To play the Bengals, the Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to Cincinnati. Pittsburgh is trying to increase their lead in the AFC North after suffering a crushing defeat to the Cleveland Browns. But the Bengals are off their bye week, and after an incredible comeback, they lost badly to the Los Angeles Chargers two weeks ago.
Who will prevail on Sunday, then? My predictions for the Steelers vs. Bengals game are as follows:
Players on the spot: In this one, the Steelers must take the initiative. The Steelers and Bengals frequently follow Joe Burrow’s lead. However, the Bengals should be a team they can rattle after their worst game of the season against the Cleveland Browns, an offensive line they should have been able to dominate. It’s difficult to envision the Steelers lulling for two weeks in a row like that, but they have so much skill across their front.
The Steelers have enough edge rushing potential to irritate the Bengals even if Alex Highsmith does not return. Despite Orlando Brown’s apparent comeback, the Bengals offensive line is still far from ideal. Burrow can be pressured to disrupt the attack, and the Steelers are superior up front. To win, Pittsburgh needs to see some plays from their front line.
You shouldn’t be shocked if…The offensive performance of the Steelers is excellent. The Bengals’ defense hasn’t played well. They have been a below-average run defense for the majority of the season. They are 25th in the success rate permitted, despite being 17th in yards per run. They will also probably be without defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins and linebacker Logan Wilson.
Furthermore, the players who have participated have been inconsistent at best. Trey Hendrickson has been a fantastic pass rusher, but the rest of the defensive line hasn’t been all that disruptive on the ground, and Germaine Pratt is having a difficult season.
The Bengals also have one of the NFL’s weakest red zone defenses. After a stellar 2023, their star cornerback, Cam Taylor-Britt, has struggled this season. Most of the time, he will draw George Pickens, although Pickens had his number last year. Put otherwise, you may anticipate that the Steelers offense will be able to move the ball. All they have to do is finish.
I like the following prop bets:
Results of the Bengals’ first drive: Touchdown (+210, FanDuel)
Anytime touchdown by Darnell Washington (+650, FanDuel)
Russell Wilson had more than 275 passing yards (DraftKings: +330).
Three passing touchdowns from Joe Burrow (+240, DraftKings)
PREDICTION: Given their challenging schedule, the Steelers have a lot riding on this game. The Bengals, meanwhile, are fighting for their postseason spots. Although they have not defeated a team with more than three victories this season, they are far better than their 4-7 record. Additionally, their offense can really get going, but this defense is vulnerable. If the Steelers are unable to generate pressure, they may face difficulties. It’s a coin toss. I would be all over the Steelers winning this if they were playing at home, but I’m leaning slightly against Cincinnati.Steelers 27, Bengals 29
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