Kickoff: 8:15 PM EST
Line: Steelers -5.5 | Bengals +5.5
Moneyline: PIT -240 | CIN +200
Total: 44.5 (O/U -110)
Quick Read
Pittsburgh enters 4–1 with one of the league’s most opportunistic defenses.
Cincinnati is banged up and struggling without Joe Burrow — their offense has turned one-dimensional.
The Steelers are finding rhythm on both sides of the ball, while the Bengals are searching for stability.
Expect a gritty, field-position battle with the better defense and turnover edge deciding it.
Matchup Breakdown
🛡️ Defense & Turnovers
Steelers: +1.4 turnover margin (Top 3 NFL) — elite ball-hawking defense.
Bengals: Near bottom of the league in giveaways.
🚫 Bengals’ Offensive Struggles
Ranked bottom-five in both total yards and rushing yards.
Heavy pass volume makes them predictable — not ideal vs. Pittsburgh’s pass rush.
⚙️ Steelers’ Efficiency
Red-zone TD rate: Top 10.
Balanced play-calling has reduced pressure on the QB — short throws, ball control, and defense-first game plans.
🏟️ Game Flow Factors
Short week → slower pace and simplified game plans.
Bengals’ injuries on the line and skill positions limit explosiveness.
Pittsburgh’s defense should control tempo and field position throughout.