CincinnatiThe Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to Cincinnati for a divisional game. Pittsburgh is coming off a Thursday Night Football loss to the Cleveland Browns, but a victory over the tenacious Bengals club would give them a chance to secure another winning season and increase their lead in the AFC North.
At 1:00 p.m.
Where: Cincinnati, Ohio’s Paycor Stadium
How to View: KDKA | CBS
Despite the Bengals’ 4-7 record, Cincinnati’s quarterback Joe Burrow and wide outs Tee Higgins and Ja Marr Chase have been lighting up the scoreboards. Their remaining games are basically playoff contests. The Bengals are still in the game, but they are fighting for their season. Their prospects of making the playoffs were severely damaged two weeks ago when they lost to the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Steelers want to keep the Bengals losing ground in the standings, but it will not be simple for them to defeat a quarterback like Burrow on the road in the division.
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Today, Calvin Austin III won’t be coming back. His head is hurt.
UPDATED AT 3:11 P.M.
In the RZ, the Steelers’ defense does hold. As Keeanu Benton and others entered, it was a third-down coverage sack.The Steelers are up 27–24 after Evan McPherson makes a field goal.
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A vicious conversion on third down that the Steelers permitted.Burrow found Higgins up the seam for 31 yards despite the Bengals having third and twenty-one.
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97 ought to be a contender for DPOY. At 35, he’s been that good.
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Burrow was almost Watt’s. He got out that and hits the dump off for 7 yards for a third down conversion.
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Pittsburgh benefited from this from the 13 to the 28.The FG of Boswell was prevented. An important penalty to remember as the second half progresses.This link: https://t.co/PRm5Pd9LVj
UPDATE: 2:59 p.m.
The Bengals blocked the Steelers’ attempt to kick the Boswell FG.Only 27-21.
UPDATE: 2:56 p.m.
George Pickens on a moon ball deserves a lot of praise. Following the play, Pickens is reprimanded for yet another instance of unsportsmanlike behavior.However, the referees rule it doesn’t count as a DQ, so he remains in.
UPDATE: 2:54 p.m.
Russ throws the MOF to MyCole Pruitt in anticipation. Today, everyone eats a little.
UPDATE: 2:52 p.m.
UPDATE: 2:39 p.m.
Tomlin had poor clock management. Unless he deliberately chose to miss the EZ’s one play. However, with an immediate TO, he might have had a chance at the EZ.KneIL7eRoC: https://t.co/kne
UPDATE: 2:37 p.m.
With the help of Warren and Freiermuth, the Steelers advance down the field.Boswell is going to play a FG.
UPDATE: 2:34 p.m.
Here, the Steelers have an opportunity to double up.After the interval, they also get the ball.
UPDATE: 2:33 p.m.
A punt is forced by the Steelers defense. Despite their best efforts on fourth-and-one, the Bengals were stopped for a false start.
UPDATE: 2:29 p.m.
10 of the 32 makes are from 50+, and 32 of 34 are flawless on XP attempts.So far, the kicking season is as good as you can imagine.JYVSgfk https://t.co/jjk
UPDATE: 2:26 p.m.
This season, Boswell has made 32 field goals.We’re still on the march to the record (44)….
UPDATE: 2:24 p.m.
I would want to see the Steelers keep the ball on the ground a little bit more, even though their pass game has been excellent.47 yards from 8 rushes today.
UPDATE: 2:23 p.m.
Today is the first time the Steelers have driven stalls out.However, Boz still scores the FG. The Steelers lead 24–21.
UPDATED AT 2:20 P.M.
sighting of Jaylen Warren. There’s a big play on screen. Today’s screen play by the Steelers has been outstanding.
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But T.J. Watt does happen.approached Burrow from behind and tore it off the sack. Preston Smith gets better. The Steelers defense deserves a huge TO.This link: https://t.co/CUXENUwqZm
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The Bengals are driving again, so don’t look now. Into the realm of the Steelers.
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On this play, Seumalo essentially blocked two players.At the second level, Run is stunning, but it was really sprung by that tiny late chip on No. 92.This link: https://t.co/P4L45iB3s1
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Unharmed by the ten, Najee Harris enters the end zone.Neither defense has put up much of a fight today.
UPDATE: 2:09 p.m.
In case you were wondering, the Steelers vs. Bengals live over is 73.5.Defense is not permitted.
UPDATE: 2:08 p.m.
UPDATE: 2:05 p.m.
Cordarrelle Patterson’s arrival today was unexpected.Russ hits Patterson for a big gain while moving in the pocket.
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To his credit, Austin has relocated Watt, increased blitzes, and more today.So far, the menu hasn’t been small.Employees aren’t carrying it out. Losing contain on Burrow, CBs getting toasted, bad run fits.
UPDATE: 2:00 p.m.
Joe Burrow hits Ja’Marr Chase for the TD.Skirted around pressure and found Chase in the end zone.Steelers’ defense has been straight-up cooked early. 21-14.
UPDATE: 1:58 p.m.
Really bad DPI by JPJ. Didn’t need to do that.
UPDATE: 1:57 p.m.
