Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction & Picks - NFL
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Prediction:
Bengals to win and Joe Burrow to throw for 2.5+ TDs
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This week's Sunday Night Football matchup is a blockbuster AFC North clash between the Cincinnati Bengals (6-2) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2).
Both sides are currently locked together at the top of the division, but their contrasting styles make this a highly fascinating clash. The Bengals have arguably the most explosive and in-form offense in the entire NF. QB Joe Burrow is in MVP-caliber form, while receivers Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase are giving defenders nightmares every week. The Bengals D is not quite on the same level, but they have shown huge signs of improvement following a disastrous 2025 campaign.
In contrast, the Steelers' success this season has been built on a rock solid defense, led by superstar linebacker TJ Watt. On the other side of the ball, veteran QB Aaron Rodgers is doing just about enough to keep Pittsburgh ticking over, and running back Jaylen Warren is enjoying a fine season on the ground.
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Cincinnati Bengals - Pittsburgh Steelers Key Points
- Joe Burrow has thrown 16 TD passes in his last 4 starts
- The Bengals are on a 4 game winning run
- Joe Burrow has thrown a league high 23 TD passes this season
- Cincinnati are averaging 285 passing yards per game - the highest in the NFL
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Our Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction
Although the Steelers' defense is one of the best in the league, we think Joe Burrow and co have the offensive quality to continue their superb winning run.
Burrow is at the top of his game at present and has two virtually unstoppable weapons at his disposal in the form of Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase.
In contrast, the Pittsburgh offense is struggling to put up big numbers, which makes it hard to see them causing too many problems for a much-improved Bengals D.
Our prediction for Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers is: Bengals to win and Joe Burrow to throw for 2.5+ TDs.
Prediction:
Bengals to win and Joe Burrow to throw for 2.5+ TDs
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