Our Bengals vs Steelers prediction is the lowest-scoring proposition of the 6pm window, by both teams’ design and their own limitations. Squawka Signal’s live read updates on this page through the week.
The Cincinnati Bengals have not conceded a passing touchdown in two games and have eight sacks. The Pittsburgh Steelers have scored two touchdowns all season and converted 20% of their third downs.
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Bengals vs Steelers: our editor’s props
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Bengals vs Steelers: 2026 form so far
Two defences in good order and two offences that are not. The table sets each attack against what the other defence has actually allowed.
Bengals attack against the Steelers defence
| Per game | Bengals offence | Steelers allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 213.5 | 154.5 |
| Rushing yards | 95.5 | 128.0 |
| Yards per carry | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| Passer rating | 96.8 | 63.7 |
| Touchdowns | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Third-down conversion | 44.8% | 25.0% |
| Red-zone conversion | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 3.0 | 3.5 |
Steelers attack against the Bengals defence
| Per game | Steelers offence | Bengals allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 175.0 | 253.5 |
| Rushing yards | 74.5 | 74.5 |
| Yards per carry | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| Passer rating | 70.4 | 82.9 |
| Touchdowns | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| Third-down conversion | 20.0% | 37.0% |
| Red-zone conversion | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 3.0 | 4.0 |
Read these as a 2-game sample rather than settled form. Rates this early move a long way on one result.
Cincinnati have conceded no passing touchdowns; Pittsburgh have allowed one and taken three interceptions. Neither offence has been reliable on third down.
Bengals vs Steelers injury report and team news
Joe Burrow completed 20 of 31 for 207 yards and two touchdowns at Houston, and Ja’Marr Chase caught both.
Aaron Rodgers threw for 187 with an interception at New England and was sacked four times as Pittsburgh scored three points.
This section updates as soon as the Out, Doubtful and Questionable tags land.
Cincinnati BengalsPittsburgh SteelersThe matchup that settles it: a Pittsburgh offence with two touchdowns in two games
Two touchdowns across two games, a 70.4 passer rating and one third down in five converted is the weakest offensive line in a fixture full of them.
Cincinnati are hardly flying, with five touchdowns and 50% in the red zone, but Burrow has thrown three scores to Pittsburgh’s one.
The pass rush decides the margin. Cincinnati have eight sacks and four forced fumbles; Pittsburgh have seven sacks and three interceptions.
Players to watch
- Joe Burrow (CIN, QB): 207 yards and two touchdowns at Houston.
- Ja’Marr Chase (CIN, WR): Seven catches for 75 yards and two scores in Week 2.
- Aaron Rodgers (PIT, QB): 187 yards and an interception at New England, sacked four times.
- Jaylen Warren (PIT, RB): 43 rushing and 34 receiving yards in Week 2.
How to watch Bengals vs Steelers
Kickoff is 6pm BST on Sunday, September 27, which is 1:00 PM ET in Pittsburgh. Sky Sports has the UK coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky takes one exclusive pick from each of the Sunday 6pm and 9pm windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Bengals vs Steelers |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 6:00pm BST / 1:00 PM ET, Sunday 27 Sep |
| Venue | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA |
| TV | Sky Sports |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 2, 2026 NFL season |
Bengals vs Steelers prediction and score projection
Our Bengals vs Steelers prediction is a Cincinnati win, 20-13. Both defences will keep this low and the Bengals have the only quarterback moving the ball.
The live win probability updates on this page through the week.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 1:15 AM | Falcons @ Packers | Packers 23-10 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Panthers @ Browns | Panthers 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Bengals @ Steelers | Bengals 20-13 | You are here |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Texans @ Colts | Colts 26-20 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Chiefs @ Dolphins | Chiefs 31-17 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Chargers @ Bills | Bills 31-20 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Patriots @ Jaguars | Patriots 20-16 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Jets @ Lions | Lions 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Seahawks @ Commanders | Seahawks 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Titans @ Giants | Titans 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 9:05 PM | Cardinals @ 49ers | 49ers 30-13 | Read |
| Sun 9:05 PM | Vikings @ Buccaneers | Vikings 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 9:25 PM | Ravens @ Cowboys | Ravens 30-24 | Read |
| Sun 9:25 PM | Raiders @ Saints | Raiders 24-20 | Read |
| Mon 1:20 AM | Rams @ Broncos | Rams 26-17 | Read |
| Tue 1:15 AM | Eagles @ Bears | Eagles 24-20 | Read |
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Bengals vs Steelers FAQ
Cincinnati, narrowly, despite playing away. The Bengals are 2-0; Pittsburgh have scored two touchdowns all season.
6pm BST on Sunday, September 27, which is 1:00 PM ET.
Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky holds one exclusive pick in each of the Sunday 6pm and 9pm windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION show two games free-to-air every Sunday, and those are not blacked out.
None in two games, against Tampa Bay and Houston, while recording eight sacks.
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