The Steelers are moving Watt around a bit early.
UPDATE: 1:56 p.m.
Love the blitz call by TA on that 2nd down.Queen would have had a clear sack if not for an egregious hold.
UPDATE: 1:54 p.m.
Brutal day so far for Ogunjobi. Benton having a good one when he’s been out there. I know he’s banged up, but I might have to tick up that snap count a bit.
UPDATE: 1:52 p.m.
Bengals offense on the move again. Big run by Chase Brown.This one has the makings of a good ol’ fashioned shootout.
UPDATE: 1:48 p.m.
Calvin Austin III puts a poor Bengals DB in the blender.TD. It’s all tied up. He’s come on over the last few weeks.
UPDATE: 1:45 p.m.
The Bengals have spammed C2 but have not checked into a way to stop the check down to the RB so far today.Russ is just spamming it.
UPDATE: 1:42 p.m.
Lots of Cordarrelle Patterson on this drive.No Najee Harris so far, but Harris is on the sideline still with his helmet.
UPDATE: 1:40 p.m.
Darnell Washington with the first down.However, on the ensuing play, the Steelers got a slew of substitutions in there, but they didn’t get set fluidly. Take a bad delay of game penalty.
UPDATE: 1:37 p.m.
Steelers get the first down and a big play by Pickens.However, Pickens is called for taunting after the play. It was 21 yards on the play, but a 15 yard penalty really makes it only six yards.
UPDATE: 1:33 p.m.
There are about 500 things wrong with this play from the Steelers defense super ugly rep.https://t.co/OOtYEzWiAB
UPDATE: 1:30 p.m.
Brown plunges it in for a TD on the next play. Bengals get the lead right back.
UPDATE: 1:29 p.m.
The Bengals respond with two huge runs from Chase Brown. Short of a TD at the half-yard line.
UPDATE: 1:26 p.m.
Miles Killebrew just lit up Jermaine Burton. Whew.
UPDATE: 1:24 p.m.
I’ve seen a lot of bad tackling this season from Steelers opponents.That drive rivals all of them from the Bengals.
UPDATE: 1:23 p.m.
Touchdown Steelers.George Pickens takes a screen and forces two missed tackles to get in.Steelers tie it back up. 7-7.
UPDATE: 1:22 p.m.
Najee Harris had a ton of open room on a screen but hobbled a bit out of bounds. Don’t see him in the medical tent but trainers are next to him.
UPDATE: 1:19 p.m.
Steelers get a big first third down conversion. Najee Harris breaks a few tackles to take it 25 yards.Steelers in Bengals territory.
UPDATE: 1:15 p.m.
On replay, Taylor-Britt pulls Pickens down by his helmet pretty egregiously.Surprised there was no call.https://t.co/p8WDb72GKD
UPDATE: 1:14 p.m.
Russell Wilson attempts to throw it on a quick in to George Pickens, but Pickens falls down and Cam Taylor-Britt picks it off. He takes it back to the house.7-0 just like that.
UPDATE: 1:13 p.m.
Both times Steelers got under center, the Bengals had someone (either a LB or SS) charge down right before the snap in anticipation of a run coming.Interesting to see. Both were PA.
UPDATE: 1:10 p.m.
Russ throws it up the seam on the first play but Akeem Davis-Gaither crushes Calvin Austin III.Austin is down. Stayed down for a bit but just got up and went to the sideline.
UPDATE: 1:09 p.m.
Mike Williams is officially out on the field on the first play.So, that’s officially his first start with the Steelers.
UPDATE: 1:08 p.m.
Steelers stop the Bengals. They go three and out. Russell Wilson and the offense coming onto the field.
UPDATE: 1:04 p.m.
It’s a really short kick by Boswell, and the Bengals will get a decent return from Jermaine Burton to open the game.Bengals start at their own 37.
UPDATE: 1:00 p.m.
Steelers win the toss and will defer to the second half.Bengals get the ball first.
UPDATE: 12:42 p.m.
Cincinnati making some key personnel changes out of their bye week.New starters at LG, safety, and a new punt returner, too.https://t.co/vqLbb2Fm1w
UPDATE: 12:39 p.m.
Cincinnati making some key personnel changes out of their bye week.New starters at LG, safety, and a new punt returner, too.https://t.co/vqLbb2Fm1w
UPDATE: 12:36 p.m.
Interesting to see here.Cody Ford at LG. Cordell Volson has started at LG for all 11 games for CIN. So, a change coming there.https://t.co/Z11HAZVlaa
UPDATE: 11:50 a.m.
Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins will tell the story on the defensive side of the ball for the Steelers.Hard to slow both down all day. Higgins has been the one to kill the Steelers over the years.Has played six games vs. PIT, has gone over 100 in 4 of them.
UPDATE: 11:41 a.m.
Bengals are officially without starting LB Logan Wilson today due to a knee injury.He’s inactive.
UPDATE: 11:33 a.m.
Steelers inactives:QB Kyle Allen (3rd QB)WR Scotty MillerRB Jonathan WardOLB Alex HighsmithOG Max Scharping
UPDATE: 11:32 a.m.
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