Steelers Score Big Win Over Struggling Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers walked away with a 44-38 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. At first glance, it might seem like just another win against a weak team. But a closer look reveals that this game was more important than it seems. The Steelers’ offense showed they can handle high-scoring games, with several receivers stepping up besides George Pickens. T. J. Watt also had a strong performance after a quiet last few weeks. In the AFC standings, this win is huge. The Bengals’ chances of making the playoffs are now very slim. With an 8-8 record, they’d still need a lot of breaks to even be considered. The Steelers will face the Bengals again in Week 18, and if Cincinnati is already out of the playoff race by then, the Steelers could face a less competitive team. This win also helped the Steelers stay tied with the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North. While it didn’t clinch a playoff spot, a win in one of their next four conference games should do the trick.