steelers gotta walk their guys up a bit more, right?Like, I get it, Chase and Higgins are dynamic, but you can’t let them just neutralize your pass rush like this.
UPDATE: 8:52 p.m.
Really nice return for the Bengals on KR. They will start at their own 44.
UPDATE: 8:48 p.m.
Najee Harris had been outsnapped by Warren the last four weeks.First half, it has swung back the other way for sure. Lots of 22. 9 carries today.And he’s running well.https://t.co/vOyaojD78B
UPDATE: 8:47 p.m.
Darnell Washington draws a DPI on the fade ball.Next play, Najee Harris barges it into the end zone. Steelers score. 10-7.
UPDATE: 8:44 p.m.
Steelers OL is getting good movement up front on most of these runs.Only the toss plays have been dead in the water.
UPDATE: 8:43 p.m.
Like the 3rd down design to get Muth working across the face of the defender there. Drew a DPI but if there was no penalty, easy pitch and catch.
UPDATE: 8:38 p.m.
Wow a catch by Mike Williams. Moves the chains.
UPDATE: 8:36 p.m.
The moment Jefferson came in motion, everyone in the stadium knew the toss was coming.
UPDATE: 8:32 p.m.
How do you get quick wins?You dial up a blitz. Patrick Queen screams through the A gap and forces a fumble. Bengals recover and will take a FG.https://t.co/j9NxPayu0S
UPDATE: 8:29 p.m.
The front can’t win with how quickly the Bengals are getting the ball out right now. They don’t have a shot. Gotta make some adjustment.https://t.co/UGQQ2KsKPF
UPDATE: 8:27 p.m.
The Pittsburgh Steelers went the entire 2024 season without scoring a first-drive touchdown.#Steelers
UPDATE: 8:24 p.m.
Steelers’ offense goes 3 and out. Woof. Bad, bad start for the Steelers.
UPDATE: 8:18 p.m.
Every single pass the Bengals threw on that drive came out in less than 2.5 seconds.Quick throws completely neutralized the Steelers pass rush, and Pittsburgh hasn’t been able to stop the quick game all year.Predictable scheme + poor CB play a bad combo.
UPDATE: 8:16 p.m.
UPDATE: 8:15 p.m.
Touchdown Bengals. Ja’Marr Chase beats Cory Trice for the touchdown. 12 yards.Steelers brought the blitz and Trice got beat inside.Easy drive for Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense. They’re up 7-0.
UPDATE: 8:12 p.m.
Bengals involving Mike Geisicki heavily to start this game.Two first downs to move the chains already.Not surprising considering what Likely, Andrews, and Kelce have done to Pittsburgh over the last two weeks.
UPDATE: 8:10 p.m.
Steelers starting CBs today:Joey Porter Jr.Cory TriceCam SuttonPorter appears to be shadowing Tee Higgins.
UPDATE: 8:09 p.m.
Cory Trice is the starting cornerback opposite of Joey Porter Jr.
UPDATE: 8:06 p.m.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have won the toss and will defer to the second half.Bengals get the ball first.
UPDATE: 7:57 p.m.
Ravens officially win the AFC North.Steelers playing for the 5 or 6 seed tonight.
UPDATE: 6:53 p.m.
Steelers inactives:QB Kyle Allen (3rd QB)No. 13 WR Scott MillerCB Donte JacksonDT Isaiahh LoudermilkDE Dean Lowry
UPDATE: 6:42 p.m.
Donte Jackson is OUT with his back injury.Could be either James Pierre or Cory Trice. But Trice played 47 snaps against KC compared Pierre’s 18, so do with that what you wish.
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