Cincinnati throw for 286 yards a game and convert 53.6% on third down, both the best figures in the NFL, and concede 5.04 a carry, the worst. Pittsburgh run at 4.89. Our Steelers vs Bengals prediction closes the Sunday slate.
Two editor’s calls on this game, alongside the live Signal numbers.
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Our props
Player propPittsburgh 120+ rushing yardsCincinnati concede 5.04 yards a carry, the worst in the NFL, and Pittsburgh average 4.89.
★★★★☆4/5 confidence
Player propJoe Burrow 2+ passing touchdownsBurrow rates 114.8, the best in the league, but Pittsburgh concede 1.5 touchdowns a game.
★★★☆☆3/5 confidence
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Steelers vs Bengals: 2026 form so far
Two 6-2 sides who met in Week 3, with the hosts rebuilt since. Every attacking figure in the table is shown against the defence it meets on Sunday.
Steelers attack against the Bengals defence
Per game
Steelers offence
Bengals allow
Passing yards
210.5
228.2
Rushing yards
117.9
126.6
Yards per carry
4.9
5.0
Passer rating
85.6
88.9
Touchdowns
2.2
2.2
Third-down conversion
37.9%
47.5%
Red-zone conversion
50.0%
42.9%
Sacks conceded / recorded
2.9
2.9
Bengals attack against the Steelers defence
Per game
Bengals offence
Steelers allow
Passing yards
285.5
221.8
Rushing yards
85.6
83.9
Yards per carry
3.9
3.6
Passer rating
114.8
83.3
Touchdowns
3.6
1.5
Third-down conversion
53.6%
34.3%
Red-zone conversion
68.8%
37.5%
Sacks conceded / recorded
1.9
3.2
Cincinnati concede 5.04 yards a carry, the highest figure in the NFL, and Pittsburgh average 4.89, the third-highest.
Pittsburgh Steelers6-2 · average margin +4.5
Cincinnati Bengals6-2 · average margin +8.1
One bar per game this season, in week order. Bars above the line are wins and below are defeats, sized by margin. “v” is a home game and “@” an away game. Hover or tap a bar for the score. Bye weeks are left blank, so a gap in a run of form is visible rather than hidden.
Steelers vs Bengals quarterback matchup
Joe Burrow threw for 271 yards and three touchdowns at 140.1 in a 34-17 win. Aaron Rodgers went 13 of 25 for 172 with an interception at 57.4 in Pittsburgh’s last outing.
Last game is Week 9 (Week 8 for Pittsburgh, who was idle). Season figures are 2026 to date, with games played in brackets.
Steelers vs Bengals injury report and team news
Pittsburgh won the Week 3 meeting 30-27.
Cincinnati throw for 286 yards a game and rate 114.8, both the best figures in the NFL.
Cincinnati concede 5.04 yards a carry, the worst mark in the league.
The best passing offence in football against the third-best defence
Cincinnati lead the NFL in passing yards at 286 a game, in passer rating at 114.8 and on third down at 53.6%. Burrow rated 140.1 last week.
Pittsburgh are built to make that hard, conceding 1.5 touchdowns a game, 37.5% in the red zone and 84 rushing yards, all third in the league.
The crack in Cincinnati is the run. They give up 5.04 yards a carry, the worst figure in the NFL, and Pittsburgh average 4.89, the third-best.
Pittsburgh SteelersCincinnati Bengals
Their own numbers
Each club’s own production, per game this season. The small grey number is the league rank out of 32.
What opponents have managed against them
What each club’s opponents have managed, per game. Ranks here run the other way: first is the lowest number conceded, not the highest. The ringed dot is the better figure.
Players to watch
Joe Burrow (CIN, QB): 271 yards and three touchdowns at 140.1 last week.
Ja’Marr Chase (CIN, WR): The first read in the league’s best passing offence.
Jaylen Warren (PIT, RB): Runs at a defence conceding 5.04 a carry, the worst in the NFL.
Pat Freiermuth (PIT, TE): A primary target in a passing game rating 85.6.
How Steelers vs Bengals last unfolded
Pittsburgh Steelers scored on 6 of 10 drives · Cincinnati Bengals scored on 5 of 8 drives
Every drive of the last meeting, in order. Bar length is net yards and a solid bar is a drive that ended in points.The score through that game, one step per scoring play. Built from the drive feed rather than typed in, which is checkable: the derived final reads Pittsburgh Steelers 30, Cincinnati Bengals 27, and that is the real final score.
How to watch Steelers vs Bengals
Kickoff is 1.20am GMT in the early hours of Monday 16 November at Paycor Stadium, which is 8:20 PM ET on the Sunday. Channel 5 and 5ACTION show selected games free-to-air each Sunday, and those are not affected by the blackout. Check their listings for this week’s picks. 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 two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
Steelers vs Bengals prediction and score projection
Our Steelers vs Bengals prediction is Cincinnati by 27-23. Pittsburgh will run it and keep this close, but the best passing offence in football at home is the better side of it.
The projected margin on this page updates through the week.
Every fixture in the round is covered across our NFL UK hub, and the 32 club pages sit on the NFL teams hub.
Steelers vs Bengals FAQ
What time is Steelers vs Bengals in the UK?
1.20am GMT in the early hours of Monday 16 November at Paycor Stadium, which is 8:20 PM ET on the Sunday.
How can I watch Steelers vs Bengals in the UK?
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 two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION carry the week’s free-to-air games, and those are not blacked out.
Who won the last meeting?
Pittsburgh, 30-27 in Week 3, and they won it at home.
Which side has the best passing offence?
Cincinnati, at 286 yards a game and a 114.8 rating — both the best in the NFL.
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